James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Babe

I remember...
 when I chased the girls around the yard in the snow.
you always gently shouldered me out of their path!
protecting them, while loving me!

I remember...
when I walked you, towards the end, you simply laid-down,
I carried you home

I remember...
Mom called me at work, said you wouldn't eat,
or drink your water, I came home to you

I remember...
taking you to the Vet, he said your body was filled
with lymphoma

I remember...
holding you as you slipped away, after the injection

I remember...
arriving home home and screaming "what have I 
done to you Babe Ruth"

I remember...
waking in my slumber to the sound of your toenails clicking
down the hall, coming to sleep at the foot of my bed

I remember...
hearing you come to me three-times,
each time I arose, looking for you

I remember...
you were never there



....For Constance's All Pets Go To Heaven Contest

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Tina Lasley February 15, 2010 at 6:27 PM Does this bring back memories..... I had my wonderful Molly for 12 yrs and then came the time I had to put her down. Soooo sad, but she was ready. I miss her sooooo much!!!! Tina

Sara Kendrick October 18, 2009 at 6:52 AM Very sad but passionate write for the love of a pet. Keep writing. Sara

Chacko Itticheria October 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM Congratulations James,on winning the contest. This is a very touchhy poetry,again I read it over and over,heart breaking,the feelings,the memories,the love,the companionship all are hard to forget.A real melancholy. Best wishes, Chacko

Carrie Richards October 1, 2009 at 8:36 AM Congratulations, James...on placing in the contest with this touching poem! Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown October 1, 2009 at 4:01 AM Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest Jim. Love, Carol

Raul Moreno October 1, 2009 at 12:21 AM JMG, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul

Debbie Guzzi September 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM awwww what a sweet dog we once had a dog named Babe too! When my father moved us to NY, he gave away the dog. Then he divorced my Mom. We had no home, no friends, no dog and no Dad. Dad always does things in a dramatic way. I missed Babe all over reading this! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown September 23, 2009 at 8:52 AM Wishing you the best in the contest Jim. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse September 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM nicely done, I am glad buddy went without me having to put him down.

Carrie Richards September 22, 2009 at 3:37 PM Oh, what a sad and tender heartbreaking poem. Great write, makes me cry! ~ Carrie