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The One Who Touched My Heart

The one I loved, who in return loved me - not ever questioning a thing I did - is gone! But for ten years his face I’d see each day so happy like a little kid. He always stayed near me. I can’t recall a night that he was not there by my side. No cruelty lived in his soul at all. The day we let him go, I cried and cried. Sometimes things happen. I was forced to part with Ollyver, who always loved me so. The day I gave him up I lost my heart (at least a part of it). That much I know. Two years went by since Ollyver got placed in someone else’s home. I knew not where he ended up, but one night I embraced my dog again! I woke and he was there! I woke up from a dream one night to feel the presence of my dog. It felt so sweet. I touched and smelled his fur. Oh, it was REAL! To sleep I then returned and to a street. My dog was roaming it along with me. Had his dear soul returned so he might get a last farewell? I do believe it’s true. We had a bond too precious to forget! Aug. 29, 2021 for The One Who Touched My Heart Poetry Contest Sponsor : Regina McIntosh

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Natasha L Scragg

Date: 9/9/2021 11:23:00 AM

Awe this is very moving. That special bond is like no other. No wonder dogs are called man's best friend. My sincere empathy Andrea. We had a yellow lab called Sally and she sadly became very unwell and had to be put to sleep last September. Not a day goes by where I don't look at her pic or think of her. So I really feel for you. I'm sure you have many fond and cheery memories of your Ollyver. Many warm wishes.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/30/2021 10:46:00 PM

A clever write about your much loved pet, Andrea, he sure does stay on in your heart and this poem:)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/30/2021 10:27:00 AM

Oh dear... This is SO sweet... I know how much you miss your Ollyver... he muse have been such a dear cute doggy to share such a special bond with you... Hugs... ~ Ani

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/30/2021 8:24:00 AM

You read about dogs travelling miles to find their owner’s, such a strong bond..Delice

Mohamed Omar

Date: 8/29/2021 11:22:00 PM

Beautiful words used to paint devoted love to a living companion who left but never left indeed. ....Thanks

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/29/2021 11:02:00 PM

You almost had me. I though thiis wa someold flame of yours. Hugs.

Jcb Brul

Date: 8/29/2021 7:51:00 PM

Ohh, as I read from beginning I thought it was a lost love story. And this particular line melts my heart,” The day I gave him up I lost my heart (at least a part of it). That much I know.” An “ Ohhh wow!!” for me.. And I realized it’s a dog…You are really amazing dear Andrea..Your pen is an oasis of genuine creativity. Best luck for a high placement!