There’s a hole in my heart
Where Cherokee used to be.
No words of condolence
Or kind sympathies
Can quiet the storm
That I feel at my core
Knowing dear Cherokee
Won’t be here anymore.
Friends say they’re sorry
Intentions are true.
They can’t understand
What I’m going through;
Grief’s my companion
Since I’m without you
My soul’s filled with sorrow
I walk around blue.
But there’s comfort in knowing
My beloved pet waits.
She’s crossed Rainbow Bridge
And entered the gate
Where all of God’s creatures
Who’ve passed from the Earth
Are happy and healthy
A blessed rebirth.
So I thank you my Cherokee
For friendship so true
When others deserted
I could count on you
I’ll carry your memory
Forever inside
And patiently wait
‘Til you’re back by my side.
Cherokee and her mother Spirit were so bonded that when separated they would mourn until they were back together. They had never been apart from each other for more than a couple of days since the day she was born. I could see this bond and knew that if one of them passed away the other would go shortly. After Spirit died Cherokee stopped eating and was very depressed and in only 23 days after Spirit's passing Cherokee died of a broken heart.
We miss you our dear sweet Cherry. You were always there to greet us and always looking for a belly rub. We watched you grow up into a lovely lady and you were a great friend for many years. I know your now were you wanted to be most, right by your momma Spirit's side. The bond between you two was just too strong for you to stay here on this earth.