Indi's Shrine
The dogs who’ve shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them, and always will.
–Linda Barnes
Thank you so much for sharing this most beautiful expression of what our dogs mean to us. It so perfectly says what we’ve all felt at the passing of the ones who offer us unconditional love. May you continue to heal by remembering and treasuring all those warming memories of your beautiful girl, Indi.
Thanks, everybody. Love love love love love…..
Thanks for sharing Indis shrine and the beautiful poem!
Coopsdad
so true, thanks for sharing.
Lovely. Thank you for sharing.
That is beautiful…hugs to you,
Tracy & Maggie
very true. beautiful shrine for a beautiful girl.
charon & gayle
That is beautiful and touching.
I’m so sorry about Indi. There is never enough time with our fur babies.
Comet’s mom
This poem is exactly how i feel! Thank you so much. Its been 4 months since she’s passed, but i still avoid walking where her bowls were on the kitchen floor. I still open doors by standing far away from them and reaching with arms while leaning in (to let her in first). Saturdays are still her day…because they are very lonely without her.
very beautiful. much love and healing to you. we are all so lucky to have these dogs in our lives.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I can’t say anything more.