Nothing is the same
All the lights are on
yet the dark is oppressive
I imagine you’re out there
Dreaming lets me smile
I think you’re in the next room
Pretending is a talent of mine
I miss you completely
Maybe one day
we’ll be together again
at the beyond
when I grow tired of pretending
and short
of breath
Rocky
missing you greatly, my dear friend and companion
anntogether 
If you find out how to make it stop, please tell me. ❤
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Though I wrote this with Rocky in mind, I was thinking it truly is more for the people in our lives who have moved on.
I know you’ve experienced deep loss in your life. I’m so very sorry you live with a heavy tug upon your generous heart – if words could heal – I’d throw you a bunch and then some.
The memories we shelter so carefully inside, the ones that make us smile are the very same ones that make us cry – and yet we’d never change them. Within tears of happiness and sadness, our loved ones live on ever-present and near.
am
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Good poem. Great drawing. Forgetting is not an option.
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Thank you.
You are absolutely right, forgetting not an option. We often work at remembering even the tiniest of details – like a slightly lopsided smile…
am:)
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So sweet. It is hard to take loss no matter for whom. May writing the words for you comfort.
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Thank you,
Ah, we all must march on…
annmarie 🙂
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AM,
This is exactly what I’m talking about.
Perfect.
“Pretending is a talent of mine /
I miss you completely” —
Perfect.
Closing, frisson, perfect.
These are simple but hefty words,
emotionally-charged, perfect.
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🙂
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Rocky looks so bright and sparky. Dogs know things about living in the moment. Natural philosophers.
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He was always smiling 🙂
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Singularly poignant, AnnMarie.
Sorry for my silence of the past few days: my WordPress site blocked my access for reasons that remain obscured by the wonderful obfustication of techie language. But I’m back now!
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Thank you, Stuart.
There is nothing more frustrating than the technicalities of technology…argh.
Glad you found a way back.
am:)
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I am so saddened to hear about Rocky’s passing. He was obviously a very special dog. You’re family’s love for him shines in all your posts. My condolences.
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Ah, thank you. Yes, he was one of those special dogs and will be sorely missed. But we really enjoyed the time we had with him, no matter how short it was.
Hope all your animals are doing well 🙂
am
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Yes, real time is measured in love. Not hours. All our furry creatures are doing well, thank you. Rambunctious and full of themselves. Just the way we love ’em, lol. You guys take care.
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Thank you and so glad your four-legged menagerie is well 🙂
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Oh, this one made me cry. We all miss those who are waiting for us “at the beyond”. How beautifully you captured that yearning. – Fawn
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Thank you, Fawn.
As I was writing this I thought, gosh, I’m being silly he was a dog – but the underlying thought was to me – more human.
am:)
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Universal words that apply to so many. Tomorrow will be two years since a 6 minute cardiac arrest of the love of my life. So many frightening images still in my head….but we had angels along the way….and we’ve been blessed with two “bonus” years. Thankful for every day and hopeful for many many more to come. These words bring to mind the mortality of beings — and the love that stays in our hearts. Your words go so far beyond dear Rocky….and dear he was…not a silly dog…a life’s companion. That is really what we are all about…relationships. So — thank you for your words here.
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I wrote this and truth be told, I did feel a tad foolish that is was with my beloved Rocky in mind. But I also hoped the words would resonate with others thinking of their – two and four-legged angels.
Thank you for your kind words here.
And I’m so glad the love of your life is still with you…sharing in your living:)
am:)
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So beautiful, so sad. A huge virtual hug is coming your way!
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Thank you, Leslie.
am:)
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