The Animals of Heaven

How shall they find us in that world beyond,
Where all is alien to the one we've known?
Will we retain the forms to which they bond
In present time, or different shapes put on?

Imagine us in that Hereafter Place
Where we have changed into another race
Of beings, no longer clumsy and afraid,
Neglectful, purblind, and self-satisfied,
So many times harmful by accident,
Or, at our worst, cruel by intent.

There they await us, hoping to recognize
The friends they honored for our nicer halves.
We never saw, not seeing through their eyes,
They loved us better than we loved ourselves.

Fred Chappell

 GeneP59 wrote:


I've never gotten a paw print before. Sort of wish I had them for Tasha and Middy. 

 Antigone wrote:
That is a nice remembrance. Now you’re going to make me cry.   

 Antigone wrote:

  So sorry for your loss.  

 islander wrote:

Yes. You were so good and kind and patient with Weezie, Antigone. 

 Antigone wrote:

 Antigone wrote:
I'm so sorry E. Thank you for sharing this sad news with us.

 Antigone wrote: So sad...

 Antigone wrote: 
My condolences, E, so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing to not let her suffer. Good on you.

 Antigone wrote:

Via con dios weezie. May you find peace and happiness with all of your peeps who have passed before you.

And some peace for Antigone as well. Making Weezie's life better was a chore, but a worthwhile one.  

 Antigone wrote:
🙏❤️

 Antigone wrote:

 Antigone wrote:
My condolences to you. Yes, no more pain or fear for Weezie.

Weezie has left the building. Peaceful and sweet. No more pain or fear.

 Antigone wrote:

needs a tophat

Salvador Weezi. 

 islander wrote:

Sadly, we understand it pretty well around here. I always liked that Av with her. I have a similar one with Shiloh. Need to find that. Thanks for being such an advocate for the critters.