Unwritten Absence

She came into our lives unbidden, A pleasant surprise, Her open heart was never hidden From her soulful eyes; She won our hearts with her gentle love, Always filled with grace, Her time with us, a gift from above, Still holds a dear place; When small, we had fun, running around, Playing all the time, Perking up at the tiniest sound, She raced through life's mime; With unspoken words, she cared for us, Active and naughty, Strutting around queenlike, making fuss, A little haughty; Her unwritten absence rankles now, Blackie in peace sleeps, For ten years, she brightened our days, how! Unshed sorrow creeps.
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Carmack Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Not too late for my contest. I have had or have lived with, about 25 dogs in my lifetime. I remember them all. So like Blackie, no matter how long it has been, they are still with us.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Great tribute to a gracious pet. Great poetry.
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 2:34 AM
I dont think you submitted this for the contest don’t remember seeing this but i love it! Especially how smoothly it flows and how you’ve expressed in such a heartfelt manner really won my heart. Stunning and moving tribute . Thank you for writing
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 3:08 AM
Awwn thats a shame i love it top fave . Thank u for writing still appreciate u
Daniel Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 2:39 AM
Hi Ink, I was a day too late for the contest... Couldn't think where to go with the theme, and by the time I wrote this, the contest had closed... Thank you for liking this:)
Pandit Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 6:39 AM
Awesome tribute you wrote, Jo. Every line stems from the caring, loving heart.
John Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Always a sad moment, Joanna, when an animal friend dies. Thanks for these thoughts in a good piece of verse.
Vaso Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 1:03 AM
A very beautiful poem indeed!
Seeker Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 9:27 PM
Beautiful tribute, Joanna
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