Melancholy Memory

A bouncing puppy,
So cute and full of life,
A small cuddly bundle
In my arms…

A naughty young dog,
Fails dog training classes,
Full of mischief and fun,
He’s my boy…

Loves to be cuddled,
Treated like a baby
Indoors; but when outdoors,
A wild thing…

Personality
So strong, mind of his own,
Never a dull moment
With Paddy…

A huge lump appears,
The vet gives him some pills,
Buys precious extra time,
Rest In Peace…

For Constance’s Melancholy Memory contest, using her Melancholy Form

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 6/8/2013 11:21:00 AM
Nice poem. Congrats on your win
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Date: 6/6/2013 8:47:00 PM
Jack, a nice winning poem. *Congratulations in Constance "Melancholy Memory" contest. always~ LINDA
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Date: 6/6/2013 12:37:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved placement. AO
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Date: 6/4/2013 5:07:00 PM
Nice, sad, dog story Jack. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/4/2013 10:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning place Jack xx
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Date: 5/19/2013 12:20:00 PM
reminds me of my pup who passed on, jack... i like the poignant progression of your thought.. greeat job and fine write!..:)
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Date: 5/12/2013 12:04:00 AM
AWWWW, I know exactly how you felt. I had to take my dear Callie cat to the vet when her big lump appeared too. It's just so sad. you did an amazing job for this challenge
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Date: 5/12/2013 12:03:00 AM
thanks for seeing my poems today, and get that thinking cap on. Let me see your new poems now.
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Date: 5/11/2013 9:50:00 PM
This has touched me as it was this time of year that my Ginger died, Jack. So very well written and I'm sure Paddy misses you too! Best of luck in Russell's sponsored contest. x Always, Annalise
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Date: 5/11/2013 4:18:00 PM
Great love that you had for your loving pet...Enjoyed reading your creative work.Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visits..Sara..Soup mail soon...
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Date: 5/11/2013 3:41:00 PM
I know the feeling my friend, I have been there done that! It still stings doesn't it, whenever you think of him? But also with that there are the wonderful memories that you have shared with him all the days of his life! Such a perfect entry into Constance's contest, very nicely written! What a beautiful piece you have written, Great Work!!
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