Dearly Missing Diego
No amount of paranormal could make this holiday worse.
It carries with it sadness I don’t have to rehearse.
I do not fear the skeletons who wander far and near
Has-been-dearly-departeds are not the ones I fear.
Made-up horrors all take flight and vanish o’er the hill
as I recall his silent passage over the kitchen sill
to steal three dozen cookies that no doubt he found yummy
since when he next passed over it, they were in his tummy.
Whole chickens and entire plates of Christmas eats
vanished as he made them his own personal treats.
For eleven years, he upgraded my life
with gentle affection that mitigated strife.
Life oscillates between the pleasure and the pain
as I have to lose a much-loved one again.
Dear Diego passed from us this morning suddenly,
with a brutal speed that I did not foresee.
R.I.P. my lovely friend. Milk Bones are piled up
under your altar picture, just there for you to sup.
My neighbors say when I drive up after it is dark,
they will not know I’m safe at home without your greeting bark.
You won’t be there to moderate Zoe and Morrie’s spats.
And there will be one fewer to bark at owls and bats.
No one will nudge my hand for pats quite the way you do,
and you’ll be missed forever in the family queue.
R.I.P. Diego, Oct 29, 2022
Oh, no! I am so so sorry. It is heartbreaking to lose such a beautiful friend. Hugs.
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Thanks. Such a shock. xoxoxo
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It’s hard to “like” this post — but it’s a lovely tribute to your dear Diego. I’m sorry to hear about his sudden passing, and I’m sure you and the other two will mill him terribly!
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Thanks, Janet. Some surprises still in store…
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I hope you can find a place on the roof along with your other dog up there (I can’t remember which one it was!).
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Frida. We are discussing the best place for Diego. xoxo
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Oh, good — I’m glad you are looking for the best place for Diego! (I almost said Frida, but didn’t want to name the wrong one!)
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Sad and beautiful, but such a shock. So very sorry for your loss. Dogs deserve a longer life. Diego was obviously well loved.
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Diego was an almost mirror image of Tegra, one of our first dogs. She lived 15 years and until the last couple of weeks was on terrific dog. We still miss her. We miss all of them don’t we? You have my tears on your pillow.
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I’m sorry for your loss 😦 Diego sounds like he was an amazing companion ❤
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So sorry for your loss, Judy! So difficult to lose your fur baby!
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Oh, Judy, I am so sorry. I was a fan of Diego, he seemed like a gentle, wise old soul, just from what I know of him through your posts. He had a great life! ♥
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I’m so sorry for your loss my friend. Hugs.
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Many condolences on the loss of a beloved family member
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I’m sorry for your loss, you’ve written a lovely tribute to him.
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So sorry Judy. This post brings back sad memories.💕
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I’m so sorry! I’m shedding a few tears for Diego. It’s so hard to lose a companion like him.
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So sorry to hear that Judy, I have come to love Diego through your post and photos.. As you know my first love is my dog, as yours are to you.
RIP Diego I will be thinking today about watching that gray hair growing thicker within your midnight black coat over the past few years and knew that time was passing much faster than we wanted it to.
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Thanks, Marilyn. I appreciate your tender comments.
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This was meant as a response to Marilyn, but WP sent it to the wrong place. It’s okay as I appreciate your comments as well…
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I thought we had so many more years to spend together. The gray hair came as a shock but still didn’t realize its significance.
Thanks, Sam.
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Deepest condolences for your loss. ❤
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I am sad too, for me as well as you. He charmed and kept me company way back when I needed something good. And he was there. These cycles are relentless, aren’t they. Judy, I’m so sorry.
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They are, Glen, but good may come from the worst. More about that later.
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I understand completely. I miss all of them. ❤️
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This is such awful sad news. I am so sorry to hear of his loss. You have my sympathy, Judy.
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Thanks, Sue.
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So sorry to read this Judy….it just never gets easier….they don’t live long enough …..beautiful tribute to Diego.🥲
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Thanks, Mary-Bob. I think this is one thing that unifies us all. No politics to pet love!!!!!
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