It doesn’t come buried
In unwanted pheromones
Huddled over ripened flesh,
It’s the subtle look
Of wonderment from
The sleepy eyes
Of a senior canine,
Beckoning a belly rub
From your callused hands
You satisfy a need
Watch her lull into
A deep sleep, tongue hanging
Out
While she dreams
Sometimes I forget about love, about loving, about yearning to be loved because I have grown tired of the fight for it. Then I look at my friendly companion, the actual love of my life, and I remember love again. And, I am thankful.
❤️❤️❤️! 🙂
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Pets can bring in us, as well as remind us, the best in life……. All we have to do is get lost in their eyes.
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So true. So very true.
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Beautiful, trE. Yes, dogs teach us how to love – if we listen… I have missed you my friend. 🙂 xo
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Hey, Faith!!! How are you doing?! 😊
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(((big hugs))) back my friend 🙂 xo
Couldn’t post this where you (((hugged))) me. It wouldn’t let me.
Whoops! Somehow deleted your message about it being good to see me back. I have sincerely missed you too. I feel such warmth being amongst you and certain others on WordPress…my writing ‘family’.
I have slowed down a lot as I find it difficult still…I suppose the anxiety is related to my poor health and thus concerns of my future. But I miss my writing (and WP friends).
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You take your time. No one’s rushing you at all. I know when a major break is necessary. We’ll be right here. 😊
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Thank you dear trE 🙂
I feel though, if I push myself it’s overall better. I hope you are (and Jernee) are well.
PS. Please send me the link to Jernee’s blog, I couldn’t find it.
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When I deleted both of my blogs, I said that if I created another, it would be an all-in-one blog. That’s what this is. You’ll find Jernee here too. 😊
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Oh trE, I didn’t realise. I very much enjoyed Jernee’s blog. And, I will enjoy this one likewise. 🙂 hugs + blessings xo
PS. My Chester (Jack Russell lady is 10 years too…I believe you said your little girl is this age).
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Yes! Jernee just turned 10 this past April! Aww, a very happy belated to Chester!
And, no worries. I’m just glad you’re back. 😊
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She’s a lucky one to be so loved but I know you’re the luckiest because of how she warms your heart. I see the love there and it is a pure love.
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Thank you. Yes, ma’am. I am quite lucky. I know this for a fact.
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You deserve her love 💓 and more
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*nods* Thank you.
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I love this entire piece, but the way you began it blew me away:
“It doesn’t come buried
In unwanted pheromones
Huddled over ripened flesh…”
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Thanks, Mags. I’m glad you love it. I get a little emotional when it comes to Jernee. You know that, though. Lol. 💙
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Yep. 🙂
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THIS IS LOVE ❤ yes my friend, what a gorgeous tribute to your globe eyed beauty there ❤ ❤ hugs from Auntie K & Uncle J ❤
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💙
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Lovely. I love my dog.
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They sometimes make everything so much better. 😊
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Yes they do.
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😊
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This is mind blowing, Tre.
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Hey, you! Thank you!
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Always love.
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There’s Jernee!!! Looking like she own’s the place…. oh wait…. she does!! LOL 🙂 Lovely poem… I have 2 senior dogs ages 12 and 13 and their muzzles are now snowy white from age.. it’s difficult to see them get older, knowing our time with these precious creatures are limited. Give that little girl a belly rub for me 🙂
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I shall do exactly that. Yes, Jernee just turned 10 this past April. The older she gets, the more ornery she becomes, however, she is still my sweet girl. Give yours a pat for me, please.
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I know the older I get, the more ornery I become too…. I can relate! LOL Happy Belated Birthday to Jernee! I’ll give mine a pat for you, they never turn down those…. or cookies! hehehe
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Haha! Awesome! And, thank you!
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