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Memories of Paws ... (pause)
I love when my dog
paws me awake
runs to the door at 4am
we head out,
he stops at the edge
of the deck
his nose working
the air hard
we stand there
for several minutes
staring into the darkness
not sure what is beyond
the edge of the deck
that holds him
he visibly relaxes
stares up at me
heads back to the door
to go inside,
another quiet adventure
paws me awake
runs to the door at 4am
we head out,
he stops at the edge
of the deck
his nose working
the air hard
we stand there
for several minutes
staring into the darkness
not sure what is beyond
the edge of the deck
that holds him
he visibly relaxes
stares up at me
heads back to the door
to go inside,
another quiet adventure
Published 4th Sep 2017
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4th Sep 2017 2:26pm
I sometimes wish I had a dog. Cats can't really go on adventures like dogs can. Lovely
15th Sep 2017 10:01pm
Thank you so much Ash for the read and lovely comments ... much appreciated ... they each have their own forms of adventure... :)
4th Sep 2017 2:33pm
I love the relationship that runs throughout the poem. A relationship of equal terms, of instinctively joining together in calmness facing the unknown before them. Not much else is needed, they are prepared for whatever comes... A way of living that humanity refuses to choose.
15th Sep 2017 10:04pm
Thank you so much Takis for the read and thoughtful comments ... greatly appreciated, as was the add to your RL ♡ When we treat our animals with respect and love, with an inner calm .. they learn to trust our instincts and us in turn theirs ... it forms a deep unfaltering bond ...
4th Sep 2017 4:58pm
15th Sep 2017 10:06pm
Thank you so much Purpleheart for the read and thoughtful comments .. much appreciated
4th Sep 2017 8:28pm
What an enjoyable piece of praise for your loyal, and lovable friend!
With your lines, you warm my heart!
With your lines, you warm my heart!
15th Sep 2017 10:08pm
Thank you so much DarkEnchantress for the read and thoughtful comments .. we had an amazing bond .. one I will always treasure .. miss him more than Words can express ...
15th Sep 2017 10:14pm
My dear friend...i am so, so sorry to learn that he is no longer with you! You have truly honored your loyal companion with this loving tribute. Warm hugs to you!
15th Sep 2017 11:24pm
5th Sep 2017 1:49am
I love this :-) - I have a 9 month old puppy who doesn't like the dark or the rain - he's a wee soul :-)
15th Sep 2017 10:10pm
Thank you so much David ...for the read and thoughtful comments ... there is nothing more fun, and at times more challenging than a puppy ... but they weave their ways into our hearts almost instantly ... I hope you are blessed with many years together :)
5th Sep 2017 1:49pm
15th Sep 2017 10:12pm
Thank you so much Ahavati .. for the read and thoughtful comments.. greatly appreciated .. as is the add to your RL ♡ox
