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Pieces of Me

Another piece of me falls away With another one of you who leaves me this day Sorrow and joy divide my heart Joy that you are renewed, happy, and safe Sorrow that I must go on in this place Without you by my side Without your watchful eye Just one small lick your sign of affection Your paw on my foot your adoring protection Brighter than any diamond More comforting than words The best of the best Now protects This piece of me She joins my other departed friends Keeping pieces of me until my end When this fated puzzle will be complete And the pieces all fit in… The picture is a monumental friendship… And never will it end

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Klio Tsitsikroni

Date: 9/11/2017 3:38:00 AM

Wow. Love it. You must truly love dogs as do we. Saw The movie a dogs purpose. And I now believe they are here to be our true and loyal protectors and friends.

Chris Hagy
Date: 9/12/2017 7:23:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed this Klio :) I haven't seen that movie yet, but I know what it's about. Funny, I have had many close companions in my lifetime including a wonderful horse. But the spirit that I swear keeps coming back to me is that of a wonderful faithful cat I had. Guess maybe dogs and cats are not so different :)

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/19/2017 3:17:00 AM

...tears Chris, tears:) You are the absolute best at these writes my sweet friend because they are part of you... and you of them. I swear you are a true living Angel, Kya is now one of yours. Your devotion to nature, animals and compassion for nurturing, knows no bounds. Through the sadness, I think of the tremendous love you have given and continue to give, through your inspiring writes and sharing so generously with all four and two legged souls alike:) You are Hope, Grace and Love, Chris. Thank you xo

Chris Hagy
Date: 8/19/2017 10:36:00 PM

Thanks so much Lynn, always nice to hear your kind words :)... I'm sure my animal tributes are some of my better because they are what I am passionate about :) Have a great day :) C.H.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 8/6/2017 10:05:00 AM

Wow a sweet touching farewell to man's best friend. Rendered in great feeling and wording which is why this poem is so worthwhile. Kudos. Nice to read from u again. Pls do write your thoughts about my latest poem too, under it.

Chris Hagy
Date: 8/6/2017 11:00:00 AM

Thank you S. Glad you enjoyed this...she was the best dog I've ever had :)

Paul Callus

Date: 5/23/2017 12:58:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to a faithful companion, Chris! Parting with pets is always sad. I keep saying 'no more'...but new ones eventually find their way into my life...can't help it:) Regards // paul

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/23/2017 7:19:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and wonderful words :) I know what you mean...they can tear your heart out, yet we can't live without them either...hug a furry friend today Paul :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/22/2017 5:22:00 AM

Good Morning Chris. Pieces of Me exactly. How beautiful in every way. Affection love devotion and more come through from your words and expression. Love such as this from our pets is a love that never dies. And yes, it appears your little ones whether large or small have a good mommy in you. Have a wonderful morning. Well done entirely.

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2017 7:14:00 PM

Thanks so much Lisa :) Your words always brighten my day :) Kya and I were deeply connected like me and my horse. Don't get me wrong, I love all my animal friends, but I'm sure you know too, there are some that are just a little harder to lose...for now :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2017 7:57:00 PM

As a pet owner of both dogs and cats through my life, I really like this one, Chris!! Wonderful poem AND doggie picture. It's a shame to ever have to lose them

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2017 7:09:00 PM

Thanks for reading Andrea, I always love your visits, I'm glad you like this one :) Kya was my "dog of a lifetime", so like my horse, it was very hard to part with her...but I wouldn't have wanted to live without her :) Have good day Chris H.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/21/2017 12:35:00 PM

- So true "Brighter than any diamond", lovely written Chris - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2017 7:02:00 PM

...yeah lose them, haha...in a hurry tonight excuse the typo :)

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2017 7:00:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and wonderful comment :) Pets, so hard to loose them...can't live without them! :) Chris H.

Sara Ella

Date: 5/21/2017 8:06:00 AM

Hello Chris :) Your tribute is a beautiful portrait of Kya. Friendships like those never end <3

Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2017 6:57:00 PM

Thank you for visiting Sara and for the kind words :) Kya was as smart as she was beautiful...can't wait to see her again :) Chris H.