For Moria,

[gpgscott]

She came home at four weeks, way too soon.

She was found with hip displaysia at six months.

She had surgeries and as a pup had to be confined.

And yet, she still had boundless energy and was an enormous dog.

Now she is gone from us, in this world.

I have qouted bits from this poem to others and wish to qoute the entire poem here in memory of Moria.

Scott

by Robinson Jeffers

"The House Dog's Grave"

Iv'e changed my ways a little; I cannot now
Run with you in the evening along the shore,
Except in a kind of dream; and you, if you dream a
moment,
You see me there.

So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door
Where I used to scratch to go out or in,
And you'd soon open; leave on the kitchen floor
The marks of my drinking-pan.

I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do
On the warm stone,
Nor at the foot of your bed; no, all the nights through
I lie alone.

But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet
Outside your window where firelight so often plays,
And where you sit to read--and I fear often grieving for
me---
Every night your lamplight lies on my place.

You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard
To think of you ever dying.
A little dog would get tired, living so long.
I hope that when you are lying

Under the ground like me your lives will appear
As good and joyful as mine,

No, dears, that's too much hope: you are not so well
cared for
As I have been.

And never have known the passionate undivided
Fidelities that I knew,
Your minds are perhaps too active, too many sided, . . .
But to me you were true.

You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Scott,
My heart so hurts for you and Vandy.



So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door
Where I used to scratch to go out or in,

My girls scratch marks are still there.....


You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.

Never did any words ring so true!

Continued hugs to you and Vandy.

[littleone1]

Scott, this is so beautiful. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Our furbabies are definitely our best friends.

[labblab]

When I was in high school, I was "assigned" Robinson Jeffers in an English class. I learned some things about him which I have totally forgotten. I liked some of his poetry, some I did not. Had I come across this poem at that age, I might not have understood it (we were a cat household at that time).

Reading this poem now, I am moved to tears. It is perfect.

In loving memory of a living spirit. Your Moria.
Marianne

[gpgscott]

In loving memory of a living spirit. Your Moria.
Marianne

I think you meant 'Our' Moria, Marianne.

Scott

[labblab]

That I did, Scott. That I did...

Marianne

[mytil]

How beautiful Scott.

My continued ((((hugs))))
T.

[bkdice]

I had to read this poem in stages. It is beautiful though and conveys the love you had for your Moria. May she forever fill your heart with love.

Bettina & Angel Niko

[frijole]

Scott, Very touching. I could only make it thru the first paragraph. Hugs, Kim

[BestBuddy]

I have also had trouble getting though the poem. I am nearly there and will eventually get the the end.
And yes Scott Moria is "Ours".

Jenny

[forscooter]

Scott,

I read the poem last night...choking and crying all the way through. I can't even put into words all the emotion it stirred...I wish so much that I could. Moria was so special and when I saw you wrote to Marianne, "our's", I thought yes, she was and always will be. Just as you shared in my grief over the Bad Boys, I share in your's. Moria was and always will be an inspiration to me. Your life with her touched mine so deeply as I think we all feel about each other here.

I could probably keep going on forever trying to tell you how the poem made me feel but I will never be able to convey what the heart feels.

I am sending you and Vandy all my best for some peace...thank you for the privelege of sharing your precious girl with all of us.
Beth

[Dollydog]

What a beautiful poem Scott....thanks for sharing it with us. There are so many places in our home that I have been slow to change or fix or clean up since Lady's passing. And I love the line that says the dog feels better cared for than his human ever could be.
Like Beth says there are so many thoughts and feelings that this poem evokes....
Wishing peace for you and Vandy,
Jo-Ann & my Dollydog angel

[H-man]

With love Scott - the poem says it all really xxx
Wendy, Harry , Izzy & Princess Patsy up there with Moria

[clydetheboosmom]

Hugs to you and yours, Scott....after that poem, what else could be said?

Lynne, Clyde & Bailey

[Squirt's Mom]

Hugs from us too...

[Sabre's Mum]

Hi Scott

My thoughts are with you and Vandy ... things are still a little raw to read your poem but I will get back here one day.

Angela and Flynn

[frijole]

Scott, I finally made it through the whole poem. What a wonderful message and tribute to dear Moria. Big hugs, Kim

[mytil]

I too was incredibly touched by your poem to Moria...and admit it took me some time to get through it for all my tears. This is priceless Scott, and so are all our furbabies, present and who have passed on.

[Bichonluver3]

Dear Scott;

What a wonderful tribute to Moria. Love like that has no bounderies. She will live in you forever. When you are ready, please share some of the stories you have of this amazing friend.
You were lucky to have her. She was lucky to have you. what else is there?
God bless both of you. Run with the wind, Moria.
Love,
Carrol & Chloe

[fivebichons]

Dear Scott and Vandy,

We are all touched by this beautiful tribute to 'our' Moria. The poem is beautiful and difficult to get through without tears, not only because it is beautiful, but because we all have such big hearts for all of our kids. I feel truly blessed to have been part of Moria's life here. She was such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you.

God bless,
Heidi & Robin
Marco, Sophie, Sasha & Maggie
...and Friskie, Lucky, Cheri and Snicky from Heaven...

[hfurlotte]

OMG Scott I was just heart sick when I came back to post a note on Zoe only to find out that "Moira" has passed and gone to rainbow bridge. You gave me the strength and knowledge to deal with Zoe Claires situation alot based on your beloved Moira....atypical cushings for us is like being on a roller coaster just when you hit the top you get a big drop. Please accept our sincere heartfelt sympathy and sorry I have only just returned to post.

Heather and Zoe Claire