Sammy

everyone said he was too small for a good watch dog.... why did he leave such a big hole in our hearts? .................................... 3/24/15 For Andrea's Contest: Tanka 3 Return To Top Ten

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/2/2015 2:57:00 PM

Our pets become our love!! Congrats...Sara

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/30/2015 11:58:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this lovely tanks, Carrie! Love, Kim

Edward Ebbs

Date: 3/30/2015 9:03:00 PM

Back with congrats :)

Kash Poet

Date: 3/30/2015 6:34:00 AM

So sorry to know. Very nice tanka.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/29/2015 10:38:00 AM

Oh, Heartbreaking, Congratulations on your win a 7 Blessings eve

Mohan Chutani

Date: 3/28/2015 11:44:00 PM

a hearty tribute to Sammy, Carrie. Congrats. Mohan

John Lawless

Date: 3/28/2015 1:46:00 PM

Congrats on the win.

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/28/2015 1:22:00 PM

Love this, Carrie..."too small"..."big hole"... wonderful sentiments and juxtaposition. Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

David Mohn

Date: 3/28/2015 1:21:00 PM

simply splendid...big congrats Carrie

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/28/2015 12:21:00 PM

Till the end he was as giving as while he was alive.He gave you this win even as you wrote this tribute for him. What a fine example of love between your family and man's best friend. Congratulations, Carrie!

Abdul Malik

Date: 3/28/2015 11:54:00 AM

Oh, this so nice! heart-wrenching and very very telling.

Constance La France

Date: 3/28/2015 7:39:00 AM

Carrie, congratulations on your wonderful win in the contest with this sadly beautiful poem, a perfect 7, why indeed do these little creatures have such a hold on our hearts . . .