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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"

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

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

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2020 at 2:03 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 January 13, 2020 at 9:45 PM Thank you so much, Andera :)

Sandra Adams January 11, 2020 at 7:27 PM back to say congratulations :) hugs Charles Messina January 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM Thanks, Sandy :)

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2020 at 12:13 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 January 13, 2020 at 9:52 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 January 9, 2020 at 4:51 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 January 13, 2020 at 10:05 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 January 9, 2020 at 12:01 AM G'day Charles … losing a faithful and trusting dog is truly heartbreaking indeed. A nice tribute Charles - Lindsay Charles Messina January 13, 2020 at 10:06 PM Thank you, Lindsay.. much appreciated my friend -Charlie

Sandra Adams January 8, 2020 at 9:01 PM nice tribute to your furbaby... i love my three and would be devastated if anything were to happen to them... hugs :) Charles Messina January 13, 2020 at 10:08 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:50 AM Touching tribute, Charles. Well penned. Charles Messina January 13, 2020 at 10:09 PM Thank you so much, Line :)

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

Lin Lane January 8, 2020 at 7:39 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 January 8, 2020 at 8:04 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 :)