deepundergroundpoetry.com
A Dying Dog - moaned for Death ( for Cooper/after Emily Dickinson )
A Dying Dog moaned for Death
Despite how hard I begged
I pleaded with the Universe
Until my knuckles bled
His Loyalty waned not once
Though body clearly did
His Spirit steadfast in its goal
Returned from whence it came
'Twas not my lack of Belief that failed
'Twas not His Will to Live
But Both in selfless Love released
The Other from their Grief
In Memory of my Beloved Cooper
'06 - 12.06.18
Despite how hard I begged
I pleaded with the Universe
Until my knuckles bled
His Loyalty waned not once
Though body clearly did
His Spirit steadfast in its goal
Returned from whence it came
'Twas not my lack of Belief that failed
'Twas not His Will to Live
But Both in selfless Love released
The Other from their Grief
In Memory of my Beloved Cooper
'06 - 12.06.18
Published 8th Dec 2018
| Edited 12th Mar 2021
Author's Note
First Place Winner: "For the Love of Dogs" competition: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/11840/
Non- entry for the "Yesterday is History" comp: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10494/
Inspired by the death of my dog, and Dickinson's "A Dying Tiger moaned for drink"
http://bloggingdickinson.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-dying-tiger-moaned-for-drink.html?m=1
Non- entry for the "Yesterday is History" comp: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10494/
Inspired by the death of my dog, and Dickinson's "A Dying Tiger moaned for drink"
http://bloggingdickinson.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-dying-tiger-moaned-for-drink.html?m=1
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 14
reading list entries 2
comments 11
reads 1314
Commenting Preference:
The author encourages honest critique.
Anonymous
- Edited 16th Jun 2024 6:45am
8th Dec 2018 5:48am
<< post removed >>
Anonymous
8th Dec 2018 10:41am
😔❤🐕
A tribute to an amazingly inseperable bond, channeling Emily Dickinson herself.
💜💑
A tribute to an amazingly inseperable bond, channeling Emily Dickinson herself.
💜💑
8th Dec 2018 11:44am
Anonymous
- Edited 6th Feb 2019 11:45am
8th Dec 2018 1:34pm
<< post removed >>
8th Dec 2018 2:18pm
What a lovely pup, Im sure his life was blessed with love and happiness ❤️
8th Dec 2018 3:57pm
My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Cooper. Twelve years of companionship and love is hard to part with, I know from experience.
Though the poem may be in the vein of Emily Dickenson's, I believe it more so honors Cooper and the bond that those years developed between the two of you, for the final stanza says it all.
May your memories be cherished ones and your thoughts of happier times your solace.
Though the poem may be in the vein of Emily Dickenson's, I believe it more so honors Cooper and the bond that those years developed between the two of you, for the final stanza says it all.
May your memories be cherished ones and your thoughts of happier times your solace.
8th Dec 2018 5:06pm
What a great tribute, bringing words from differing realms and knitting them together with such finesse.
Anonymous
9th Dec 2018 3:16am
Awe Ahavati.......Im so sorry for the loss of Cooper......pets make wonderful companions and helps us smile when our days arent good.....beautiful tribute.....enjoyed.....purple luv & hugs xo :)
9th Dec 2018 8:01am
a touching tribute to your lovely one Ahavati! Am reminded of my own one when he left us a year ago..
I loved the spiritual realm & EmilyDickinson's style you had your verses flow...<3 write on x:)
I loved the spiritual realm & EmilyDickinson's style you had your verses flow...<3 write on x:)
Anonymous
13th Mar 2021 7:21pm
Congrats on your win in the "For The Love Of Dogs" comp! ❤🐕
