pet loss

  • The Part You Took With You

    The Part You Took With You

    A month has passed since you went onInto that good, dark night.And still I wake expecting youBeside me in the light. I dream you’re sleeping next to me,Your breathing soft and slow.My hand reaches across the sheetsBefore my mind can know. And for a moment, you’re still here.The world is as before.Then morning puts its…

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  • Apollo

    Apollo

    I asked for just one winter more, One Christmas by my side. One final walk through mountain snow, Before our last goodbye.   I begged whatever God might hear For a little more time with you. But summer took my doggie away Before the cold winds blew   And it fucking hurts.   It hurts…

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  • One More Winter

    One More Winter

    Your coat still shines like mountain snow,Though silver marks the years.A wolf’s dark mask still frames your face,I’ve loved beyond my fears. Your ears still rise to greet my voice,Your tail still sweeps the air.Though age has slowed your faithful stride,You always meet me there. You’ve walked beside me through the stormsThat no one else…

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