Dog Depression

His boy left for school far away
how could we explain?
he took up residence on the stair landing
his chin took residence on the floor
he slept there too
waiting 
his eyes dark and sad
its been too long
his boy had been gone before not this long
not this long
the other boys come and go
but not his
six weeks and his tail wagged a bit
his smile started to come back
but the back of his eyes stayed dark
he's waiting
that boy is out there somewhere.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Yes pets feel the emotional pain when the one closest to them leaves for whatever reason .. a lovely write Veronica on the separation anxiety of pets and owners alike... enjoyed with luv..
A   Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 6:13 PM
sad with a good litle smile at the end, enjoyed your poem, Veronica,..p.d.
Mehta Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Very creative and sentimental write, enjoyed it, Veronica
Joseph Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Poor dog is going to turn inside out at Thanksgiving!
Kendrick Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Yes, dogs attach to one person more than the others in the family and they hurt when that person is gone...I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara
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