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Gracie

Oh sweet pet, I miss you so, For you got old and had to go; I think of all the happy days You were part of me in so many ways. We took so many joyful walks, And had so many important talks; You were always ready to greet the day, Always ready to go out to play. Your wisdom held so much discerning, Always eager to keep on learning; There was joy to feel your ruffled face, To feel the kiss you knew where to place. So memories I have must depend, Upon the loss of my dear friend. Although you’ve gone from my sight, I pray you are safe out there in the night. For Ryan Jackson's - Animals On Your Mind Contest Elizabeth Wesley

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/24/2011 6:49:00 PM
I don't know about animals on your mind. But Gacie is sure in your heart.
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Robert Johnson
Date: 8/24/2011 6:50:00 PM
You do such a wonderful job Elizabeth. It's such a joy to read your stuff. :)
Date: 8/24/2011 2:22:00 PM
A little depth and emotion for the pet, I like it. Can definitely relate my friend.
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Date: 8/24/2011 2:17:00 AM
How I wish as well that Gracie is safe-- it is so heartbreaking when one loses a pet-- I remember all too well when we lost one of our shih-tzu dogs-- but yes for these moments, we do have those memories to hold on to...
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Date: 8/23/2011 2:04:00 PM
A lovely tribute to the loss of a special friend! You've penned you're emotions, a heart-felt dedication!
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Date: 8/23/2011 1:00:00 PM
What a lovely piece, Elizabeth - I can certainly relate to this one
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:29:00 PM
a warm tribute to your pet, elize.. so gracefully penned; i feel s.he is so human.. a sure winner for me..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 8/23/2011 8:18:00 AM
ALways sad when we lose a family pet is more or less usally a family member on some level... very Nice write....always Michael
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Date: 8/23/2011 7:51:00 AM
Love this one, Elizabeth. One of my fave lines was , "important talks." I had a cat like that ... a cuddle beast, huge thing with a belly so big it almost dragged. Animals CAN be friends. Well done, and hope you are high up on that winner's list, Dear. PS- thanks for your kind, warm words on my poems. You're a gem! Cheers and hugs, Cyndi
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Date: 8/23/2011 6:52:00 AM
Very touching. Good luck on the contest
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:59:00 AM
Good luck in the contest.It has me thinking of the way I will feel when my buddy goes.
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:36:00 AM
Very sweet poem that really shows your love, Ellizabeth. Good luck in the contest!
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