Friday, January 23, 2009

As We Lose a Pony

Today, The Pony Cousins
mourn the loss of our equicousin, Zoe,
who lost her life to cancer.
Zoe was owned and loved by our friend, Darleene, who shared Zoe with the Pony Cousins.
Zoe was a wonderful mare with a big heart
and several new riders appreciated her good nature on the trails and in the arena.
Our hearts go out to Darleene and we pray for her to find peace.



Don't Cry for the Horses
By Brenda Riley-Seymore


Don't cry for the horses that life has set free
A million white horses forever to be
Don't cry for the horses now in God's hands
As they dance and they prance to a heavenly band.
They were ours as a gift but never to keep
As they close their eyes forever to sleep
Their spirits unbound on silver wings they fly
A million white horses against the blue sky.
Look up into heaven you'll see them above
The horses we lost, the horses we loved
Manes and tails flowing they Gallop through time
They were never yours, they were never mine.
Don't cry for the horses. They will be back someday,
When our time has come they will show us the way
On silver wings they will lift us to the warmth of the sun.
When our life is over and eternity has begun.
We will jump the sun and dance over the moon
A ballet of horses and riders on the winds to a heavenly
tune. Do you hear that soft nicker close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses, love the ones that are here.
Don't cry for the horses lift up your sad eyes
Can't you see them as they fly by?
A million White Horses free from hunger and pain
Their spirits set free until we ride again.


Dear Lord,
Please accept our Zoe into the kingdom that you have prepared for all good ponies.
Zoe was good-hearted and gave her best for her rider.
Rest in peace, dear Zoe
-Amen

11 comments:

Le Cheval Endiablé et Phyto said...

Hope Zoe will rest in peace. I'm sad for Darlene, even if I do not know her, I know what a pony lost is.

Leah Fry said...

I, too, sent good wishes for Darleene. Was Zoe her only horse, or does she have others to help her through this?

Ishtar said...

So sorry for Darlene! Please send her a big, big hug from us here in Niger!

Stephanie said...

Awww I am so sorry Darlene... (sniff)

Wanted to add and Amen to the end of that.

Cactus Jack Splash said...

Rest in peace Zoe. Darlene our prayers are with you

allhorsestuff said...

Oh sweet Zoe! So sad and yes, prayers and many loving thoughts to you, Darlene and all!
KK

Amanda said...

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. She is at peace now and you still have the beautiful memories.

Desert Rose said...

Thank you cousin for your beautiful tribute to our Zoe. Jesse has lost his beloved Zoe, I lost my adopted duaghter and Darleene and Zoe's stepmom ( 1/2 lease on Zoe) have lost their girl! Everyone's beautiful responses are greatly appreciated!
Your Desert Rose Cousin!

Dusty Devoe said...

We will never forget you Zoe. The Pony Cousins loved you very much. Hugs and Prayers to everyone who is mourning you.

Desert Rose said...

Hay cousin, come see my new post! And bring JACK!

Callie said...

Oh, I am so sad for Darlene. Poor baby. At least Zoe isn't suffering. Although, I'm sure Darlene is suffering her loss. So sorry..........