This week has been so hard, we have lost far too many of our Tripawd heroes all at once. I know many of you grieving pawrents are reeling, and those who are lucky enough to still have your cancer warriors with you are finding it difficult to see so much sadness. The loss of every Tripawd hero touches us all.

In honor of our Tripawd Angels, I want to share this poem with you, because it really speaks to what I know; our angel dogs are never, ever far from home.

If you have any favorite poems about coping with loss that you'd like to share, please feel free to do so here.

Many, many hugs to all of our Tripawd families who are grieving. This is for you.

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight,
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach,
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!