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Cuddle Babies Replay Memory

I remember the day Trixie died,
Sinbad staring out upon her grave.
No crying, just day after day, homage.

I couldn’t stand seeing the pain,
Nothing I did, petting, holding,
Could bring him away from the grave.

So down to the pet store I drove
Hoping for a partner to please
And found a pair of cuddles, babies

Arms wrapped together in play
One black one orange which should it be?
Orange like Sinbad or black?

But how could I take one from another
Leave another hole, so black and orange
Babies two, drew Sinbad back over

To sleep the peaceful sleep of cuddles
Warmth from another, held like a mother
Or held like a father, Sinbad was mine

Once more we could live in happy cheer
Death deserted from our midst
When the wonder of youth appeared.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 10/9/2016 10:03:00 AM
You have touched us in this wrenching poem. Thanks.
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Date: 3/28/2013 9:23:00 PM
Congratulations, with your winning poem Sheri , I'm also stopping by to say hi, and wish you an early Happy Easter, just in case I don't have time to stop by in the next few days. take care and have yourself a good one~ Always & Forever *LINDA"
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Date: 3/27/2013 5:19:00 PM
Amazing Cheri , a nice winning poem, Congrats~SKAT
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Date: 3/25/2013 4:14:00 PM
Beautiful and Nice piece,Sheri...Congratulations on your win...Nice going,Pal...
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Date: 3/24/2013 10:50:00 PM
Although this comes late, Sheri, it's my sincere congratulations on your win with this delightful poem. Thanks for stopping by the other day. Always, Annalise
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Date: 3/24/2013 8:55:00 AM
Sheri, it's a deeply touching piece, congrats on your win and thnx for the visit:) jag
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Date: 3/24/2013 1:12:00 AM
My hearty congratulations on your win in my contest my dear friend Sheri! I extremely love and enjoyed your amazing poem. Thank you so much for your full support. Have a blessed Palm Sunday/Weekend! love and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 3/16/2013 8:45:00 AM
A pleasure to meet you Sheri on PS. Reading your poem I see your a pet lover too. Oh, to have a pet pass away breaks the heart, but it makes your heart even richer to give another pet a home. I love your poem dearly. Warm Smiles Always, Connie
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Date: 3/15/2013 6:02:00 PM
This is a touching piece. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for your visit and comments.
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Date: 3/15/2013 3:30:00 PM
Nice to meet you also !! Sad but then heartwarming tale at the end. Tender heart for a loved pet...love it !!
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Date: 3/13/2013 9:20:00 AM
Welcome Premium Member...good to read this poetry....Should I lose my LULU I will know what to do...thanks to you....
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