Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Ice left this world today. I was preparing to feed her as usual when I noticed she wasn't breathing and had no eye movement. That was when I knew she had gone. In the beginning, I kept hoping against hope that I was wrong, that she was still alive. I shook the pail gently and stroked her tail - she hated me doing that and would always swim out of my hand. But now she lay perfectly still, her face a frozen mask, resting in a place beyond my reach; a place where there would be no more pain. Although my heart was miserable, I was grateful that she would suffer no longer. I know lots of people (my dad included!) are raising their eyebrows at a person grieving over a tiny goldfish, but they don't understand the attachment that comes with looking after a pet day and night and ensuring its comfort.
Rest In Peace, my dear Ice. Say hi to Scales for me. I'll never forget you both. :*)
Rest In Peace, my dear Ice. Say hi to Scales for me. I'll never forget you both. :*)
10/11/2011 11:37:00 pm
