they cling to the legs
Ignorance and Want
beneath rich velvet robes
two malnourished beings
present in Their suffering
we remain focused on our priorities
during this season of hope and love
wrap tenderly our hearts
with Their existence
let us go forth
in humble spirit
and grand charity
for Rocky
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
The Ghost of Christmas Present
anntogether 
Rocky…a beautiful, beautiful dog.
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He was, as all dogs are:)
Thank you.
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This just came up on my twitter feed … when one door closes another opens up somehow http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/raffy-a1060415/
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Thank you for being so thoughtful. Our Rocky was found through German Shepherd Rescue and we’re following the same path. There is a good possibility we’ll be welcoming another Shep after the holidays
am:)
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Great news!
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Thank you. We remain hopeful. And thanks again for sharing. Really appreciate your thoughtfulness:)
am:)
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Beautiful words, for Rocky.
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Thank you, Deb.
am:)
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Is you elf the pups beloved playmate, or about to become a snack? Happy one week until Christmas! – Fawn
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Suffice it to say, elf sprinted back to the shelf that day;)
Christmas almost here! Happy Countdown to you too, Fawn!
am:)
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I’ve always thought that “Then learn this lesson” vignette from Carol is among the most devastating in literature. Gives me chills every time I read it. I read your lovely poem with great pleasure, my dear AM. : )
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I wholeheartedly agree. Thank you, Mark.
Merry, merry to you!
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