Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

I still see

*I still deal with my loving dog's death.


I still see her next to me
I still cannot kook at her photo
Deliberately burned toxins, killed her
My life has moved on without her
It doesn't feel the same at all
I miss our walks and her happiness
I am haunted by her cough and suffering
How anyone can spread deadly toxins,
that kill pets and people makes no sense
Such lack of conscience these people have!
She was an innocent, loving, special dog
An unbearable loss, always in my heart
They never met her, they didn't know her
Bella pranced like every day is special
They just took chemicals and burned them
Now, lives are changed, lives are gone
My Bella would tell you,  forever smart and vocal!

Heidi Sands

8/6/24

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Ink Empress November 8, 2024 at 12:30 PM Dear Heidi, i hope you are healing, and doing well, this is such a poignant and heartfelt poem that made me so sad, reading! May your beloved bella rest in peace and love, sending you light always~ Heidi Sands November 8, 2024 at 2:20 PM Thank you very much. It was a loss that broke me for sure. I appreciate your caring comment !

Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2024 at 5:53 AM Awful! Rest in peace, Bella, a cherished furfriend indeed! Sorry for your loss and in such a terrible way. My heart goes out to you, Heidi. Heidi Sands August 7, 2024 at 6:12 AM Thank you so much Kim. She was like a service dog , by my side for over 10 years. She was healthy. I cannot get over what I watched happen to her from the first day her and I got sick from toxic snow. I appreciate your kindness . Blessings :)

Mike Gentile August 7, 2024 at 4:45 AM Heidi, I am so sorry! It is an unthinkable tragedy! I have lost a dear pet and I feel your pain! Somewhere, I believe Bella knows your love still! Be strong xxoo Heidi Sands August 7, 2024 at 4:50 AM Thank you for your kind comment. It brought me to tears. I hope you are right. I am sorry for the loss of your dear pet too. Happy Wednesday :)

Tom Cunningham August 6, 2024 at 10:03 PM I feel your pain Heidi, having said goodbye to Ozzie and Harry. I often think of them and you never forget them. I hope someone is brought to account for this tragedy, someone is responsible for it. Hope you're doing okay. Tom Heidi Sands August 7, 2024 at 4:48 AM Hi Tom . I am sorry for your losses too. It is very hard. The Dept of Defense here authorized the large burn of all those chemicals when it did not have to be done. Thank you :)

Joseph May August 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM So sad that your pet died from the toxins, it affected so many states, its effects will last for years Heidi Sands August 6, 2024 at 5:26 PM It is a horrible widespread tragedy. It could have been avoided if they didn't do the burn of chemicals from the train. Thank you Joseph :)