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In memory of my basset hound, Sadie 2000 - 2013

I still miss you, old girl

By The back Door I find Her chipped red bowl Sunk into cold mud Cupping my hands, I hold Gently, my last piece of her I think she knew, that gray morning Putting her nose on my lap to say Goodbye - but I, distracted by jobs and Chores, left her asleep on her frayed blanket I returned too late and she was gone A decade past, but I still cry Dusty tears for yesterday Yet when I lift my face Through silver cracked clouds I can glimpse her Paw prints on Heaven's Grass 2/18/22 E Forms - Etheree contest Sponsor: Constance La France First Place

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/14/2022 6:14:00 PM

Hello Michelle ... I know how you feel. Losing a beloved pet is so hard to get over, and I'm not sure if some of us ever do - thanks Michelle for your touching words - Lindsay

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 3/14/2022 9:32:00 AM

A sweet and touching poetry! God Bless!!

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/3/2022 3:38:00 PM

Oh, this is so touching and tugged at my heartstrings, Michelle! I lost my beloved dog last year, snd the emotions in your excellent poem bring it all back again. A fave!

Valerie Staton

Date: 3/2/2022 8:45:00 AM

This is so sweet!! I know how precious our pets can be to us. My little one is getting up in age. She is my shadow. Follows me around all day long! Sorry for your loss. May God provide you with comfort and peace. Take care!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/1/2022 9:55:00 PM

Wonderfully written poem, Michelle. It's so hard to lose someone close like family, whether a family member, human or pet, or a friend. It's nice to remember them from time to time. The times they were with you and the part they played in your life. Sorry for your loss. Hugs, Bill

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 3/1/2022 12:58:00 AM

Paw prints in Eden's garden yayy what a adoring lovely poem for missed doggie gone off to heaven aw. The structure is fab and you expressed superbly. Kudos! <<<<<<<>>>>>>>^^^^^^^>>>>><<<<<<<< Plz read and comment my newest poem too.

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/25/2022 8:25:00 PM

Oh, this is lovely Michelle, says so much about the poet too!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/25/2022 10:00:00 AM

Okay - that one brought tears to my eyes. Wonderfully done Michelle. Superb images of the bowl, the frayed blanket, "paw prints on Heaven's grass" all masterfully blended together. This brought memories of losing our previous Wheaten, Ted. We knew he was getting ready to leave us. I put him on his ratty old pillow that he wouldn't give up. Turned around and he was gone. My heart aches for those who lose a beloved friend! Blessings! P.S. - three weeks later Paddy bounced into our lives.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/21/2022 5:58:00 AM

A beautiful write, Michelle! You’ve captured in your heartfelt imagery, the loss of a precious pet. Congratulations on first place!

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/21/2022 5:20:00 AM

Hi Michelle, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day-Alexis

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/20/2022 1:17:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your win in the E Forms - Etheree contest, which you won with your lovely poem. You have earned it, laregely. Blessings and hugs

Constance La France

Date: 2/20/2022 1:03:00 PM

Michelle, congratulations on your First Place win in my E Forms - Etheree contest with your sadly beautiful poem, it touched my heart deeply, I know the pain of losing a pet to death ~Constance

Ann Peck

Date: 2/20/2022 11:07:00 AM

Oh, Michelle - I cried over this one. I've had to say goodbye to so many. And, now one is going blind, to add to my tears. Your poem is so very, very beautiful. I'm facing it.

John Watt

Date: 2/19/2022 11:57:00 PM

How can one not shed a tear when a long time friend like Sadie passes into the next world? This is touching and beautiful in all the right ways, and the red bowl adds a layer of tangible reality to touch and hold onto, with a physical connection to Sadie. Love it, I predict a winner ~ John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/19/2022 6:15:00 PM

This is just the best tribute to a 'special friend' I've ever read, and in etheree form to boot. Bravo, Michelle

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/19/2022 6:10:00 AM

Wonderful and heartbreaking tribute and thoughts for a pet who passed away unexpectedly and without your presence. Best wishes for the contest.

Charles Messina

Date: 2/19/2022 3:43:00 AM

Sorry about Sadie, Michelle. Such beautiful sentiments written. She is barking in doggie heaven :) Hugs Charlie

Anil Deo

Date: 2/18/2022 8:54:00 PM

If we cry for our pets, we will take care of this world. And you do My Sister in this Wonderful Universe

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 8:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anil, I think if we just take care of each other, and nature, a little better, so much could heal~

Valsa George

Date: 2/18/2022 7:30:00 PM

I can assure, you are going to be a winner ! What lovely and poignant sentiments for a pet whose last moments, you couldn't witness. I had a dachshund whose absence I still feel so deep !

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 8:56:00 PM

The sorrow lingers but so do the memories, thank you for your kind comment, Valsa

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/18/2022 2:20:00 PM

they do that often you know slip away when your not watching, its a sign of great love on their part. I felt that one, deeply dearest . :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 3:48:00 PM

Thank you for your comforting words, I still miss her almost ten years later~

Gary Radice

Date: 2/18/2022 11:14:00 AM

When a pet dies it's not just the pet is it that dies ..but a part of you as well. Lovely poem. Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 12:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary, appreciate your kind words

Andy Chunn

Date: 2/18/2022 11:00:00 AM

Michelle... I really can relate to this one. It brought tears to my eyes. I just lost Louie (a schnauzer - see my poem) last November. He was truly my best friend. The pain is tough....and doesn't go away easily. Thank you for this heartfelt poem of loss. "Glimpse her paw prints on Heaven's grass" - I truly understand.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 12:14:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your story, Andy, I am so sorry for the loss of your Louie, but I find poetry is a good form of therapy~

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/18/2022 10:27:00 AM

Nothing is as sad as watching the light fade from a loved one's eyes . . . .Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 12:13:00 PM

She had already passed when I got home that day, my husband was the one who told me - thanks for your comment, Rico

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/18/2022 9:54:00 AM

Hi Michelle, You've penned such a heartfelt tribute to your dear pet. When I lost my dog Big Red many years ago it was as though I was losing a family member. From reading this well-written verse, I could tell how much Sadie meant to you. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 12:12:00 PM

Losing a pet is hard but their memories live on in us, thank you for your heart felt comments, Alexis

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/18/2022 9:35:00 AM

What a lovely tribute to Sadie! It resonates for me, my little dog, Phoebe who lived 14 years. Your poem so beautifully expresses:"cupping my hands, I hold gently, my last piece of her"... I did the same thing. It is heartbreaking but as you also said:I can glimpse her paw prints on heaven's grass.....Oh, how it warms my heart. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. :)Paulette

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 12:10:00 PM

Thank you for your warm comments, Paulette - yes we will always miss them but their memories are kept in the heart ~