Weblog Entry - 12/07/2002: "Hershey, Rex and Sister"

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12/07/2002 "Hershey, Rex and Sister"

Rex tells Hershey's Story:
I gave my Sister a beautiful black Rabbit four years ago, just got news that "Hershey" died the other evening.
My sister rescued a Wild Rabbit that was injured by some domestic Animals on the loose. She had surgery done on her Wild Rabbit. Miss Rabbit died of kidney failure 9 years later, a long time for a wild Rabbit.
Hershey was a Rabbit that I rescued from a traveling fair in Georgia four years ago. Our vehicle stalled in the parking lot where the fair was to take place and I saw the Rabbits. So I walked over looking at them and asked if I could purchase one without having to "win" one. My sister' Rabbit had died the year before. I told him, I would like to purchase one for my Sister to kinda fill the void in her life, she missed her Rabbit so much.
He said no at first, however,while I was working on my vehicle he walked over to me and gave me one.
He said,"pick out anyone you want". I thought he was joking, however he wasn't.
So he gave me one of the black pair (only two black ones, the others were white; approximately 20 white ones).
I offered him some money ($5.00) but he wouldn't take it!
Hershey was the only Rabbit that, while holding her,she would grab a pen out of my shirt pocket and throw it to the floor. She would do this over and over as many times as I replaced the pen! We didn't teach her that either, don't know how she learned. She was very tiny when we rescued her from the fair. Hershey was a special Rabbit; at least she had a good life for awhile.
So anyway, I made a Sympathy card poem for my sister in remembrance of Hershey and any other Animal that is missed by family members. Your kitten's lives that were taken from you, this poem is for them too.
After I wrote this poem, and every time I read it, it helps my feelings about Hershey.
In Memory of Hershey and All Companion Animals,
Rex's Thoughts:
Life hands us a challenge
of some kind
every day
We strive to overcome them
in thoughtful ways.
Life goes by
too fast,
We try, try,
to make good times
last.
When our companion's
destiny is beyond our control,
In our hearts
we know,
we must console.
Hershey Speaks:
I know a void
in your life
there will be.
But when you get lonely
you can think
of me.
You really loved me
for who
I was.
Rescuing
another
like me
would be
a good cause.
I said Goodbye
that very sad day
But in my tiny world
I always
want to play.
When you look at the rivers, the forest,
or streams,
I want
to be forever
remembered
in your dreams.
Though letting
me go
is hard to do,
you know
I remain
a part of you too
By rescuing me
and saving my life
You fed me, you housed me
protected me from strife.
I knew,
it was time to depart,
Protecting me from harm,
you have done your part.
In my last thoughts
when I looked up at you
the protector
one of
the remaining
but growing few.