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Truman

I wept, and I sighed...the day that he died 
We were the "Bestest" friends all of his life 
Our friendship was pure, that can't be denied 
Even though, he slept next to my ex-wife 
He never, ever...caused me any strife 
We would take long walks, spend hours in the park 
As we ran side-by-side, till it got dark 
My love for my friend...forever, be kept 
I can still hear his voice, his playful bark 
The day that he died, I sighed...and I wept 


How Death Has Affected Me Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Lu Loo 
1/8/2020

Copyright © Charles Messina | Year Posted 2020

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Gershon Wolf Date: 1/12/2020 10:26:00 PM So sincere a write, well-deserving of its/your win in the contest, Charlie. Congrats. Cheers, Gershon Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 9:44:00 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Cheers, Charlie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/12/2020 2:03:00 PM Charles, you did an excellent job writing about your bestest friend. I too have experienced grief from losing various pets, dogs and cats alike. Congrats on your win Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 9:45:00 PM Thank you so much, Andera :)

Sandra Adams Date: 1/11/2020 7:27:00 PM back to say congratulations :) hugs Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 9:46:00 PM Thanks, Sandy :)

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/11/2020 12:13:00 PM my dear friend Charles...I too have lost such best friends. I lost 2 dogs and a bunny in one year. That's when I stopped writing here and basically gave up on life. Pets are our whole lives (I feel that way) and it tears us up knowing they are gone. My hope is to see them at the rainbow bridge one day. You will see your Truman too :) Be blessed dear Charles. Great poem as always I am never surprised to see you on winners list. Congratulations on your placement and thank you for your participation. x:-)-luloo Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 9:52:00 PM Luloo, I am so sorry about your losses :( You will see them over the rainbow and when you do, they will lick your beautiful face and heart endlessly. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Weeping is never a bad thing..it's proof that we have a loving heart. Life is hard after a loss but we have to stay strong and battle through it. God has a plan my dear friend. :) x :-)-Charlie

Midnight Aurora Date: 1/9/2020 4:51:00 PM I can only imagine such pain and glad that I have never experienced the heartbreak. Very touching tribute to your bestest friend. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 10:05:00 PM Thank you so much M.A. After homing, feeding, bathing, caring for and loving a pet for so many years, one can easily be heartbroken after a loss. Truman gave facial expressions human like (lol). When I talked to him and he pondered what I was saying.. he would raise his left eyebrow with a baffling look on his face.. just adorable. Thanks for you lovely comments :)

Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/9/2020 12:01:00 AM G'day Charles … losing a faithful and trusting dog is truly heartbreaking indeed. A nice tribute Charles - Lindsay Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 10:06:00 PM Thank you, Lindsay.. much appreciated my friend -Charlie

Sandra Adams Date: 1/8/2020 9:01:00 PM nice tribute to your furbaby... i love my three and would be devastated if anything were to happen to them... hugs :) Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 10:08:00 PM aww...Sandy, hopefully you will get to enjoy them for years to come. My blessings to you and your "Besties" Thanks :) Charlie

Line Gauthier Date: 1/8/2020 10:50:00 AM Touching tribute, Charles. Well penned. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/13/2020 10:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Line :)

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/8/2020 7:45:00 AM Beautifully done! Wow! A dog is so close to us,like an adoring child! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/8/2020 7:59:00 AM Thank you, Caren. Yes, animals become part of our family and we love them so..

Lin Lane Date: 1/8/2020 7:39:00 AM aww Charlie. I know the pain of that 'bestest' friend loss. I had to put down my 16 year old Sheltie, Kaci. I still mourn for him. Your words woke the memories in my heart. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 1/8/2020 8:04:00 AM Hi Lin, so very sorry about Kaci :( The beautiful thing about life and death is the memories we hold dearly. Thanks for visiting.. I'll send a special prayer for him tonight :)