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Question: Do you always remember every anniversary!?
The flame was barely
struck, second-hand
match smoke still
in the air
and he lit the last one
with a bent smile
and a click of the safety
with a blind shot
to the head
he turned towards the worn spade
paused at the oak
and carved the dog’s name
in the branch
before putting
the old boy
to rest!.
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Laid to rest 5 so far!. Never gets easier, even with a Vet's needle!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
A vivid description of a moment of heartbreak, made more poignant because the narrator had to do the deed!. You have touched me deeply here and I am sure, others as well!.
In general, I like the way you describe the world in a seemingly casual manner, without openly expressing angst!. This adds an ironic twist to your poetry and strengthens it as well!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I've had to put a few dogs to rest that way,last thing they saw was a nice piece of fresh meat before the end of their misery!.A cougar got my last dog though,he was a good old boy chasin after that big cat being 12 years old and all!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Yes, I have the cremains of 4 past dogs, waiting for mine to join them as we are released together down the Verde River!.
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I have to work hard to forget anniversaries!. I've learned over the years that nobody appreciates my remembering anything special!.
God bless you and your dog!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I do remember that one!. There were a few canine tributes that day!. I've still left Rusty laying there, uncovered, unfinished!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Oh yes
I remember birthdays too!.
Today is Gene Simmons' birthday!.
also Rob Halford & Vivian CampbellWww@QuestionHome@Com
sad poem!. yes i do remember those anniversariesWww@QuestionHome@Com
The circle of life!. Sadly it has a much smaller diameter for some of our friends than for some of our relatives!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
i wish i hadn't read this one!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
This is so sad!. Yes, I remember losing pets and loved ones all the time!. The memories are always bittersweet!. Www@QuestionHome@Com
Unfortunately, there's more sad anniversaries with each passing season!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Earlier this spring I laid my sweet Jack's ashes under the jasmine in the back yard!. Best dog I ever had!. A well written poem!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I doubt I will forget,even though I want to,the day my Dusty dog left,she's in doggy heaven now!.:""(Www@QuestionHome@Com
That's sweet Buk!.
I've never buried a dog, but this poem was as if I had!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
no, i never forget!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Nope, I'm terrible with dates!. Lovely poem dear boy!. LOLWww@QuestionHome@Com
Darn Buk, I need a beer now!. My memory could be betterWww@QuestionHome@Com