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by Thelma   Dec 2, 2017


When the doorbell rang this morning,
and I didn't hear you barking,
my heart hurt a little.

The house feels empty again.
I've been having trouble
sleeping without caressing your
furry head for a few minutes,
and kissing you goodnight.

You made me feel safe,
safe to love you unconditionally,
because I know you loved me so.
I know that
you waited impatiently for me
to get home
everyday.
I know if you could see me crying now,
you'd lick my tears away.
I know how pure your heart was.
I know you'd have died for me.

Your bowl is still in its place
with some leftovers of
your favorite food.
The turtle-shaped toy that
you loved the most
was missing last night,
and I just found it for you.

I found it,
but you weren't there to play.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Thelma

    Thank you both for the comments! My boy is completely fine, though. I'm just always anxious and afraid that something bad might happen to him.

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    So so achingly sad :-(
    The only comfort I can offer is ... what an awesome life your dog had with you! Look how absolutely loved he/she was! That is one lucky dog indeed to have spent it's life being so very adored by it's human. :-) x
    =^.^=

  • 6 years ago

    by BlueJay

    This has terrible timing for me, a close friend just suffered the loss of her beloved pup of 14 years yesterday. He was like a child to her and it gave me an insight to her pain, considering I've never lost a pet or felt such pain about an animal - for that I thank you, but again crazy timing.

    Anyway, onto your piece - I love the way you caught all the personal elements of your relationship but also made a piece that many could understand. Well penned, I'm sorry for the ache you're enduring though.

  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Thelma, I relate entirely too well to this poem. I lost my own dog last September after ten wonderful years, and I am not ashamed to admit, my heart absolutely broke and I am still desperately sad now.
    In March, we bought a new puppy and, unfortunately, I spend half of my time looking at her and thinking of the mess she will leave me in one day.
    It does get better (I lost a Labrador too when I was 17) but you never forget - and nor should you.

    Take care and all the very best,

    Ben

    • 6 years ago

      by Thelma

      Well, honestly, I wrote this poem last night when I imagined how I'd feel IF I ever lose him. My puppy is fine, but I'm always worried about him.
      You're right. I lost a dog before, and I know how it feels. Devastating.

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