Whilst I was housesitting I browsed through the hundreds of books on the shelves in nearly every room and came across this poem, which I had not read before. It made me cry because it reminded me of my beloved Jamie-dog who, sadly, I had to have put to sleep (due to kidney failure) in 2009.
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Four-feet
I have done mostly what men do,
And pushed it out of my mind;
But I can`t forget, if I wanted to,
Four-feet trotting behind.
Day after day, the whole day through
Wherever my road inclined –
Four-feet said `I am coming with you!`
And trotted along behind.
Now I must go by some other round –
which I shall never find –
Somewhere that does not carry the sound
Of Four-feet trotting behind.
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Rudyard Kipling – 1865-1936
Gulp!!!
So we are back home for a couple of weeks – then off to London for a while (have to look for exhibitions I want to see there). I will be posting and catching up with you all soon and telling you of our adventures.
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I’m gonna cry at the poem and because you back! Welcome home!
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Aw thank you Jill – bless you x
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Hope you had a great trip!
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Miss you, are you two OK?….Jill
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Beautiful poem–I had forgotten that one by Kipling. Thanks for resurrecting it! Also, I really liked the picture. What a beautiful patio garden to share with your buddy on a sunny day–you look so content! Good memories!
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Aw, that poem certainly does bring a tear! I’m so glad you’re back, at least for a bit!
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Today, I too, when moving my books around came across the Rudyard Kipling book “Just So Stories” and stopped to read a section:”This is the picture of the Cat that Walked by Himself, walking his wild lone through the Wet Wild Woods and waving his wild tail….”(the b/w sketch is by RK and show the black cat walking in woods with trees on both sides and a long white path ahead)…PS: I’m looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures.
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Beautiful ((HUGS)) Check out my blog on Sunday 03/24/2013 – I’m passing on an award to you XOXO – Bacon
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Where are you? Miss you!
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Just checking in to see if everything’s all right. Haven’t seen you around on the blogosphere for a while now and wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. Come back to us if you can!
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How kind of you to be concerned about me. I am absolutely fine – just been up to my ears with housesitting, teaching art and finishing a long-winded commission. Tomorrow I am off to the West Country (Cornwall) for a week to see old friends and have a real `girlie` time whilst my dear husband heads for Spain for a week`s golf. I have not forgotten you all and will come back asap. Anne
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Good to hear! Have fun and, when you have time to catch your breath, come back to us! 🙂
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Reading Patrecia’s comments and response and am so relieved you are doing well! Have a great time and know we miss you and will be looking for you when you return!
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You can find me at patrecia1939 wordpress..blog is now called God’s Creatures
IN am fine but good to be in contact again. I m issed you
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