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Memory Walks

I took them for a walk today, down pathways where they used to play.
The trees and rocks, the grassy lawns, each stop and start as we moved on:
Now so imbedded in my mind; I’d see it still if I were blind.

I took them for a walk today and spilled some tears along the way,
But never saw it to its end, never turned that final bend . .
For sadness overcame my time . . those walks now only in my mind.

Copyright © Diane Lefebvre | Year Posted 2015

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Line Gauthier Date: 3/24/2018 11:41:00 AM Beautiful evocative and powerful poem, Diane. Love it. Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 3/17/2015 7:03:00 PM G'day Diane... just beaut. To recall the times with our beloved pets and the joy they give us does become a huge stretch of memory lane. Thank you Diane - Lindsay Login to Reply Diane Lefebvre Date: 3/20/2015 8:43:00 AM Hi Lindsay, Thank you so much for your continued support and positive comments. Much of what I write pertains to my animal friends and it has brought me solace in the sad times, as well as a sense of overall fulfillment. Your poetry is beautiful and so expressive. I sense a kindred spirit even though two continents and rather large ocean separate us!

Laura Leiser Date: 3/17/2015 4:49:00 PM Awww...I know the feelings you are describing, Diane. I felt that way for years after our first dog passed. Now I have two more dogs that I walk twice a day, and I'll be twice as sad after they pass away. But it's still worth having them! Login to Reply Diane Lefebvre Date: 3/20/2015 8:59:00 AM I concur with you exactly, Laura. I too have another pair of Westies. This pair are rescue dogs that came from very bad living conditions. They have turned into wonderful friends, just like my first two. Thanks for your encouragement!

Jan Allison Date: 3/17/2015 12:16:00 PM what a wonderful tribute:-) you will always have those precious memories:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Diane Lefebvre Date: 3/20/2015 9:04:00 AM Hi Jan . . I have found writing of my animal experiences very cathartic during times of loss and sadness, as well as happier times. Thank you for your kind comment!