this morning, my friend
I thought I heard you
thumping the stairs
more excited for my arrival
than old socks
warm from the dryer
I expected to see you there
a big smile for me
and the new day
rays of sun
reaching with tender heat
my friend
I must remember not to gaze down
to the bottom step
every sunup
the thumps I hear
are not yours
but my heart
stuck in sad echo
still missing you
so I must work harder
at remembering to look up
to find your smile there
in a billowy cloud
the one with a thumping tail
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It’s beautiful AnnMarie. I’m sorry for your sadness. We are lucky to know such wonderful love.
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Rocky, our Shepherd was a good friend. Thank you, Debra,
Hope all is well in your world.
am:)
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Which is why we call them “Man’s/Woman’s best briend”. I will add that dog’s are God’s way to teach humans about unconditional love.
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Truly 🙂
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Aww! Beautiful photo of your loving doggies. It’s been over a year that my Sassy passed and the healing has gradually seeped into my heart. Still have moments though.
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We’d like to get another Shepherd at some point in the future. I feel bad for our little guy, Mojo – they were such pals. But life wags onward and upward:)
Thank you, Olga.
am:)
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Lovely, AMRK. “my heart / stuck in a sad echo” is sublime. The echoes of longing, loss. Dog paws like that thumping sound in the dryer, like the thumping heart = excellent descriptions. Rocky, so sweet.
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You know D.S.,
I keep looking down at the bottom of the stupid stairs when I first wake – Rocky used to always come running to the bottom – his big stupid tail clunking the wall. I always looked forward to his big cheesy smile – miss it still…
am:)
This morning we heard a few coyotes and Mojo was a nervous wreck – never used to be with his big sidekick. This too shall pass…:)
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“This too shall pass” … yes it does, and it doesn’t. The heart has its own memory bank. It does get easier, however.
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It will, my friend…
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Beautiful. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you. Our Shepherd, Rocky was a good soul:)
Thank you.
annmarie:)
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Hugs for you my friend. Losing my dog and best friend when i was very young is something never forgotten. A taste of deep hurt while so young.
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Morning, John.
We remember the good times with Rocky – he was a treasure while with us.
Thank you.
am:)
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good morning to you! x
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I don’t know if you can stop. The thump and smile will always be there. It’s so difficult. I’m sorry AnnMarie. They are our loves forever. I look at his sweet face and think of all the joy he added to the world. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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He was a beautiful boy.
Thank you.
am:)
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AnnMarie, I am so sorry forgetting how much you miss Rocky…at the least you know how much he was loved by you and your family…Love you, Mom
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xo
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So sorry beautiful AnnMarie. Sending comfort to your precious soul 💗
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Thank you.
am:)
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So sorry to hear about your shep dying !! I hope he died peacefully and cos of old age ! I know what it’s like when one of your dogs die, they are such true friends ! I’m sure your little dog misses his mate !
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He did die peacefully but he was just 7. The cancer took him quickly… Little Mojo does miss Rocky.
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Gwen.
am:)
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7 years is not old !!! the poor thing ! I had several dogs who died of cancer in recent years as I had 4 older dogs at once cos I adopted a few from friends who could no longer look after their dogs so it was 4 death dogs in 2 years I think but they were 14-12,5-13- and 10, now I have 2 four year olds adopted from Spain where they just kill all the dogs who have no owner, even puppies !!! can you believe !!! I hope little Mojo will soon get a new friend, that will cheer him up ! which doesn’t mean Rocky will be forgotten !!
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Hi Gwen,
Yes, Rocky was too young. We were fortunate to have him for the short time we did. He was a real love. He had an excellent life – lots of running, family time, neighborhood dog play…
We will adopt again.
Thank you for your words here. And thank you for sharing your dog “tails” too. How wonderful you’ve been taking in so many dogs in need.:)
Have a lovely day.
am:)
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Love your wiener dog!
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Mojo has an awesome personality – almost as big as his appetite 😉
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He might have fun with our Amber. 🙂
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Ooo la la
I’m sure he would, as he’s quite the stud you know;)
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LOVE this picture, they are just toooooo cute!!! ❤️
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Thank you, Ann
am:)
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You will probably always look for him at the bottom of the step; what wonderful memories you have of the good times. Rocky will be waiting for you across the Rainbow Bridge. Hugs to you, AnnMarie. – Fawn
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Thank you, Fawn.
Still missing him much
am:)
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