Just a cute white, fluffy bottom,
from a litter of three.
I see you looking, please you must,
you must, you must pick me!
I memorized your gentle touch,
your scent I know so well,
You’ve chosen me, over all the rest,
and I chose you as well.
You’ve taken me to your own home,
at last it’s only us.
Now can you give me my own name?
a special one, I trust.
Here I am, by your side,
in this grass filled yard we play.
I am learning your every command,
and listening to what you say.
Huge thanks for taking care of me,
in all my times of need,
When I was young and all was new,
you were there to lead.
And always you were there for me,
when times were tough and hard.
I love the time we spent together,
throwing sticks out in the yard.
It is my turn to protect you,
I will fight until I am purple and blue.
never while I am around,
will anything happen to you.
I love our trips out to the lake,
in fading sunset’s light.
We lay against each other there,
and everything seems right.
I know you have to go,
we have had this talk before.
Just know I'll be here for you,
when you come back from war.
I want to go with you,
to make sure you are safe.
Instead I'll care for grandma,
and help finish off her plate.
Oh mom, I don't know what to do,
waking up to the sight of you.
At night before I'm sound asleep,
you used to kiss my wet nose too.
Since you've been gone,
I have forgotten how to play.
Without you here,
it's just another day.
I sit and wait so patiently,
just to hear you speak.
Hearing you say you're coming home,
makes my heart skip a beat.
Oh my gosh, now here you are,
you’re home again at last!
So come on and play with me,
before this day is past!
I shower you with goopy kisses,
and gather in your smell.
My life without you being here,
just hasn't gone so well.
Warm and fuzzy, well wrapped hugs,
that hold me cozy, tight.
I adore you and always will
never forget this night.
Another few weeks pass on by,
you say those words once more.
That you must go to far off lands,
and fight this awful war.
We never asked, nor wanted it,
it seems it had to be.
All I’ve wanted from this life,
is you to be with me.
Mommy, mommy, how I miss you,
while you fight these men.
I will listen for your calling,
please tell me how you've been.
I’m so stricken, grief overwhelming,
I’m barely standing up.
There is now no strength within me,
I can't run like a pup.
There is now no will for eating,
my love of life is gone.
And no time at all for sleeping.
I only want you, Mom.
I am tired and sickly,
and my nose is dry.
It's even hard to lick,
I'm afraid I'm going to die.
At ten years old, it seemed so short,
it was a good life, worry free.
We together had the whole world,
you showed that world to me.
I listen to your voice and words,
one last and precious time.
Fearing what’s in store for me,
I can hear you whine.
I must hide for I can't let you,
see me in this ugly way.
In your heart where I’m belonging,
the place where I will stay.
I lay and close my eyes,
just to remember you.
I take in my final breath,
and now my life is through.
For all the love I have for you,
I don't want you to cry.
Think of me when’ere you’re dreaming,
I'll be the clouds up high.
Here at home where we once were,
is where I will still be.
Under this bed of growing flowers,
that grandma made for me.
In time that passes,
my buds will surely bloom.
Lean in close and smell them deeply,
it is my closest link to you.
Author notes
This is a poem for my late dog, Dixie. I was very close to her and I regret leaving her alone. She died from depression on Feb. 18, 2008. I love her and miss her every day. This is the only poem that I cried the whole way through. It was very hard for me to write this. It doesn't sound as good as I hoped. Maybe someone can help me perfect this so I can put it on her tomb stone.
I love you Dixie Lynn. I will never forget you, my love.
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Wow, this is really sad. I just love how you show the reader the strong bond between you and your dog. So sorry for your loss.
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Outstanding! I have read this poem before, and it is better every time that I read it. It makes me cry every time also. Reminds me so much of the dogs that I grew up with and had to leave; to go to college, etc. Congratulations on the trophies. This deserved it and more. Such a wonderful and loving tribute to your love!
Loved the last stanza, and found a measure of comfort in it;
"In time that passes,
my buds will surely bloom.
Lean in close and smell them deeply,
it is my closest link to you."
"closest link to you" - Thus, the title of your sad but absolutely amazing poem. God, it makes me miss my dogs that are gone now but with me in spirit always! -
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You are the best!
I appreciate you taking such an interest in my poem. It means a lot to me and knowing that others are touched by it makes me uber happy!
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Wow this is kinda sad
but its very very well written my favorite part is when you said "It is my turn to protect you, I will fight until I am purple and blue." that was worded so great. I Could picture everything as i read and i felt all the different emotions. Thanks for entering my contest. I wish you the best of luck.
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Shelly
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So heart-breaking!
Your poem is beautiful...it is so very sad...bless your heart and Dixie Lynn's as well. May you find one another in anoter place one day!
Blessed be~
Az
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Its perfect honey
I wouldnt change a thing for its straight from the heart .Beautiful and sad write I am losing my dog of fifteen years and I am helping her best I can
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thank you for entering! this is SOO sad! I'm sorry about your loss. this is a great poem though, very emotional. good job and good luck
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I know this is silly but I need you to put in your author notes, penguins rule so that i know that you read the rules.
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omg...i cried...
i swear i cry everytime i read this
good luck in my contest hun
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this is so, so sad - i can really relate to it. thanks for sharing such a heartfelt write, I know exactly what this loss is like, it hurts like hell but she'll always be in your heart.
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WOW this is very sweet and sad, it is so hard to looks a fur baby... sorry for you loss....
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Thank you for commenting. I will soon pick myself up and carry on. She was a big part of me.
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Awww,
This was so Sweet, It made me cry though.
I've recently lost my *Bird"-yes -bird,
He was my baby* grey/white Cockateil-named *Rocky*
THis was \an execptional write* 
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Thank you for reading this and commenting on it. I am sorry for your bird. Losing a dear friend is very hard!
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wow! this is really amazing!! it had my eyes welling up too, there towards the end! such imagery, such emotion!! well done poet. sorry u lost your baby
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you're very welcome! this is an amazing poem.
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Thank you for letting me take the silver in this. It was just as hard for me to write it as it was for you to read it. Thanks again for making this contest. Without it, I wouldnt have written this and I wouldnt know what to put on her tomb stone. I appreciate the inspiration!
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I caN'T CHANGE IT. It's from your heart...and I know she will like it as well. She's probably barking p a storm in heaven wanting to hear more, more! lol
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BEAUTIFUL!!!
I like this the way that it is,I have found that as long as it comes from ones heart and deepest emotions it can never be wrong. You and her will forever cherish each others love and this deeply touching poem just the way it is! The first write is always the best for it is from deep in your heart.
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aww poor doggy good poem though
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omg!!! it made me think of my kids
and of my friends kids...when she left for iraq last year...she comes home in september..
all kids of my unit when the bus went to pull away...went running afer the bus
that what this poem reminded me about...
hug*
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Very nice, I liked the rhyme format on this. Im sorry to hear about your dog. They are like family. But it sounds like your dog Dixie lived a good life. Most definently with someone who cared about her. Your background with the field of flowers is a nice touch. I loved it as a whole, some minor mismatches in words but nothing I cant forgive. Its hard to make a 161 line poem and keep it fresh. But Not bad. Good write =]
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Michelle this touched me very deeply. your heartbreak is evident and hopefully someday it heals. I think this is perfect as it is, simply because it is from your heart. I myself am an animal lover, my pick is cats, but they too are very emotional beings just as dogs are. I am sorry for your loss.
beautiful write Michelle.
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you've done very good on this one
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Beautiful write here. Though if you would like contructive feedback since you are wanting to place it upon her tombstone, I shall help a bit. There are a few spelling errors, which are noticeable if you reread this carefully. Also, the beginning of the poem gave me the understanding that you were talking of a kitten or puppy and how you were going to raise it. then it transformed into a deeper more intense poem...unless this was meant to be speaking of your mother from your birth to now..? If so then it fits perfectly. I also have one question...how do you mean that she died from "depression"? do you mean she died from the effects of it and what it lead too, for example, suicide, drugs, alocohol...etc. ? I was just curious because I dont believe you can actually die from depression.
As for my thoughts and emotions on this piece, it is very sweet and loving...a dedication that blows me away because of its intensity.
One more tip, to me it seems you are jumping here and there a bit, speaking of how you miss her and then suddenly speaking of how YOUR life is through...perhaps this is metaphorical, perhaps not.
Very sincere and heartfelt write over all and I admire you for this, because myself, I could never drop my defenses long enough to actually speak what is in my heart.
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She's talking through her Dog's point of view, its for her pet. Her pet Dixie died from depression.
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hun thiz iz fine the way it iz lol.. you might want to put a bit more memmoriez in it and stuff.. other than that.. it waz awesome!
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