Coincidentally, I read this poem after I had written a note to a dog breeder to tell her some of my priorities. I also wrote about my two senior dogs; both had passed 2 years ago, within a few months of each other. When the first dog passed while en route to the hospital, the other dog didn't know she had passed. Shadow continued to sniff the air for Bella; and doing other behaviors demonstrating confusion; grief. 3 months later, Shadow passed. Though I'm no longer sniffing couch cushions and blankets for their scent, I still have their dog collars hanging from the rear-view of my car. A scent, previously considered as a repugnant, dirty-dog-in-need-of-a-bath smell; but after their passing, I was grateful for that pungency. Anyways, a beautiful coincidence to read your poem. So, lovely.
Coincidentally, I read this poem after I had written a note to a dog breeder to tell her some of my priorities. I also wrote about my two senior dogs; both had passed 2 years ago, within a few months of each other. When the first dog passed while en route to the hospital, the other dog didn't know she had passed. Shadow continued to sniff the air for Bella; and doing other behaviors demonstrating confusion; grief. 3 months later, Shadow passed. Though I'm no longer sniffing couch cushions and blankets for their scent, I still have their dog collars hanging from the rear-view of my car. A scent, previously considered as a repugnant, dirty-dog-in-need-of-a-bath smell; but after their passing, I was grateful for that pungency. Anyways, a beautiful coincidence to read your poem. So, lovely.
What a sad story. Thank you for sharing about your beloved pets.
Having lost my last two horses within a year of each other, this poem goes deep.
Oh, we're so sorry to hear that, Lisa. It's always so difficult to lose our furry friends.
oooh. This is masterful. So glad to get to read this today. I will flag the poem, too, so that I can read it again.
Thank you, Annie--we're always grateful for your close attention.
Such a beautiful sonnet. Just perfect.
Thank you--this one touched us deeply.