Zippy Warman

The Noble Greyhound

If you've ever owned a greyhound no other dog will do
The vast rewards that lie in store are waiting just for you
Affection comes from the bottom of the heart
From the day he arrives 'til the day he departs
Something special happens, he knows he's found a friend
And the love that's lavished on you is with you 'til the end

The days when he raced were so full of pride
Not knowing then he'd be just cast aside
You've helped a doomed creature whose use is no more
And the life left behind him has shut like a door
He cannot perform as he did in the past
But a home and some kindness is now his at last

He stands tall and noble, bright eyes check the scene
From birth til death his life is tough, except for you in between
When, if he's really lucky, a person just like you
Will take him home and love him - well, what else can you do?

By Carol

Pat Sandland 1 week ago

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Rest your weary head and drift off into dreams,
Frolic in the sunshine and bathe in God's moonbeams.
Use the stars as stepping-stones to take you to your peace,
The pain of life forgotten now you have found release.
Without rain a flower folds, the petals drop and die,
There was no way to save you, you couldn't even cry.
So we cry all the tears instead as we must let you go
To Heaven, and God's garden to blossom and to grow.
The little seed is planted, you'll be watered every day,
The angels will tend all your needs as in their arms you lay.
Your life will be amazing now and full of wondrous things,
Rest in peace, our dear, sweet zippy, go fly on angels wings.
(Author unknown)

Pat Sandland September 15, 2009

Born in the form of speed

Thou are a child of the wind

Nobility is your domain

Grace is your name

Unknown

Geraldine Snell January 20, 2009

for zippy

may you play happily with my greyhounds shelley and bluey god bless xx

Pat Sandland December 21, 2008

I know what you feeling I have to rescued greyhounds

I’ll Remember You

They brought me up when I was young to win them wealth and fame.
But when I lost a race or two they soon forgot my name.
My life was full of loneliness, I’d spent hours in my crate.
I had a few good friends, but loosing sealed their fate.
They whaled them out, one by one, because loosing was such a sin.
I watched their sad eyes when they walked by, never to see them again.
One day they walked me on the track, I heard the starting gun.
I ran as fast as I could run, but another dog had won.
They pulled me by my collar and dragged me back inside.
They screamed and yelled and cursed at me, even though I really tried.
Suddenly it was over, the cheers had finally died.
They came and got me late at night and took me for a ride.
My face began to tremble, my heart began to race.
I knew my turn had finally come, but then I saw your face…
I was so scared, I closed my eyes, I thought this was the end.
I didn’t know that you had come because you are my friend.
I know you really love me, I’m having so much fun.
You feed me really well each day and take me for a run.
And when I’m old and feeble and must be put to sleep-Don’t be sad and please-
Don’t weep, because of you my life was sweet. I’m going home to see my friends,
those who had a tragic end. And when they see me coming in and say to me:
"Where have you been?" I’ll turn and say: "In Heaven…It’s true!"
And I’ll remember you……

Geraldine Snell December 11, 2008

I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
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You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
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I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)

Geraldine Snell December 10, 2008

For Zippy, xxx

Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at your door.

Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.

Michael Standing December 10, 2008