The Place of Pets
("Pema", 2011, original oil on canvas)
The Place of Pets
The place of pets in the home,
in the family, in our hearts
is different than that of children.
Children are better for humanity,
the group, the future,
but pets are better for the soul.
Pets never really grow up,
they love unconditionally,
and they die more often.
And that’s a good thing,
because when they go, after giving so much,
they take a bit of us too.
Where does it go you may ask?
I don’t know, but last night at dinner
I had a vision of being greeted at Heaven’s Gate
by all the pets I’ve ever known,
but no humans…
(9/7/23)
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