Michelle Faulkner Poet Etheree

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In memory of my basset hound, Sadie 2000 - 2013

I still miss you, old girl

 

 

 

For Sadie

By
The back
Door I find
Her chipped red bowl
Sunk into cold mud
Cupping my hands, I hold
Gently, my last piece of her
I think she knew, that gray morning
Putting her nose on my lap to say
Goodbye - but I, distracted by jobs and
Chores, left her asleep on her frayed blanket
I returned too late and she was gone
A decade past, but I still cry
Dusty tears for yesterday
Yet when I lift my face
Through silver cracked clouds
I can glimpse her
Paw prints on
Heaven's
Grass

2/18/22

E Forms - Etheree contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
First Place

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Lindsay Laurie March 14, 2022 at 6:14 PM Hello Michelle ... I know how you feel. Losing a beloved pet is so hard to get over, and I'm not sure if some of us ever do - thanks Michelle for your touching words - Lindsay

Smita Kulkarni March 14, 2022 at 9:32 AM A sweet and touching poetry! God Bless!!

Laura Leiser March 3, 2022 at 3:38 PM Oh, this is so touching and tugged at my heartstrings, Michelle! I lost my beloved dog last year, snd the emotions in your excellent poem bring it all back again. A fave!

Valerie Staton March 2, 2022 at 8:45 AM This is so sweet!! I know how precious our pets can be to us. My little one is getting up in age. She is my shadow. Follows me around all day long! Sorry for your loss. May God provide you with comfort and peace. Take care!

Bill Baker March 1, 2022 at 9:55 PM Wonderfully written poem, Michelle. It's so hard to lose someone close like family, whether a family member, human or pet, or a friend. It's nice to remember them from time to time. The times they were with you and the part they played in your life. Sorry for your loss. Hugs, Bill

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 1, 2022 at 12:58 AM Paw prints in Eden's garden yayy what a adoring lovely poem for missed doggie gone off to heaven aw. The structure is fab and you expressed superbly. Kudos! <<<<<<<>>>>>>>^^^^^^^>>>>><<<<<<<< Plz read and comment my newest poem too.

Harry Horsman February 25, 2022 at 8:25 PM Oh, this is lovely Michelle, says so much about the poet too!

Sam Kauffman February 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM Okay - that one brought tears to my eyes. Wonderfully done Michelle. Superb images of the bowl, the frayed blanket, "paw prints on Heaven's grass" all masterfully blended together. This brought memories of losing our previous Wheaten, Ted. We knew he was getting ready to leave us. I put him on his ratty old pillow that he wouldn't give up. Turned around and he was gone. My heart aches for those who lose a beloved friend! Blessings! P.S. - three weeks later Paddy bounced into our lives.

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2022 at 5:58 AM A beautiful write, Michelle! You’ve captured in your heartfelt imagery, the loss of a precious pet. Congratulations on first place!

Alexis Y. February 21, 2022 at 5:20 AM Hi Michelle, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day-Alexis

Sotto Poet February 20, 2022 at 1:17 PM Back with congratulations on your win in the E Forms - Etheree contest, which you won with your lovely poem. You have earned it, laregely. Blessings and hugs

Constance La France February 20, 2022 at 1:03 PM Michelle, congratulations on your First Place win in my E Forms - Etheree contest with your sadly beautiful poem, it touched my heart deeply, I know the pain of losing a pet to death ~Constance

Ann Peck February 20, 2022 at 11:07 AM Oh, Michelle - I cried over this one. I've had to say goodbye to so many. And, now one is going blind, to add to my tears. Your poem is so very, very beautiful. I'm facing it.

John Watt February 19, 2022 at 11:57 PM How can one not shed a tear when a long time friend like Sadie passes into the next world? This is touching and beautiful in all the right ways, and the red bowl adds a layer of tangible reality to touch and hold onto, with a physical connection to Sadie. Love it, I predict a winner ~ John

Gershon Wolf February 19, 2022 at 6:15 PM This is just the best tribute to a 'special friend' I've ever read, and in etheree form to boot. Bravo, Michelle

Sotto Poet February 19, 2022 at 6:10 AM Wonderful and heartbreaking tribute and thoughts for a pet who passed away unexpectedly and without your presence. Best wishes for the contest.

Charles Messina February 19, 2022 at 3:43 AM Sorry about Sadie, Michelle. Such beautiful sentiments written. She is barking in doggie heaven :) Hugs Charlie

Anil Deo February 18, 2022 at 8:54 PM If we cry for our pets, we will take care of this world. And you do My Sister in this Wonderful Universe Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 8:57 PM Thank you so much, Anil, I think if we just take care of each other, and nature, a little better, so much could heal~

Valsa George February 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM I can assure, you are going to be a winner ! What lovely and poignant sentiments for a pet whose last moments, you couldn't witness. I had a dachshund whose absence I still feel so deep ! Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 8:56 PM The sorrow lingers but so do the memories, thank you for your kind comment, Valsa

Mystic Rose Rose February 18, 2022 at 2:20 PM they do that often you know slip away when your not watching, its a sign of great love on their part. I felt that one, deeply dearest . :) Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 3:48 PM Thank you for your comforting words, I still miss her almost ten years later~

Gary Radice February 18, 2022 at 11:14 AM When a pet dies it's not just the pet is it that dies ..but a part of you as well. Lovely poem. Cheers - Gary Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 12:15 PM Thank you so much, Gary, appreciate your kind words

Andy Chunn February 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM Michelle... I really can relate to this one. It brought tears to my eyes. I just lost Louie (a schnauzer - see my poem) last November. He was truly my best friend. The pain is tough....and doesn't go away easily. Thank you for this heartfelt poem of loss. "Glimpse her paw prints on Heaven's grass" - I truly understand. Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 12:14 PM Thank you for sharing your story, Andy, I am so sorry for the loss of your Louie, but I find poetry is a good form of therapy~

Rico Leffanta February 18, 2022 at 10:27 AM Nothing is as sad as watching the light fade from a loved one's eyes . . . .Aloha! Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 12:13 PM She had already passed when I got home that day, my husband was the one who told me - thanks for your comment, Rico

Alexis Y. February 18, 2022 at 9:54 AM Hi Michelle, You've penned such a heartfelt tribute to your dear pet. When I lost my dog Big Red many years ago it was as though I was losing a family member. From reading this well-written verse, I could tell how much Sadie meant to you. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 12:12 PM Losing a pet is hard but their memories live on in us, thank you for your heart felt comments, Alexis

Paulette Calasibetta February 18, 2022 at 9:35 AM What a lovely tribute to Sadie! It resonates for me, my little dog, Phoebe who lived 14 years. Your poem so beautifully expresses:"cupping my hands, I hold gently, my last piece of her"... I did the same thing. It is heartbreaking but as you also said:I can glimpse her paw prints on heaven's grass.....Oh, how it warms my heart. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. :)Paulette Michelle Faulkner February 18, 2022 at 12:10 PM Thank you for your warm comments, Paulette - yes we will always miss them but their memories are kept in the heart ~