but even so,
you seem to me to be in motion.
So still, My Love,
but in the way of a springing-off point
when the runner has passed by.
I will always love you,
and will always be the mother you need,
as long as (whatever it is that is me) exists.
So, still my love,
no matter these passages,
I love you and send my soul in the easy draft behind you,
my constant runner,
my only heart,
my adored and beautiful boy.
______
Tears for you both, and may these words bring you some comfort--they are beautiful as a silver mirror reflecting the love that was.
ReplyDeletelove to you, sweet shay caroline.
ReplyDeleteI am undone and weeping from the beauty of your poem and your love for your beautiful boy. I love "I will always be the mother you need", that gives me some comfort for my own lost boy. Your closing lines just did me in. I am so right there with you, Shay, in this loss, which is greater than some might understand, to souls who have hurt like we have, and whom only these beautiful creatures ever fully wholly loved, the way we always dreamed of being loved. Your bright-hearted boy still remembers you. He will be close by.
ReplyDeleteThis made me choke up, Shay. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to respond to words that touched me so deeply. He really was a special one, Shay.
ReplyDeleteTearfully beautiful, Shay. I have been thinking about you and your boy today. I know that day is coming soon with mine. I can hardly think about it.
ReplyDeleteTears.
ReplyDeleteSuch a worthy and touching tribute to your true heart. Deep Condolences
this is one of your most beautiful poems, Shay. impossible to imagine the pain of your loss. know you are surrounded by the love of many friends and family. Bosco will always be with you in your heart, dear sister. your love was proven by the sacrifice you made to let him go.
ReplyDeleteYou loved him well which is all he wanted. A rare gift.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are OK, FB - Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, heart rending poem and what a tribute to your relationship with Bosco. Again, I'm sorry for the pain you feel, the loss, the heart ache.
ReplyDeletei share your tears. a dark cloud has been hovering over my boy, Jules, also but he's been riding the cloud longer than expected.
ReplyDeletei too, will soon have to make the sacrifice.
gracias for writing this beautiful piece for i will keep it so that when my time of sacrifice comes it shall help my heart and i will once again think of you and Sherry
my soul embraces yours
Bless you for knowing love and expressing it. I am crying tears that wanted to come out for awhile. The song too, but I love the poem. "My constant runner": so sad for your loss. Hug.
ReplyDeleteAll I can do is cry with you.
ReplyDeleteYour words will touch each of us deeply, profoundly for they are words describing great loss. Please take care ...
ReplyDeletehugs, my friend ....
ReplyDeleteYes, the stillness is hard to explain. We had our Moxie put down at our house. My daughter and she kept eye contact to the very last moment - nose to nose. And then - silence. Chelsea closed her eyes, wrapped her up (insisted on her face being exposed as they wanted to wrap it up) and carried her out, gently placing her in the van. I remember every detail - it was all in slow motion for me. I am tearing up right now thinking of it. The locket means everything to Chelsea (I actually bought two for her as if she ever lost one … well, she would be ballistic. I have ordered yours and I will ship it as soon as I get it. I truly hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteHugs… Bosco is running free and patiently waiting for the day you two will be together again - I really believe they have a "get into Heaven free" card. Hugs.
I meant "stillness" not "silence".
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you, wish there was something I could do . . . big hugs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou have my hugs and love, He'll live in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteThis made me cry with you.
ReplyDeleteI just want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your kind comments and support. Each comment means more than i can say, to know you are all out there.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss Shay ~
ReplyDeleteSweet Shay,
ReplyDeleteMe are so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Bosco will watching you from the sky. rest in peace, Bosco my friend. Me is sending purrs & hug to comfort you in this difficult time. Take your time, Shay...Take as much as you need . My mom said you are very brave to make this decision. Me and my mom are your friend and Our though is with you.
((( hug )))
I'm crying along with you. Take good care of yourself...
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Critter Alley
I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute, though.
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