Jimmy Stewart and Beau
As the years have passed and we have loved and buried pets, I always think of Jimmy Stewart and his dog named Beau. Our dogs don't have to be fancy for us to love them. We love them because they love us so much!
Since the second Sunday of September is the Official National Pet Memorial Day, this lens is created in loving memory of:
Butch - a stray who lived with us for many years as the children were growing up and fiercely protected them.
Caddy - a golden retriever who helped hubby adjust to his loss of vision.
PeeWee - a little white poodle who comforted me as I grieved the loss of my brother
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Jimmy Stewart reads Beau
Johnny Carson - Jimmy Stewart - Beau Poem
After posting the "No More Milk" poem with Jimmy Stewart on Johnny Carson, people were asking to see the "Bo" poem. This is it. (Note: It has been brought to my attention the proper spelling for Bo is actually Beau and the title has been duly corrected. Thanks all :)
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Beau
He never came to me when I would call
Unless I had a tennis ball,
Or he felt like it,
But mostly he didn't come at all.
When he was young
He never learned to heel
Or sit or stay,
He did things his way.
Discipline was not his bag
But when you were with him things sure didn't drag.
He'd dig up a rosebush just to spite me,
And when I'd grab him, he'd turn and bite me.
He bit lots of folks from day to day,
The delivery boy was his favorite prey.
The gas man wouldn't read our meter,
He said we owned a real man-eater.
He set the house on fire
But the story's long to tell.
Suffice it to say that he survived
And the house survived as well.
On the evening walks, and Gloria took him,
He was always first out the door.
The Old One and I brought up the rear
Because our bones were sore.
He would charge up the street with Mom hanging on,
What a beautiful pair they were!
And if it was still light and the tourists were out,
They created a bit of a stir.
But every once in a while, he would stop in his tracks
And with a frown on his face look around.
It was just to make sure that the Old One was there
And would follow him where he was bound.
We are early-to-bedders at our house--
I guess I'm the first to retire.
And as I'd leave the room he'd look at me
And get up from his place by the fire.
He knew where the tennis balls were upstairs,
And I'd give him one for a while.
He would push it under the bed with his nose
And I'd fish it out with a smile.
And before very long
He'd tire of the ball
And be asleep in his corner
In no time at all.
And there were nights when I'd feel him
Climb upon our bed
And lie between us, And I'd pat his head.
And there were nights when I'd feel this stare
And I'd wake up and he'd be sitting there
And I reach out my hand and stroke his hair.
And sometimes I'd feel him sigh
and I think I know the reason why.
He would wake up at night
And he would have this fear
Of the dark, of life, of lots of things,
And he'd be glad to have me near.
And now he's dead.
And there are nights when I think I feel him
Climb upon our bed and lie between us,
And I pat his head.
And there are nights when I think
I feel that stare
And I reach out my hand to stroke his hair,
But he's not there.
Oh, how I wish that wasn't so,
I'll always love a dog named Beau.
~ Jimmy Stewart ~
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And if you read this far, and did not watch/listen to the video -- you need to go back up. To hear Jimmy Stewart read his poem about Beau is an experience you will never ever forget! I remember the first time I heard it, and that was over 20 years ago!
Sheila wrote
I, too, love Jimmy Stewart....how I wish I could have known him personally. He feels the same as I do about dogs and all animals. They are to be loved and enjoyed. I lost my baby 2 months ago, she was only 4 but she had nasal cancer and it spread to her brain. I cannot get over the pain I feel for having to put her to sleep, there was nothing they could do for her. I will always love her and I hope I will get to see her again someday.
Posted May 14, 2009
Momtothezoo wrote...
Well, Joan, you have me crying this morning...I love the poem "Beau" and know that our Raven isn't far behind him. Our 13 years together have been memorable and I will miss her when she is gone. Thank you for a wonderful lens.
Posted May 13, 2009
handweaver wrote...
I had not heard the Jimmy Stewart poem before - it is very moving - I was crying along with everyone else! We have three dogs at present but started our married life with 8 Jack Russells!! I have added your lens to my lensroll hope this is OK - greyhounds-1
Posted March 05, 2009
sittonbull wrote...
My Choc Lab Gus goes w/me everywhere I go and is my best buddy!
Posted February 23, 2009
badmsm wrote...
Beautiful lens! We have the Darlin' Mr Moe, who has his own lens at http://www.squdioo.com/loveBCs. 5 Stars for you!
Posted February 22, 2009
boshemia wrote...
Girl, you are everywhere! I've had to get ten new accounts just to keep up with you! But you got a vote from me on squidpoint now too! You are exhausting! Oh and a lensroll when I get the page Ugly Dogs Need Love Too! up. Still working on it. *laughs*
Posted January 27, 2009
Tipi wrote...
Jimmy Stewart - is new to me, I love the poem! - Beau, is very nice looking dog and I love the name. - Dog loves will love this lens as I do!!! - Your love comes shining through...
Posted January 27, 2009
sittonbull wrote...
Oh to be as wonderful... as my dog Gus thinks I am! He's smart, understands english as well as non-verbal communication, sometimes tries to compete with me as the "alpha male" in the family, loves me unconditionally, and you know he never has criticized anything I do! Jimmy Stewart will always be one of my heros! 5* and faved
Posted January 27, 2009
marsha32 wrote...
thanks for adding your link to the list on my Meet Our Pets lens.
Posted January 11, 2009
awakeningwellness wrote...
I enjoyed your lens so much that I have added it to a collection of dog stories I put together%u2026you can check it out at www.squidoo.com/dogstories
Posted December 29, 2008
ronpass wrote...
What a great poem - some of the sentiments can relate to human loss as well. I have lost four dogs- Peter (Cocker Spaniel), Chow Mein (Pekinese), Cindy and Bindy (Golden Retrievers). I love the feel of this lens - it's restful.
Posted December 02, 2008
nycelady13 wrote...
I'm a dog lover too! and Ive got 2 dogs..
Swooshie - smart,cute,cuddly,active,loving,calm
Billy - huggable,active,energetic,smart.cute,alert
You can see them in my blog - http://lifetimedogs.blogspot.com/
Posted November 19, 2008
nycelady13 wrote...
heavy sigh! Thanks for sharing this ever touching poem..I can very much relate on it feels to lose a dog who has been a part of your life most especially when you are so attached to it..great lense! 5*****
Posted November 19, 2008
ArtByLinda wrote...
Joan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and congratulate me on LOTD for my Kootenay Lake, British Columbia lens. I'm happy you enjoyed the trip with me :-)
I love this lens, what a beautiful dog Beau was and a great man, Jimmy Stewart!
Linda
Posted November 06, 2008
ArtDiva wrote...
A touching poem of those who care for us, and we in return care for them and all the love they bring to our lives.
Posted November 02, 2008
squidtwo wrote...
this is beautiful! I cannot hear now, so I can't watch the Video, but you know, I remember him reading this! If i recall, it brought tears to his eyes, and he almost wept. Thanks for helping me remember this!
Posted October 30, 2008
nightbear wrote...
I remember seeing that on Carson so many years ago. Loved your lens. This is my girl Isabel...beautiful, patient, loyal, fast on her wheels, a little timid, paralyzed
Posted October 21, 2008
Travelling_Holiday_Girl
another great 5 stars from me. lol
Essaouira Riad Thanks Kate :-)
Posted October 13, 2008
ebay-grandma wrote...
Congrats on making Giant! I'm slowing checking out others lens. It may take a while but I love your work.
Posted October 08, 2008
Gillie2tat wrote...
Awww lovely. I still miss Benjamin, a Long Haired Dachshund who died in 1984. He was the family dog when I was a child. Five stars from me!
Posted October 08, 2008
BigGirlBlue wrote...
I have never seen/heard this. Of course it brought tears to my eyes. I forwarded the lens to DH to make him cry too. I'm such a good wife. As for describing our dog in six words, I can do it in one: monster. :) Great dedication lens Joan.
Posted October 08, 2008
hesika wrote...
A wonderful lens. Thank you!
The dog of my daughter: Kische, a Podenco Canario: intelligent, friendly, slim, loves to run, to play and loves to be lazzy, too.
Posted October 05, 2008
meredithproshuto wrote...
Awww..I just posted my first lens the other night and most of it is about my dog Beau! Although he looks much different, the first part about not coming when called def. reminds me of my boy!
Posted October 04, 2008
nancydodds1 wrote...
Excellent Lens. Good job. Check my doggie related lens, http://www.squidoo.com/PetHotels
Posted October 01, 2008
GrowWear wrote...
Joan, thank you for putting this out for others. I deeply felt Jimmy Stewart's pain all those years ago on the Johnny Carson show, and that's how I always remember him. ...As usual, excellent lens!
Posted September 30, 2008
Tiddledeewinks wrote...
My Tobie,unconditional love,bouncy happiness.{I miss her terrible}.
Posted September 25, 2008
hale02 wrote...
Kloe-queen, licker, stubborn, loving, beautiful, bossy
Toby-fun, loving, childish, happy, energetic, wonderful
This lens made me cry! It's so sad they are only in our lives for such a short while, but life wouldn't be the same without them!! 5**, favorited and lensrolled!
Posted September 22, 2008
charlino wrote...
Our dog in six words: CGC TDI Einstein Of Golden Retriever
Posted September 20, 2008
ChristiannaGarrett-Martin wrote...
Oh! That was so sad. I still miss all my departed pets. They become like your children and to lose is heartbreaking.
Christianna.
Posted September 20, 2008
WritingforYourWealth wrote...
I'm a dog fan too (two vizslas). Nice lens :)
Posted September 14, 2008
awelldressedbullet wrote...
What a wonderful lens and poem Joan. I have always said that dogs are God's miracles with paws! - Kathy
Posted September 12, 2008
alslad wrote...
Welcome to the Gone to The Dogs Group! What a touching poem. I have always been a fan of Jimmy Stewart, but have never seen the clip before or heard the poem til today. Thank you
Darren
www.squidoo.com/groups/gone-to-the-dogs
Posted September 12, 2008
mulberry wrote...
Very touching tribute by Jimmy Stewart. Enjoyed you lens!
Posted September 12, 2008
mukunda22 wrote...
Mukunda and Ulysses:
Beasts, Bull-Headed, Understand-Perfect-English, Protectors, Adoring, Loyal
Posted September 12, 2008
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