Beagle Minus

Hey you, dog!
With your white tail tipping past my window
Or your face, tricolor, pressed against the glass,
I can see you even in the dark garden, 
But now our garden games are past.

The couch stretched out beside me for a day or two,
The water bowl still full and going green.
The door bell rings and I'm alone to answer.
Frankie Boy! Bad dog! I thought I'd be the one to leave.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Summers Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:31 AM
I feel this. I have friends waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for me. Beautiful poem. John
Mccann Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Thank you, John. I like the idea of the Rainbow Bridge. I have never been able to bring myself to get another dog; he was such a special guy. Elizabeth
Conn Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 7:43 PM
So difficult losing a best friend. Hugs.
Mccann Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 10:37 PM
Thanks Chris. The vet was crying as much as me!
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