True Friendship Never Dies

A poem for my horse sierra, who had to be put down the day before my birthday because of a serious tumor.

I remember the day,
It was bright and sunny.
It had the promise of new hope in every way.
It fact it was rather funny.

I had my dream of riding one so gorgeous and black.
But i didn't expect what was to come.
You totally blew me off track!
With your flawless color, i was stunned.

You were a dark color, but with  a bright hue.
Black on the legs with white socks.
A white star and snip, that spoke of something only that was you.
A mane and tail so gorgeous as black as river rocks.

You were gorgeous, you were perfect.
But you had a trouble walking.
I look down to find hooves poorly defect.
Cut in a way so appalling.

Why? I thought.
But i had no answer.
That day though you were bought.
By mom and grandfather.

I couldn't ride you till you healed,
but i groomed you till you gleamed.
I didn't know that our destiny was sealed.
But i was just happy with this perfect scene.

You and I were a perfect pair.
Alike in every way.
We could never be fair,
But we were happy anyway.

No one could ride you, but me.
No one could tame you, but me.
No one could touch you, but me.
And no one could understand you like me.

You were my best friend.
You were my sister.
I didn't know that this would end.
I should have been a better listener.

You loved me, I knew that.
You showed it every day.
When you whinnied at me from the gate or when we sat.
You made me special in every possible way.

You comforted me when i cried.
You made note to make me smile.
You reminded me to feed you each time.
And you carried me in life, mile after mile.

I was completely set off balance when i found you that night.
Trying to walk to your food.
You hobbled around and I wondered if you were all right.
I ran and phoned my mom, Trying to make myself understood.

With a heavy heart I stayed by you.
Crying but helping you eat.
Why? Do let it be true.
Just let it be that you ate too many treats.

But no you were sick, very sick,
and there was nothing I could do.
I was wanting it all just to be a trick!
But i was lost of all signs of looking for the clue.

why couldn't i have seen?
I had been given signs.
Why couldn't I hear?
Your silent cries.

I failed you and in return i tried.
But nothing worked!
In the end it was either make you suffer or let you die.
It hurt, oh it it hurt.

I couldn't decide,
But I did.
And the day before my birthday, you died.
I was just plain horrid.

I blamed my self,
But at least I said goodbye.
I had not given help,
But at least i cried.

The promises, I'll keep.
And if broken?
The punishments, I'll reap.

Friendship never dies.
For as long as there is love, and hope,
It continues to live inside.

For my friend and sister,
I stand always.
To be a good friend and listener.
So i can make her proud in every way........

Author's Note

Plaes review. I would like to know your thoughts and feelings on this.

Reviews

[Love Well Spent]

This brought tears to my eyes! Such a beautiful, heartfelt poem. I know how it feels to lose a beloved pet...I've had to go through it way too many times. So sorry for your loss. But I very much enjoyed the poem. :)

[Ki Rider]

Thankyou. It is hard to losse pets.

[Aly]

A lovely and perfect way of describing the relationship between you and the horse, I am still sorry Sierra passed away, and I know you truly loved her. You did a great job, my friend.

[Ki Rider]

Thanks Aly. I did love her a lot.