- Non-Erotic Poetry
- Cherokee
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Click herea quiet night,
an empty yard,
security has fallen off
but the only thing on
my mind is
the spillled bowls and
lingering paw prints
reminding me of
golden locks gone
matted and muddy,
and of slow, labored
breaths
that still tried to
power challenges and hellos
that turned out to be
goodbyes,
making my eyes water
and my chest ache
at the unexpected discovery
that he was my dog too.
- COMMENTS
Maria2394over 15 years agowas named Apache, a huge black and tan dobie. I loved him so much and he loved n one but me, and I was a teeny child. Someone shot him, but he made it home to say goodbye.
beautiful poem, Remec.
EmJ0385about 17 years agoonly a dog has that special bond -- unlike any other creature. A four-legged child. Emily
LeBrozabout 17 years agoThis poem was mentioned in the Archival Review thread, in a picking through Lit's archive of over 35,000 poems.
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LeBrozover 17 years agoUnlike a cat, a dog is like a child, a true family member and its loss is especially telling.
Anonymousalmost 19 years agoI love dogs and this poem is just furry and doggy. Perfect! :)
annaswirlsabout 19 years agoI am not a "dog person" and this one had me moved with your great description and honesty. perfect ending.
Wanton Vixxxenabout 19 years agoto a well loved, and now lost, part of your family. I don't know how I will ever handle losing Serenity {My dog} someday, but your poem made Me realize it will happen, and to enjoy her now so I have the good memories to hold onto when she is gone. Thank you for sharing your memories with Me tonight.
Vixxx
dcpoet44about 19 years agoat first glance certainly didn't remind me of a pet. when one expects one thing and then is presented with another, it makes it very effective.....great work.......!!!.....don
My Erotic Taleabout 19 years agoI felt the tear from here, sorry my friend! They come into our lives and earn the stripes of family and bond with the heart. A cycle complete that leaves a mountain of memories and pain deep. Bows humble amigo~ The winds of change forever constant~ The leaves leave one at a time till the family tree is bare~
