My Precious Xena Has Gone to Her Final Rest

To all of my readers and friends:

My 11-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Toller/Beagle mix passed away on Friday after a week's illness.

She was a warrior princess to the end. She did not complain, even though she had a hard week. She even continued to make friends in the lobby at the vet's office, even though it turned out to be her final visit there.

When I'm able to post about the glorious time we spent together, I'll share her life story here at A Piece of My Mind.

Once again, Scorpius' latest installment is being rescheduled to next week.

Poetry Train Monday - 7 - Precious Friend

In honor of my best friend's birthday - today - here is a poem I wrote this past March, during my dad's last week of life.


Precious Friend

My heart can't find words
Your eyes fill with love
Your steps fall in with mine
My heartbeat lightens
You leave behind your day
Gather your own fear
You cross the threshold
Smile at my father
He reaches for your hand
Knowing for certain
He need never worry for me
With you there

Precious friend
The heart of the Happy Prince
The swallow who would not leave him
Nothing will stop the wave of loss
You merely place yourself
So my knees won't buckle


Copyright 2007 Julia Smith