In Memory.

I saw it in your sad brown eyes
Your auburn hair in age disguised
Did you think of me, when you left home
This empty house and I alone

I miss our walks upon the hill
To sit and watch the sunset till
The breeze grew cold and we'd walk back
Along the rutted carthorse track

Those lazy days down by the Inn
I'd laugh and joke, you'd sit and grin
Did you know then, there was something wrong?
No hint you gave, so silent, strong

Then I came home from work that day
The house was quiet,you'd gone away
Your kidneys failed, thats what they said
As I cradled you upon the bed

I feel my eyes fill up with tears
While down the Inn and drinking beers
Theres others here who would take your place
But none would have your looks or grace

The house is empty cold and still
Replace you no I never will
For years you've shown your love for me
A better dog I'll never see.




Poetry by penfold18
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Written on 2006-05-05 at 10:53

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GB
Hi ! ... I LIKE dogs so much , espec mine ...and after reading this prose , LIKE this too !! ... Well done G ......... G !
2006-05-09


Zoya Zaidi
Beutiful, beautiful story, dear Graham,
Just when I was beginning to think it was a loved human being-was even ready to shed a year or two-in comes your famous anti climax. Very smartly done.
Bravo, dear friend!
A dog can be such a loving and loved companion!

***Hugs to make you feel better on the sad demise***
Love, xxx, Zoya
2006-05-06


Kathy Lockhart
What a beautiful love story. I know how our pets can be so much a part of us. We do fall in love with them and they with us. This was written with such sweetness and purity. Wonderful flow. : ) kathy
2006-05-05


Rik The PoetBay support member heart!
A wonderful write. A wonderful sentiment. The first line picks you up and then it flows perfectly till the end.
2006-05-05


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
a very good write graham in you very powerful style well done rgds mike
2006-05-05


Nathalia
Aaaawww! Love this poem. I had a dog too once. A collie. Loved him so much. It really hurt when he passed away.
2006-05-05