20 February, 2007

in memoriam

My sweet puppy, Tessa, was put to sleep yesterday. She was 16 years old and was the smartest and most sweet-natured dog I've ever come across, not to mention adorable. I love her and I miss her. Auden expresses my feelings better than I can at this point, so here:

In Memoriam L. K.-A. 1950-1952
At peace under this mandarin, sleep, Lucina,
Blue-eyed Queen of white cats: for you the Ischian wave shall weep
When we who now miss you are American dust, and steep
Epomeo in peace and war augustly a grave-watch keep.

~W.H. Auden~

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

condolences love. at least he's in a better place. :)

The Grumbler said...

I am sorry to hear this, you have my sympathies, may she rest well

Laurel-li said...

Thanks, guys. 's much appreciated. *hugs*

Anonymous said...

A little late...

But I'm so very sorry for your loss :(

Larz said...

So sorry to hear, Kay. She was such a beautiful dog. Hugs to you.
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