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Lassie

I stand before you after all these years Amid the ocean brine with misty tears On these old banks above the Fundy Bay With all those words I never got to say Wild daisies spread themselves across your grave Where lies the fallen marker that I made When I was but a child and new to death In grief so deep it nearly took my breath That broken house still sits above the bay Now weathered by those many stormy days Those years we walked along that rocky shore Those years you saw me safely to my door And now that I am old I do believe You were an angel sent by God to me ... In Loving Memory Written: February 2nd, 2016

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Date: 6/13/2020 4:11:00 PM
This sonnet flows beautifully, Elaine, and the subject matter is lovely and touching. Whether pets or friends, angels do have a special place in our lives! ~ Best regards, my friend // paul
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Elaine George
Date: 6/15/2020 6:31:00 AM
Thank you for your comments, Paul...most appreciated. I have a little dog now that is the a great light in my life. "Sweetpea is her name". ~ Elaine
Date: 4/29/2018 7:44:00 PM
Oh my. Tears... An excellent tribute. Congratulations on your placement.
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Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:31:00 PM
Thank you so much, Susan
Date: 4/29/2018 1:23:00 PM
What a lovely poem this is, Elaine. Indeed we do not forget those tender, but heartbreaking experiences that teach us of the harsh realities of life and death. Expression is the key to healing the wounded heart :)
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Date: 4/30/2018 12:34:00 PM
Thank you so much Carrie.
Date: 4/29/2018 12:05:00 PM
Beautiful and soulful. Congrats on your most deserving win, Elaine.
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Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:34:00 PM
Thank you so much, Line
Date: 12/5/2016 5:10:00 AM
SUPERB SONNET THAT REACHES IN TO TOUCH THE HEART AND EVOKE MEMORIES OF FRIENDSHIP, BE IT WITH PEOPLE OR PETS.
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Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 6:53:00 AM
Thank you so much for your welcome comments, Robert. Elaine
Date: 3/2/2016 8:02:00 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
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Date: 2/16/2016 11:43:00 AM
Lovely!!
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Date: 2/17/2016 1:01:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sarita. Elaine
Date: 2/13/2016 2:06:00 AM
Hi Elaine, its me again. The poem is really great, I love it.... I have a question the style sonnet. ( I am practicing on sonnets) I know that sonnet should be 14 lines divided into two sections. Octave and sestet, but the way you wrote it, it could be a couplet as well? or since your has some degree of spirituality/God/ death.. could it be masnavi (since I am Persian). If this is also correct, then I can do this way as well, which is easier thanABBAABBA, CDCDCD... cheers
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Date: 2/13/2016 6:47:00 AM
There are many forms of sonnets. This is just one. If you click on forms at the top of the poetry soup home page, you will find an example of this form, written by the American poet, Robert Frost. Thank you for stopping by, Pashang.
Date: 2/6/2016 8:38:00 AM
A heartfelt poem, Elaine, is Lassie the one who saved you? Great poem... Love LINDA
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Date: 2/4/2016 11:36:00 PM
This beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes Elaine. Congratulations on having this beauty selected as POTD!
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Date: 2/5/2016 1:51:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, dear Connie. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 11:04:00 PM
Elaine, wow!!! I love the lines touching and heartfelt, drawing me to feel with you the emotions.. congrats! =`) smiles~Olive Eloisa =`)!
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Date: 2/5/2016 1:44:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Olive. Much appreciated!
Date: 2/4/2016 8:28:00 PM
Oh dear, Elaine, ......this beautiful and emotive poem in remembrance of your beloved childhood friend, could not be more touching. One never forgets that tender bond and how magical those dear canine souls could fulfill our every need. The love between child and pet is never severed. A lovely poem :)
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Date: 2/5/2016 1:39:00 AM
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your kind comments, Carrie. They mean so much to me. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 4:28:00 PM
So sad and hard to lose a pet as a child. Lovely picture you painted standing along the banks with your memories. Lovey Elaine.
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Date: 2/5/2016 1:20:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Tim. Much appreciated!
Date: 2/4/2016 1:35:00 PM
a beautiful sentiment to a old friend.
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 2:17:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Ann. As they say, a dog is a man's , in this case, a little girls, best friend. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 1:20:00 PM
Elaine, this is so sadly beautiful, it touched my heart so much, I have goose bumps, what an incredible talented pen you have, well done !!!
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 2:12:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, dear Constance, and for your kind comments; they mean so much to me. Elaine
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Date: 2/4/2016 1:21:00 PM
and congratulations of Poem Of The Day !!
Date: 2/4/2016 10:37:00 AM
A beautiful sonnet and such a lovely tribute. Congrats on POTD! PS. Soupie...
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 2:15:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Kim. They mean a lot to me. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 9:07:00 AM
Beautifully moving. Congrats on p.o.t.d.
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Date: 2/4/2016 2:15:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Jeannie, and for your kind comments. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 8:04:00 AM
Beautiful!!
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Date: 2/4/2016 2:14:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Robert. Elaine
Date: 2/4/2016 6:38:00 AM
A beautiful, emotional tribute. Your emotions flowed, and my tears could easily do the same, but I am turning my inner channel. I was touched because it is genuinely and deeply touching. CayCay
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Date: 2/4/2016 5:02:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Elaine !!!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/4/2016 6:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne Lise. Elaine
Date: 2/3/2016 12:14:00 PM
A 7, and a favourite! A perfectly crafted SONNET with flawless cadence, marvelous phrasing and superb rhyming! BRAVO Elaine!! Best wishes, Keith
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 4:35:00 AM
Thank you so much, Keith, this means so much to me. If you like sonnets, I wrote one sometime ago that you might like entitled, A Winter Rose.
Date: 2/3/2016 11:46:00 AM
A beautiful write, Elaine. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 4:29:00 AM
Thank you so much, Caryl.
Date: 2/3/2016 1:00:00 AM
Wonderful poem that brought tears for my Lady. Very nicely done.
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 4:12:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Susan. You and I both know what unconditional love is.
Date: 2/2/2016 1:18:00 PM
- Dear Elaine, this is so beautiful ... with soft feelings - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Elaine George
Date: 2/3/2016 12:03:00 AM
Thank you, Anne Lise, for dropping by and for you kind comments.
Date: 2/2/2016 10:28:00 AM
What more could a soul ask but to be remembered in such a poetically and tender way? Loved it, dear Elaine!
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Elaine George
Date: 2/2/2016 11:58:00 PM
Thank you, Demetrios, for your ever so kind comments.
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