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A Sign of Winter Years

All these years
a hook of the leash
tail thumping against the floor
a splash of happiness out the door--
But the morning's heart is dashed 
watching him sleep
when I leave



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5/20/15  Submitted for Nette's Contest: "Septet II"
By Carrie Richards

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Skat A

June 6, 2015 at 11:22 PM

Carrie, congratulations on your win. Forever **SKAT**

Kim Merryman

June 6, 2015 at 11:00 PM

Sweet and heart-warming! Made me sigh. Congrats on your well--deserved win! Love, Kim

Eve Roper

June 6, 2015 at 10:02 PM

Wonderful verse a 7 , love the photo hugs eve

Judy Konos

June 6, 2015 at 8:45 PM

How adorable....what feelings....makes me miss my baby and he's right here! Time to kiss Lulu...my cat!

John Lawless

June 6, 2015 at 3:13 PM

Just dropping back to say congrats on the win Carrie.

Andrea Dietrich

June 6, 2015 at 1:16 PM

I just love that line about splash of happiness. How wonderful. I love this . BIG congrats in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich

June 6, 2015 at 1:16 PM

Is it your dog's picture?

Carrie Richards

June 6, 2015 at 1:26 PM

Not our dog, but we do have one (a golden lab), who is never this docile !! Our's is ready to go out the door before I even tie my shoes !!

Jan Allison

June 6, 2015 at 10:13 AM

so so touching Carrie many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

June 6, 2015 at 9:42 AM

Such few words show so much emotion as you realize what is ahead for your dear pet. Congratulations on your awesome win, Carrie!

Paul Callus

June 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM

This is lovely and touching. Pets make for delightful companions, but I hate the thought of losing them. Congrats on another podium finish:) // paul

Ravindra K Kapoor

May 23, 2015 at 1:41 PM

How beautifully you have captured the aging and the beauty of these sweet little animals, who try to live and grow with us like a family member. Thank you Carrie for your presence on my Blog. I shall be grateful for your Vote and good wishes. I have added 5 easy steps to cast the Vote in the Blog itself. Love and best wishes always dear friend. ...Ravindra K Kapoor

Ravi Sathasivam

May 21, 2015 at 5:47 AM

Excellent. Beautifully written. Enjoyed your poem by reading it. Tfs

Eileen Manassian

May 20, 2015 at 9:45 PM

Oh Carrie....what a lovely write. I like the pic as well. My brother's two dogs are getting old. It's sad to see, but this is life. What a unique take on the contest. :) Good luck. I enjoyed this write...especially the first two lines...Somehow those got to me. Hugs

John Lawless

May 20, 2015 at 6:02 PM

Love this Carrie, my 14 year old lab and I go for slow "sniffs".

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