A year ago today, I set Monty free from his pain to soar with the angels. I never realized when I wrote the poem for him to put on his memorial page, that the last two paragraphs would be so prophetic. Monty's Memorial
I had one of those. A grey gelding soul mate. I lost mine in Feb 2008. Has it been that long already? Wow. He looks a lot like Monty it is why I bring it up.
I have a one year anniversary of the loss of my "dream come true" I still cry all the time about it but I also think of all the wonderful things he has brought to me - even in his death.
I hope you think about all the wonderful things Monty has brought to you, even by your loss of him...
I still cry when I think about the horses I have lost. My Russell R. was my soulmate, and my PJ was my heart. My Si was going to be the perfect horse, but I lost him after just six short weeks. They are all locked in my heart, sharing my everlasting love with the Boys I have now.
I lost my girl last year to the careless mistake of a trainer. It was brutal. I've finally come to "forgive" her, sort of, or at least let go of the anger. But I cry everyday. It's torture. I did a sculpture on my blog page of my sad waif holding her bandaged horse. I hope one day you'll feel better. I wonder if I ever will or if I'll ever get over losing her.
“Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
"A good horse is worth more than riches." - Spanish Proverb
"Feel the Fear - Do it Anyway" - Susan Jeffers
RIDE FOR HER!
Somewhere behind the rider you've become, The trainers who pushed you, The people who believed in you, The long hours of schooling, The falls you've taken, The ribbons you didn't win, The tears and broken bones, And the horses you've given your heart to, Is the little girl who fell in love with the sport And never looked back. Ride for her!
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I had one of those. A grey gelding soul mate. I lost mine in Feb 2008. Has it been that long already? Wow. He looks a lot like Monty it is why I bring it up.
Here's to them.
My heart still breaks for you. While I know he is in a better place, I wish he was still here with you.
So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. The poem was very touching. Hang in there - I know this must be a rough day for you.
I have a one year anniversary of the loss of my "dream come true" I still cry all the time about it but I also think of all the wonderful things he has brought to me - even in his death.
I hope you think about all the wonderful things Monty has brought to you, even by your loss of him...
I still cry when I think about the horses I have lost. My Russell R. was my soulmate, and my PJ was my heart. My Si was going to be the perfect horse, but I lost him after just six short weeks. They are all locked in my heart, sharing my everlasting love with the Boys I have now.
My heart aches for you.
That is a beautiful poem you wrote for Monty - brought tears to my eyes.
I lost my girl last year to the careless mistake of a trainer. It was brutal. I've finally come to "forgive" her, sort of, or at least let go of the anger. But I cry everyday. It's torture. I did a sculpture on my blog page of my sad waif holding her bandaged horse. I hope one day you'll feel better. I wonder if I ever will or if I'll ever get over losing her.
He was such a beautiful horse. I haven't experienced such a loss--hope I can handle it as gracefully as you. Hug Rugby.
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