Andrea Dietrich Poet Verse

A Dog Gone Tableau

“You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed.” 
from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince 

Though he yapped and whined,
I still loved him so.
He was my dear friend.
He'd turned old and blind
when we let him go.
How can my heart mend?

Written 10/15/14 by Andrea Dietrich
For the Design Your Tableau Contest of nette onclaud

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Sara Kendrick October 29, 2014 at 9:52 AM Great one about the topic chosen..I enjoyed reading your winner..Congrats..Sara

Teddy Kimathi October 27, 2014 at 3:44 AM A very moving tableau Andrea.... Congrats for your WIN! ^_^

Sandra Haight October 25, 2014 at 4:01 PM Andrea, congratulations on your win for your 'dog gone tableau' written about your dear furry friend and how your heart is still broken from missing him. Your emotion comes through so loud and clear through so few words. Sandra

Joseph May October 25, 2014 at 7:41 AM Congrats on your win Andrea...so sad when we have to let our pets go....

Anne-Lise Andresen October 25, 2014 at 7:28 AM - There are many that I have read before .... and many who not arrived at the winners list .... but, everyone can not win! - Really hard to judge .... (glad it's not me :) - In my eyes, everyone is so beautiful written! - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - Have a restful and lovely weekend,Andrea - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2014 at 5:37 AM Very meaningful write, congrats on the win, Andrea

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 5:05 AM Congratulations on your win.

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 5:03 AM Added to my favs.

Len Gasun October 24, 2014 at 10:38 PM Such a very lovely tableau this is my dearest friend Andrea. A great verse that portrays the love and loyalty to a dear friend. I love it so much.Thank you for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS on your win! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora-soupmail pls. ty

Joyce Johnson October 24, 2014 at 6:23 PM We were both thinking of our pets. I like yours. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Brenda Meier-Hans October 24, 2014 at 5:20 PM Congratulations on your win Andrea. I hope you are feeling better.

Jan Allison October 24, 2014 at 4:04 PM Dropping back with my congratulations on this emotional write Andrea:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dorian Petersen Potter October 22, 2014 at 1:20 PM Very nice take on this challenge with this tableau, Andrea! GL in the contest! Love and light! xxx D.

Paul Callus October 22, 2014 at 9:35 AM Hi Andrea...the subject matter is great and heart touching; all of us pet lovers know what it means to lose any of these special friends. On the technical side....you won me over by the rhyme pattern...it flows effortlessly. Well done! // paul Paul Callus October 26, 2014 at 5:50 AM ...back again for another read and with congratulation, Andrea!

Daver Austin October 20, 2014 at 3:33 PM Gulp! Damn tears just about ruined my laptop. Love, daver

Jennifer Walker October 19, 2014 at 7:24 AM Such meaning put into so little words. It's the reason I will not have another pet.

Gail Roberts October 18, 2014 at 12:43 PM The Little Prince. . . .one of my favorites not sure I understand what a "tableau" is so will research to better appreciate the poem

Robert Johnson October 18, 2014 at 8:26 AM This so reminds me of the movie Marley and me. You wrote this with such skill all the while your heart was breaking. Having a heart is what keeps us human. Keep your love alive. Peace. :)

Ravindra K Kapoor October 18, 2014 at 3:10 AM It is always painful to see them go one day. Even after leaving these beautiful and loyal friends continue to live in our , memory for a very long time to come. I can understand your feelings as I too missed my dog about 3 years back. It’s a touching write dear friend in the memory of your loving friend. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

David Mohn October 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM Tough subject but so well written...this will do well :)

Casarah Nance October 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM This is beautifully sad, it is a hard loss. Well done, I'm sure this will be tops on the contests wins, hugsxx

Maurice Yvonne October 17, 2014 at 3:35 PM What creative rhyming scheme abcabc. Touching and emotional. Tells a consice story. Pleasing to the ears. I don't think there is anything you missed. This is a Grand Slam!

Jan Allison October 17, 2014 at 3:27 PM Wow Andrea this is stunning - beautifully penned oh so sad and perfect for the contest:-) hugs jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans October 17, 2014 at 2:59 PM My heart knows exactly what you have written. They own our hearts. So sad.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2014 at 2:06 PM - Oh, Andrea great loss of your faithful friend - Lovely and touching Tableau - Good luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

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