One Stone, a Childhood Treasure Relinquished

Out back, he dug a hole in which he placed his old friend’s corpse.

Atop the grave, he pressed one stone, a childhood treasure relinquished

when he buried the Waimaraner – his great beloved gray ghost.


Nov. 7, 2017  for One Stone Contest of John Lawless

(a Waimaraner is a beautiful breed of dog called gray ghost)

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Date: 11/11/2017 3:27:00 PM
And besides any photos, that one stone will be the only tangible visible memory, Andrea. A touching poem, especially for pet lovers. Regards // paul
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Date: 11/11/2017 2:55:00 PM
oh, wow, this is awesome
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Date: 11/10/2017 9:08:00 AM
Lovely! Blessings, dear Andrea!
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Date: 11/10/2017 5:15:00 AM
lovely to read your poetry again, Andrea. love this form, and your words do so complement.
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Date: 11/10/2017 4:54:00 AM
A sad and stirring write, Andrea. Hope to see this one do well in the contest. All the best, John.
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Date: 11/9/2017 1:28:00 PM
Always a sad occasion. I love the idea of leaving a part of himself with his beloved pet. Very moving write. Take care, Richard
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Date: 11/9/2017 4:23:00 AM
Sad and beautiful Andrea... Great one for the contest...
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Date: 11/8/2017 9:36:00 PM
A touching write Andrea..
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Date: 11/8/2017 9:10:00 PM
Very moving and sweet, Andrea! Janice
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Date: 11/8/2017 6:44:00 PM
Beautiful take on the contest, Andrea. I love seeing what everybody comes up with.
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Date: 11/8/2017 3:00:00 PM
A sad sijo...
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Date: 11/8/2017 2:34:00 PM
Andrea, oh such a touching poem, I felt like weeping !
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Date: 11/8/2017 1:46:00 PM
Such a sad write my friend, to relinquish such a treasure as a pet is a very difficult thing to do, especially when it was a childhood companion! I know as I've had my share of them pass away! But my love continues on for them all! What a glorious poem you have written here my friend! Such a fantastic piece, Great Work!!
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