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Loyal Friend, Never Forgotten

I wasn't there to say goodbye I often contemplate the reasons why You were very sick that day I still went to a friends to stay My phone buzzed with the final news That you had gone there were no clues A dog, my friend for 16 years I shed that worth amount in tears Dicken my dear you were my brother You took care of me like a mother If I could say something to you It's that I'm sorry and love you too I would not want to relive that day But it's in my memory here to stay

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/8/2014 6:49:00 PM

So true pets give us so much unconditional love! Nice thoughts Light & Love

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/31/2013 3:55:00 AM

- Hi Alex- This is a very sad poem.... losing a faithful friend ! -Looking forward to a nice friendship and many new poems from you in the new year 2014! - I wish you and your family all the best for the new year. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones

Date: 12/28/2013 10:18:00 PM

This is such a sad beautiful poem...I had a similar thing happen to me...a dear friend told me they believed our pets who love us this much choose their time when we are gone to spare us the grief...this may be true..animals have a sixth sense about them..you have love to share with another needy friend who needs your love too.:-) :-) :-) peace....