Sara Kendrick Poet Sedoka

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My Last Pet

"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it"
Quote by: E. E. Cumming

I run some water
But your bowl is put away
Age or habit, I forget

You went to your grave
Your spirit remains, contained
My pet had his special place

In my heart and mind
No more will I clean hike stains
Nor dispense your meds in cheese

Physical body
Now buried in the small grave
His feisty spirit lingers 

   

Sponsor: Constance La France
Contest: In My Heart-S Form
Date: 09/24/2022
Theme: Lost To Heaven- Hairy The Chihuahua

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I use the term hike when a male dog hikes his leg to urinate, but he also sprays his scent.

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Constance La France October 7, 2022 at 9:11 AM Sara, a wonderful Sedoka and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - In My Heart - "S" Forms, the love of your little dog is clear and I love the pic too, Constance Sara Kendrick October 7, 2022 at 9:19 AM Constance, Thanks for letting me know that I placed in your contest. It is not an actual picture of him, but it is a near likeness. I lost my female Chihuahua first she had heart problems from a pup something that goes along with being a Chihuahua, then my cat passed who was probably around 20 years old, then the male Chihuahua who had heart disease as well. All in less than a year's time. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos October 7, 2022 at 5:23 AM I loved all our pets but The one i was broken hearted about was my Coco, my brown beautiful lab with green eyes. 3 and a half years old got leukemia and had to Be put down straight away, have written a poem about her. we buried her in our garden. I still cry about her. They become FAMILY. HUGS AND BLESSINGS. Jenifer. you will always think of your doggy. Sara Kendrick October 7, 2022 at 8:52 AM Yes, they do become our children and grandchildren, etc. I feel for you losing one in such a short period of time. Thanks for sharing and for the visit. Sara

Gershon Wolf October 5, 2022 at 9:02 PM His feistiness shines right through the picture. May he retain a spot in your heart always, Sara --- and you in his! :) gw Sara Kendrick October 6, 2022 at 5:28 AM Gershon, I think about him every day. I had a female which was so sweet. She and I got along just fine. I miss her also. The above one was something else, but he had a special place in my heart. Sara

Joe Maverick September 29, 2022 at 4:35 PM Poignant indeed Sara, my appreciation of your Memories, good ones to hold onto.' God bless.' Sara Kendrick September 30, 2022 at 4:51 AM Thank you, Joe. Yes, memories of pets and antics can bring a smile to my face. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Alexis Y. September 27, 2022 at 9:02 AM Hi Sara, You penned such a heartfelt write for your beloved dog. I am so sorry for your loss. Best wishes in the contest-Alexis Sara Kendrick September 27, 2022 at 1:06 PM Alexis, I appreciate your sympathy and appreciate the wishes for the contest. We think about our pets quite often even though they have gone on. Sara

J. Summers September 25, 2022 at 7:10 PM I’m so sorry for your loss Sara. Our mini pinscher Lucy died a few months back and your well written poem certainly resonates with me. Thank you for sharing. John Sara Kendrick September 26, 2022 at 8:18 AM John, I know you understand the pain. I was hoping for 20 years out of my Chihuahuas, but they did not make it. I miss them every day. I appreciate the visit and sharing of your loss. Sara

Michael Tor September 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM Love this Heartfelt piece he looks just like my BooBoo. BooBoo was brown but looked exactly like your baby. I worte a narrative on BooBoo. I miss him when I think of him. LOved him very much. He was the son I never had. A favorite for me... Sara Kendrick September 26, 2022 at 8:08 AM Michael, Yes, I remember reading about your pet. It is so hard to have one pass. I lost three in a row in one year's time. Each had a special place in my heart. I appreciate the honor of you faving this one. Sara

Sotto Poet September 25, 2022 at 6:47 AM Sara, I am so sorry for your sad loss. Those Chihuahuas are incredibly cute, despite the fact that they are tiny barkers. Sara Kendrick September 25, 2022 at 7:25 AM Sotto, My little male Chihuahua died awhile back. He and the female had a genetic heart problem. I have just about adjusted to the loss. In the last two weeks, I picked up the water bowl and washed it. I think that was the last of the items that needed to be handled, but still I will think I need to run him/her some fresh water or put down some food. I do miss them. Thanks for the prayers. Sara

Bj Legros Kelley September 24, 2022 at 5:05 PM I'm sorry for your deep loss Sara, our precious babies delight us, and break our hearts. I am going to remember you in my prayers. I don't do well with the loss of fur babies, and my heart aches for you. God bless you, may His comforting arms surround you sweet friend. <3 Sara Kendrick September 25, 2022 at 3:26 AM Thank you for your sympathy, BJ. My last one the male died a few months back. I am still having to adjust. Our daughter has a very large dog that comes down to see me each day and I give her a few pats on the head. It is not the same as my little on lying next to me when I would sit down. Your visit was uplifting. Sara

Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2022 at 11:40 AM Those chihuahua’s are little yappers but very cute. Sorry for your loss. Sara Kendrick September 24, 2022 at 12:33 PM Kim, The female was not a yapper, but she would let us know if something was going on that should not be. However, when the male showed up, he was more of a yapper, and he would stir her up then we had two yappers. Thanks for the visit. Sara

Victor Buhagiar September 24, 2022 at 9:22 AM Incredible how many people love pets. Lovely poem. Sara Kendrick September 24, 2022 at 12:30 PM Victor, My female Chihuahua was the sweetest little dog that ever was. My male Chihuahua which someone just left at my house or around my house. He showed up at my house anyway. He was a character. He had a special place in heart because he survived on his own around 2 weeks or more until he came to me. He would not let anyone get near him to start with. Anyway, I miss the both of them. Chihuahuas have a tendency to have heart defects or heart problems as they age which happened to both of them. Sara