Conversation between old man and his dog.

Now look here I said to Midge

Isn't it time you crossed that bridge?

I can't go first and leave you alone

You'd never manage on your own.

Well said she that made me laugh

I've never heard owt quite so daft

You would be completely lost

Without me here to keep you bossed.

Well that is true I had to say

Without your guidance I would stray

But I make all the meals you see

If I left first where would you be?

Says Midge what are you on about

We've both got years left never doubt

Let's not worry about which or whether.

We'll just have to hope we go together.

[Hidden]

I like that last bit Don. but let's hope it's not for a long time yet. 😊

[Jomo46]

And so say all of us

Xxjo

[HungryHufflepuff]

Words of wisdom 🐶

Thank you for another great rhyme Don. It's good to see you 😊 (and Midge too, of course) 🐕

[skischool]

Scruff's told me that i would go much sooner

Should i ever forget to feed her tuna

I hastily refilled her bowl

I felt her eyes piercing my soul

I can tell you now and its a fact

I ain't signing up for a suicide pact

Perhaps we'll toss a coin for who goes first

But i don't fancy my luck i think i'm cursed. x

[Oshgosh in reply to skischool]

Beware the cat that has run out of tuna.

Apologies for lack of rhyme.

[sassy59]

Well seeing as you’re both going nowhere anytime soon .........

Stay safe Don and Midge. Xxx 😘

[OOB_Tigger]

Oh Don, you are a gem. Thanks for that and I agree with previous comments, we hope you and Midge aren't going anywhere for a long time yet. Take care. Love Jackie and Jasper xx

[Oshgosh]

I found this very moving Don.

I hope you and Midge stay safe together.

[Corin1950]

I know it’s tongue in cheek but what are you thinking of Don writing about such a subject, upsetting Midge and your readers too! How about a rhyme on longevity instead.

I want to see you and Midge around for a few years yet.

Take care and big strokes for Midge

Love

X

[Hidden in reply to Corin1950]

It was a private conversation I don't know how it got posted on here, Corin. 🙄x

[Pantani]

We wont let you or Midge go Don. Who would brighten our days.😁🐕👍

[Caspiana]

Don? I honestly can relate. On a bad day, I cannot bear to think of life without Chom if anything happened to him. He turns five this year but although not a senior dog yet, he gets more tired , much more quickly than he used to. Under his snout there is white fur his face is older and wiser. He needs more rest and sleeps a lot more. I am acutely aware of the passage of his time. Luckily if I go first he has other family, but would he miss me? I think it would be relatively short lived if he did because my children are good substitutes. But I do think about it. The most unfair thing about loving dogs is that they live such short lives.

Love,

Cas xx *Feeling blue* 😢

[r0yalalbert in reply to Caspiana]

Oh Caspiana, We have just been down that path,Had our 10 year old labrador Nina put to sleep. Bless her,She had started having fits,which got worse.Medication helped at first but wore off.So with vets advice we had to let her go,Its so sad and so heartbreaking but you cannot let them suffer. Ido hope Chom and Midge go on enjoying their lovely owners company for a long time.Plus all the other pet owners as well .Midge and company.Take care Rose x

[Caspiana in reply to r0yalalbert]

Oh no Rose 😓 I'm so very sorry. But you are right. We cannot allow them to suffer. I know you and Nina had a wonderful decade together. *HUG* 🌈🐕

[r0yalalbert in reply to Caspiana]

thankyou,please keep safe

[Catnip in reply to r0yalalbert]

So sad for you. We still miss our Magnet -- another 10 year old Lab. it's two years since he left us.xx

Catnip

[r0yalalbert in reply to Catnip]

cannot take memories away,keep safe

[Hidden in reply to Caspiana]

I’m sorry if my rhyme made you feel like that, Cas, it shouldn’t do because our situations are miles apart. I’m 88 and Midge is roughly the same age in dog years. Chom is in his prime you you are young and have recently undergone a complete a refurbishment.

It doesn’t make me sad discussing the practicalities of who goes first, it’s something that is going to happen. Whether I should be postingmy thoughts in that way is another matter, I certainly don’t wish to upset people, it was intended be amusing.

[Caspiana in reply to Hidden]

No, actually it wasn't your rhyme , your rhyme is delightful Don. It's just how I've been feeling as I have had some bad days recently. Not your fault at all. So please don't worry and don't let my dark ☁️ upset you. xx 😊😁

[Yatzy in reply to Caspiana]

❤️💜❤️

[r0yalalbert in reply to Hidden]

You n Midge keeps us all amused,you"re not disappearing any time soon

[Johnsel in reply to Caspiana]

Dear Cas hate to think of you feeling blue, hope it is short lived. Rosie is 15 in December so I know we will not have her much longer which is an awful thought. Although she still acts like a puppy, loves to play and can certainly run very quickly in the garden when another dog goes by. Love and Hugs Carole and Rosie 😘😘

[Caspiana in reply to Johnsel]

Oh Carole, 😥

What a thought. But as you say she's still very agile which is a very good sign. Now I understand people when they say it takes a long time to even consider getting another dog after their dog passes. When I think about how much time we actually have with them, it will never be enough will it? xx 🐕🐶

[Angelagone]

That's beautiful Don. Lump in my throat. I hope it's a long while before you tackle that bridge. Stay well both of you.

[Hacienda]

Same here, I woke up upset and Then read your Rhyme Don, Tears Flowing, But that's just me these days. I worry about Princess, she is 10 (human) years very soon. Stay safe Don & Midge. XXX

[Caspiana in reply to Hacienda]

*HUG* 💓🐕 Love to you and Princess my lung buddy. xx 🌷

[Hacienda in reply to Caspiana]

*HUG* Needed My Dear Friend, Thank You. Love n Hugs Back to you Both XXX C.

[Hacienda in reply to Caspiana]

Princess has developed another Abscess(3rd Time) on her Cheek. Hubby discovered it about half hour ago, Luckily we had the Medication for her, So, just lots of Cuddles and no Treats for a few Days. XXX C.

[joyce74]

Wiped a tear and want to say, you and midge have a lovely day with many more to come .

[Johnsel]

Lovely poem Don brought a tear to my eye. I know it was light hearted but it is a worry either way. However I am sure you both have many more years together. Love to you and Midge. Carole and Rosie (Rosie is 15 in December so I know we haven’t got long together)

[Carnival567]

Dear Don, anyone with furry companions can empathise with you and Midge. Thinking of you both with love xx

[corriena]

😊❤🐕

A stronger bond can not be found than that between pup and his man xx

[Ilovebunnies]

Beautiful, I like the lateral thinking. 🙂🙂that put a smile on my face & am now head over heels laughing 🙃. Chris

[Hidden in reply to Ilovebunnies]

Thank you Chris, that is how I hoped it would be read. 😊

[Oshgosh]

I know I’ve commented before,but this post really moved me. I have saved the post.

Have a good day,look for small joys in the lockdown routine.

[RoadRunner44]

Said by a man who loves his dog!. So glad to hear from you Don.

😊💕

[Ceab]

I loved that poem, i read it to my mum, it brought a bit of a lump to my throat

[Shirleyj]

Oh Don you and Midge are here to stay ❤️❤️x

[watergazer]

Aww beautiful ending Don but hey it won't be for a long time yet . x Anita

Lovely to hear from you or have I missed your posts I wonder.

[Hidden in reply to watergazer]

No I haven’t been posting much of late, due to inspiration having been replaced by exasperation most of the time. 🙄

[watergazer in reply to Hidden]

I feel the same . Had a really wobbly few days last week when I didn't feel like interacting on my WhatsApp friends group chat. Felt like crying all day instead. Hey ho 1 of my friends messaged me privately then facetimed me as she realised I might be struggling. Now its my turn to help her as her mum (90+) has to go into care and she's the wobbly one.

Take care dear Don. Would love to see Midge photo . Miss my dog even 5 years on after going over the rainbow bridge x Anita

[Hidden in reply to watergazer]

Yes it's true, dogs leave a gap which never fills in later years. I've posted many photos of Midge on here I dare not post another. Here's one of her before she went grey.

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[watergazer in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. So cute. X

[Katinka46]

Oh yes. Good old Midge. And the steak and kidney pie will be ready when you are.

Love

Kate xx

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Pie?.....PIE?? Strewth! It's been the thoughts of steak and kidney 'pudding' that have been keeping the going. 😮😘

[Katinka46 in reply to Hidden]

Correction: PUDDING

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Phew! 😁😘

[helenlw7]

Love it Don.

[DaisyEric]

Oh that is truly a lovely poem Don and as Midge said you both have years left

[Hidden in reply to DaisyEric]

Well having now discussed it with Midge, I tend to agree with you (and her 😉). Thank you.

[mikeadams51]

Well wrote! There is always hope

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

It's a nice rhyme Don thank you, you and midge will be with us for a long time . Let's be thankful for our fury friends stay safe and have a lovely day 😊 Bernadette and Jack xxxx 🌈

[Hidden]

Let's just hope it's sometime never.

[Kittykat2]

Loads of time yet together for you both 💕x

[Lyd12]

When I press Like I get unlike, but anyway I do like Don but made me feel a bit sad.hope you are ok and not having a 'down' day. Love Iris x

[Hidden in reply to Lyd12]

When you press ‘like’ it records a like, which I like, then gives you the choice to ‘unlike’ it if you change your mind. It doesn’t always do that, I’ve no idea why.

The rhyme was intended to be mainly amusing but a bit sad, not a lot, as we both try to do what is best for the other.

I don’t tend to have up or down days, Iris, but more up and down periods within days. That way it stops me going too far down, or too far up, making it difficult to level out again. 😉😘x