Scott Harris Poet Rhyme

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I wrote this poem for my Dog Max.  He was only 9 years old and passed away while I was on a business trip in Europe.  It was the toughest thing to be away from him and not to be able to get back in time.  My neighbor took her cell phone in to the vets so I could say goodbye to him.  That night he passed away and the words to this poem came in to my head.

One More Time

What could I say that you don't already know 
One last word to share with you before you have to go

After 9 years of being loved and loving everyday 
Was there really anything at all that we have left to say

I loved you every second, every moment since we met 
You had the strongest sweetest soul I've come to know here yet

I think my greatest comfort since we met until you passed 
Is I know I spent my time with you as if it were my last

It really didn't shock me that you didn't stay so long 
The angel wings you flew in on have always fluttered strong 

It's funny when I think of all the things I did, and see 
If I was here to care for you or you to care for me?

And so it's time to say farewell I'll do the best I can 
Until we're reunited my soft, sweet, bossy little man!

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Laura Wooders April 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM That was a tear jerker!! Very nice poem . It made me cry!!

Meghan Hutchings October 6, 2021 at 10:24 PM Wow, this is beautiful and definitely written from the depths of your heart and soul. You have my most sincere condolences for your loss, and you are incredibly brave for keeping his memory alive through the beauty of your words and your God-given talent. Writing has helped me cope in life, as well. Great job!

Pandita Sietesantos September 20, 2014 at 1:20 PM Hi Scott, this is such a sad but beautiful piece! Excellent write that tugs at the heart! I extend a warm welcome to PoetrySoup and wish you happy writings. Pandita

Sherese Gooden September 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM Scott, I 'm enjoying your poetry. You have a way with words. Keep them coming. Sherese

John Posey September 18, 2014 at 2:07 PM Poignant and meter-perfect tribute to one sweet creature from a loving and caring God. Well done, Scott. I had a similar experience with one of our pets. I think you might enjoy reading "Tina - At Home In Our Hearts" written a few months back.... We have since lost Britney, Tina's running mate.... Part of her passing was due to grief.... Sharing seems to help the healing process..... Regards.... Jake

Anne-Lise Andresen September 18, 2014 at 4:14 AM Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Scott - I choose your first lovely and moving written poem in rhyme - Nice to meet you! - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- Be kind and keep PoetrySoup as a haven -(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you for posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Christian Alexander September 17, 2014 at 8:33 PM I like it

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