Mister of Montgomery 1964-1975

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"I carry your heart with me(I carry it in my heart)I am never without it" Quote _ by E.E. Cummings in my thoughts today mister of montgomery- a pure-bred collie with our three young kids he seemed like a fourth with fur- just one of the gang he played beside them retrieved twigs and rubber balls- wrestled on the lawn at each school day's end on time, top of the driveway- met them at the bus he protected us; strangers beware, yet always- our gentle giant one sad day he laid outside the back shed, lifeless- our hearts were broken at this favored place where he loved to rest, we shared- forever goodbyes September 2, 2022 Contest: Writing Challenge: In My Heart- S Forms - Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France Theme: Lost To Heaven - Mister Dog

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/8/2022 4:31:00 AM

I had a collie when I was a child. We lived on a farm at the time and my father got it to help with the cows. I enjoyed that dog so much. She died the year I married. This brought back pleasant memories for me. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara

Constance La France

Date: 10/7/2022 9:09:00 AM

Sandra, a wonderful Senryu series and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - In My Heart - "S" Forms, your love for Mister Dog touched my heart, Constance

Michael Tor

Date: 9/4/2022 11:44:00 PM

So sad to read we have a Collie named Tavi he is like you wrote Sandra a gentle Giant always protecting us but would never hurt a fly. So sorry to hear. Heartfelt piece...