Chris Hagy Poet Rhyme

Memories of Megan

Memories of Megan fall bittersweet
against my lips as I begin to speak
About this one I knew so briefly
but was sent to nurse and care for deeply

Standing alone wounded and needing
her pain and anguish set my heart to bleeding
Neglected and ignored where others thrived
brought my sheer disappointment in humanity’s lies

Through all that she suffered, her demeanor showed
she knew this was our time before she had to go
Our time to be together, to mend and heal
this soul that had been broken, would once again feel
A brave beautiful soul waiting for her savior…
How sad my love and intentions came too late to save her

But only from this life we know…
For I know, that her memories of love and freedom
will carry her on to where souls are free…
And so is she

-for a neglected but not forgotten paint mare

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Andrea Dietrich December 14, 2017 at 11:03 AM Chris, I am trying to get through my poetry comments list. I hope I already sought out a poem of yours to respond to. I can't even remember where i left off and I keep clicking on poems of yours I have already read. Please can you let me know of any of yours i may have missed? thanks! Chris Hagy December 14, 2017 at 4:35 PM You haven't missed anything, I'm thrilled you always come visit me though...and I am never disappointed when I visit you! :) I have been spending extra time trying to publish my book I finally finished:) It is actually a non-fiction story called "The Private Wars" and is finally available on Amazon in either paperback or e book:) ...I always love to see your comments Andrea, have a good one:)

Klio Tsitsikroni September 15, 2017 at 4:23 AM Very sad poem. Animals are sacred creatures always in need if our love and care. At least you gave her comfort and love even for a little while. Well written. Chris Hagy September 16, 2017 at 1:35 PM Thanks so much for your visit and kind words Klio. Neglect is always sad...I've tried to help when I can, I just can't ignore it...but like most things in life, you win some you lose some. Have great day :)

Andrea Dietrich April 22, 2017 at 8:05 PM Gosh, this is so sad. I have to admit I did not know what a paint mare was and had to look down at comments to see. Silly me!! That was some twist at the end. Animals can feel just like us and I know that we will see animals in heaven! beautiful poem. Chris Hagy April 24, 2017 at 7:59 PM Hi Andrea :) Thanks so much for reading :) Working with horses has been both wonderful and sad...(sorry I forget sometimes that most people don't know horse lingo) Don't know what you're "beliefs" are but if you read the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:19-21 proves to me animals have a soul or "spirit". Have good week Chris H.

Paul Callus April 22, 2017 at 4:38 PM How very sad, heartfelt and touching this is, Chris! This goes to prove how great is your love for animals, especially, horses. What a pity she found love so late! #7 Regards // paul Chris Hagy April 24, 2017 at 7:48 PM Always like your visits Paul :) I've seen a lot in my years with horses...sometimes you can save them, sometimes you can't, but you can still show them love :) Have good week Chris H.

Lynn Marie April 22, 2017 at 1:19 PM A heartbreaker Chris. No animal should suffer under human hands and greed for profit and glory. Your words of love and care for the paint mare and your uplifting words of where she will be 'free' is soulful and deeply moving. Beautiful writing Chris, an absolute pleasure to read. lynnxxx have a happy weekend! Chris Hagy April 24, 2017 at 7:41 PM Thanks so much Lynn for your heartfelt words and for your time :) It was a sad story and I felt she deserved a fine farewell :) I think these memorials are the easiest to write...they just flow into my head :) Chris H.

Lisa Ricci April 22, 2017 at 11:06 AM Hello Chris. Your words to me are beyond expressive and emotional as I hold dear any horse and their being not to mention their soul. Your words truly touched me. How could they not. Yes, it seems as though horses are bred for money and a job and yes money and a job alone. You have reached this reader. Well done in its entirety. Chris Hagy April 24, 2017 at 7:34 PM Thanks so much Lisa for your visit and kind words...This is the sad part of working with horses :( I am trying to help a 33 year old Arab gelding right now whose owner let him get quite emaciated...not realizing he has no teeth left and must be fed completely different if he is to keep living. Long week ahead...thank you so much for your time...say a prayer for "Comet". :)