SunnyandSundance

A 'SPECIAL PLACE'
You have a special place Dear Lord
that I know you'll always keep
A special place reserved for horses
when they quietly fall asleep
With large and airy stalls
and a pasture for galloping.
With maybe a little babbling creek
that chatters over stones.
With wide green fields and flowers
for those who never knew
about running freely under
Your sky of perfect blue.
Lord, I know You keep this Special Place
And so to you I Pray,
For two Special Paint horses
Who quietly died today
They was full of strength & love
and so very, very wise.
The foal look they once had
Had long since left their eyes.
They are dearly missed my Lord
By me and mine.
They went to join their ancestors
To Your land that is Devine
So, speak to my boys softly please
And give them a warm hello.
They are Special gifts to you Dear Lord
From Tc and Randy, who loved them so.

I lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace,
and looking at his empty stall
I still can see his face.

I see the endless energy
the sparkling dark brown eyes,
Not the tired, fragile friend
I had to bid goodbye.

I know he's in a special place
our Lord has for such friends,
Where meadows, fields & flowers
help make them strong and whole again.

I remember how he'd run to me
to play his favorite game,
And how his ears would perk right up
When he heard me call his name.

But as those precious years went by
And we both aged and grew,
I'd find him often slowing down
But-we had still so much to do.

Spring time stands out in my mind
As he would always push the gate,
The snow is gone, lets go and run,
And to Orlos we move the herd.

Then there was the fall season
with lots of cows to herd,
And inbetween were the penning times,
That we showed it can be done !

he did his guard dog duty well
when a horse got out of sight,
he'd call for us so loudly,
Hey! Somebody is out.

I've noticed in the recent times
his back was not as straight,
Where is that running ball of fur
The years have shown their mark.

he started slowing down his pace
Was this his special clue,
Because he felt the end was near
I only wish I knew.

My Sunny was a special horse
I know he gave his best,
But as I looked deep into his eyes
I knew it was time, for him to rest.

It will truely be a struggle
I don't know how I'll face each day,
I have to let him go--I know
But in my heart he'll always stay.

This special place our Lord has made
Health and strength, wait for him there,
So with my very special friend
I'm sending all my prayers.

I know he's watching over me
he'll be with me when I cry,
So with one more kiss on their beloved head
I told my Sunny & Sundance
goodbye.

I ONLY WANTED YOU
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

I miss you so much; my four-legged friend
I ask myself each day; if the pain will ever end
Your loss is so hard; for one person to bear
because we were a team; an inseparable pair

You were right outside; when I got up each day
waiting so patiently; to go out and play
You were there each night; when I got home
waiting to go for a ride; where you could roam

You always knew; if I was having a bad day
so you'd snuggle up close; and try to get me to play
If that didn't work; you'd put your head in my back
then make yourself comfortable; and take a nap

One way or another you; would brighten my day
like only you could; you had a special way
You gave me a lifetime; of memories to hold
through all the years ahead; till I'm gray and old

I promise I'll see you; again one day
when we'll be together again; to go run and play
Your loss is a cross; I will just have to bear
because you and I know; we're an inseparable pair.

GOODBYE
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With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rub your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend
we'll stay right here with you; until the end

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye