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Truman was my Golden Retriever pooch that had passed away a few years ago. I've always had dogs and cats in my life, but Truman was the "Bestest"

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

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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

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

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

Charles Messina
Date: 1/13/2020 9:46:00 PM

Thanks, Sandy :)

Lu Loo

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

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.

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

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 :)

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.

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!

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.

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 :)