Picture Frame #household A picture frame sits upon my desk, Where a treasured picture in it rests. And now the frame stands loveable and teared, It reminds me of my pet that once was there. As in the past the picture brought me happiness and joy, Gave me the reason to live and to write my story. To glance upon and dream of when no one was near, To speak the words of love when people couldn't hear. I still have to picture of my pet today, I also kept that frame to remind me of that day. In remembrance of what he did in and out of my sight, As he was a candle but he blew out his light. So that picture and it's frame I keep it in my plain view, So every time I see it I know what to say and what to do. Though I've got only a picture in a frame, All the happiness and memories still remain.
Figure In The Mirror. #nightdwellers (this is for you Brits. It's mid afternoon over here) Woke one night, with a pain, Hair was soaked, pillow stain. There was nothing I could hear, A human shadow did appear. Slowly crept out of bed, Stunned I stood, as I bled. Could not hear the dripping sound, As my blood, soaked the ground. Could not move, I was engrossed, As I stared at the ghost. He was missing his right ear, The ghost was me, it was clear.
Tribute To Bruce (Bruce was my St. Bernard and I will miss him 3) Here lies my dog, Motionless in his kennel, Unable to wag his tail as he always did. Yesterday when I saw him, curling helpless on his mat, He still wagged his tail and from him came, A faint quiver of love, Punctuated by gutturals of agony. At some bleak hour of the night, The last ember of his #life died down, And Bruce's supple body turned stiff and stark. Now he lies straight and majestic in death, Leaving a track record of love, Far too difficult to break, A love no vessel can hold; Or be equated with what we feel. Speechless as I stand, Memories churn within. He came to us - too young to be weaned, A glossy puppy with gleaming eyes His large drooping ears, Slender waist and elongated frame, Well proclaimed his mixed breed aloud. So full of mischief; He capered and hopped, Like a new born calf; Always up on his heels. Sniffing with moist nose, He dug and dug, As if unearthing treasure, Buried deep beneath the soil. With alert vigil, he guarded our home, Barking at wonderers and driving rodents away. He expected nothing in turn but love, His loyalty as we deem was never servile, Never was he on chains to be hauled like cattle. Though he enjoyed sauntering through the courtyard, Giving company as we took our evening rounds. He gloated rubbing his body over our knee, Then sat content as our stroking fingers ran all around, Licking our feet and arms. What he conveyed in inarticulate words, Could be deciphered as 'I love you, love you true' Like the bouncing ball he often played with, Our hearts made to bounce up in love, And our hands fold in benison. For a comrade who departs, Valiant in #life and loyal to the core, Hoping to meet him anon on the far green meadows of bliss. Still wagging his tail, Declaring a bond, Too strong to be snapped or splintered. Bruce my dear, I love you.