Andrea Dietrich Poet Choka

My Saddest Day

I had to leave him

at the adoption drop-off

of the place I’d entrusted

with his safe-keeping. . .

    his mournful howl followed me

    as I exited the door


For Line Gauthier's 'Bite Size Poem no6' Contest

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Paula Goldsmith June 14, 2021 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your win. So very sad. Have a blessed day with your win..............

Sam Kauffman June 13, 2021 at 10:08 AM Heartbreaking my friend. Congratulations on your win with this eloquent statement of pain and grief.

Christuraj Alex June 13, 2021 at 7:55 AM Really Sad. Christuraj Alex June 13, 2021 at 7:57 AM

Unseeking Seeker June 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM Poignant, painful, piercing ~ beautiful write, Andrea, congrats

Beautiful Scars November 19, 2015 at 1:39 PM Oh no Andrea, I am so sorry..I just stumbled upon this and I will keep you in my prayers..God Bless -lu

Robert Johnson October 9, 2014 at 11:17 AM Whether a child or a pet, a choice in life like this. To say I'm sorry for your pain just seems a bit remiss. Peace. :)

Brenda Meier-Hans September 30, 2014 at 12:38 PM I am so chocad up, I don't know what to say. Congratulations will have to do.

Carrie Richards September 29, 2014 at 3:22 PM Talk about a "Choka"........this chokes one up with emotion and such heart-wrenching sadness!....wow, Andrea, this is a painful, very emotional and very well done!

Ma Yaseen September 28, 2014 at 11:12 PM Congrats for your win, you have nicely preserved the moment in your words,, Hugs/// Malik

Nette Onclaud September 28, 2014 at 1:34 AM this is an ouchie.. beautiful, andie.. cheers on your stunning win.. huggs

Kayod5 Kayode September 28, 2014 at 12:59 AM Congrats Andrea.

Earl Schumacker September 27, 2014 at 11:15 PM Hi Andrea, Well,,,,, That just ripped the heart and soul right out of my body. Very compelling, very raw. Congratulations on a compelling win. Have a great week end. I mean that.... Earl

Debbie Guzzi September 27, 2014 at 4:17 PM So sad Andie!! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Modupe Sefunmi September 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM Lovely write!

John Lawless September 27, 2014 at 9:19 AM Very interesting take on the Choka contest.

Abdul Malik Mandani September 27, 2014 at 9:16 AM Like this. Normally mournful eyes follow me! Congrats.

Margaret Foster September 27, 2014 at 9:06 AM A few words that tug at the heart. Well written. Luv...

Faye Gibson September 27, 2014 at 8:50 AM Aww...love this. Hi, Andrea. Getting back in the loop after my break. Congrats!

Richard Lamoureux September 27, 2014 at 8:37 AM Aww this is sad! Congratulations Andrea.

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 7:50 AM CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER WIN. This is one of my favorites.

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 7:48 AM Always the immaculate poet. I will fav this choka.

Paul Callus September 27, 2014 at 6:15 AM So very sad, Andrea....that howl will echo for many days to come. Enjoyed this excellent choka....congrats on a worthy win. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 27, 2014 at 4:36 AM And back again wid huge congrats Andrea on ur huge win!

Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 2:27 AM dropping back with my congrats:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta September 27, 2014 at 2:05 AM Thanks for the entry and support. Congrats on the win, Andrea

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