I would hold your head for ever on my shoulder, were you willing.

I would rend my back so that you would not need yours.

I would grasp this moment like a thistle. I would make my hand bleed in its grasping.

Your burden light as thistle down. I would bear it for you if I could, old friend.

1. 
   HermitCrab 2007 02 03 at 12:31:28 am

   Go in peace and love, Zeke.

2. 
   kim 2007 02 03 at 12:58:32 am

   I am so, so sorry for your loss. I haven’t commented before, but I’m a longtime reader of your blog, and I have followed Zeke’s story.

   If it’s ok with you, I’d like to name the next male dog I foster “Zeke.”

3. 
   ilyka 2007 02 03 at 1:15:08 am

   Sleep well, Zeke.

4. 
   Trailhead 2007 02 03 at 2:48:44 am

   Frequent but heretofore silent reader.  I’m afraid I’m weeping now.

   What a magnificent dog.  And I’ve never seen such splendid ears.

   Peace and healing to you.

5. 
   omegapet 2007 02 03 at 3:57:43 am

   A Silly Idea?

   Maybe, if you have a chance . . .

   If you can sing to him like you used to,
   he just might hear you, just a bit.

   And, you probably smell a little different while
   you coo at him, even if he can’t understand
   the words. 

   Perhaps this will become a small comfort to you all in these difficult hours for your family.

   With best wishes and sympathy

6. 
   astronautgo 2007 02 03 at 4:43:33 am

   Love’s never wasted.  Be well, Chris.  As arse poetica said, you’re lucky to have had each other.

7. 
   Lesley 2007 02 03 at 4:58:55 am

   There is nothing more painful than the suffering of others.  I feel for Zeke, for you, for Becky.  Such a loving family…I’m so glad this wonderful dog has you.

8. 
   joann 2007 02 03 at 4:58:56 am

   blogs don’t usually make me cry (scream with anger is more normal), but i have been a lurking zeke-lover for quite a while ...you three are all in my thoughts. love like that is something very special to have had.

9. 
   Lesley 2007 02 03 at 5:24:17 am

   This poem came to mind looking at the timeless face of Zeke.

   “I asked for a kiss. You gave me six. Whose pupil were you to become such a master? Full of kindness, generosity… You are not of this world.â€? Rumi

10. 
    Harry 2007 02 03 at 9:40:46 am

    I’m sorry, Chris. Zeke sounds like he was a great dog.

11. 
    Ann Bartow 2007 02 03 at 10:05:18 am

    Hooooo. Much, much love to you.

12. 
    abd_chick 2007 02 03 at 10:55:17 am

    But you - and Becky - have been part of him from that very first day on.
    I hope you can find peace in this sad time.

13. 
    virgotex 2007 02 03 at 11:28:13 am

    Peace to Zeke and to you and Becky. Gratitude for sharing so much of your journey - your Zeke posting over the past year has been an inspiration.

14. 
    Charles 2007 02 03 at 11:42:58 am

    Rest well, beloved old, faithful, beautiful dog.

15. 
    ronbailey 2007 02 03 at 12:17:50 pm

    Rest well, Zeke - you will be sorely missed.

16. 
    Dr. Virago 2007 02 03 at 12:37:46 pm

    Love and peace to Zeke and his humans.

17. 
    Liz Ditz 2007 02 03 at 2:18:00 pm

    Oh Chris, what a moving tribute.  I hope your heart eases.  Farewell, Zeke.  Peace to you, Chris, and Becky.

18. 
    belledame222 2007 02 05 at 2:14:36 pm

    Ah, Chris.

19. 
    rosie 2007 02 05 at 4:22:45 pm

    I’m so sorry.  I lost my very best buddy at the beginning of last month. 

    It hurts.  I know.