The Ache
Death of a pet. (5-7-5)15 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Lisa,
This is a very touching poem with which all animal lovers can identify. Somehow it's a profound sadness we experience, especially when someone tells us, "it's just a dog/cat."
Excellent poem, Lisa.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
  |
Lisa,
This is a very touching poem with which all animal lovers can identify. Somehow it's a profound sadness we experience, especially when someone tells us, "it's just a dog/cat."
Excellent poem, Lisa.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
-
I would never minimise anyone's grief over the loss of a pet. Being told "it's just a dog/cat" is heartless. A previous partner said that to me once and his lack of empathy was the beginning of the end for us.
-
Thank you, Lisa. I share your feelings. When a date of mine, kicked my dog away from him (she was begging him for afffection?probably figured she ?had? to befriend him because I put up with him, I broke it off. That was my heart he was rejecting. It hallened in 89 and I still remember it vividly. Mindy wasn?t hurt, and I found a man with a Siamese cat who really loved my dog!
Thank you for your comment!
Cindy
Comment from cat frenette
What a sweet and gentle poem LisaMay.
And who hasn't lost a beloved pet/companion.
This brings back distant memories (and some not distant enough to still tug at my heart).
|
What a sweet and gentle poem LisaMay.
And who hasn't lost a beloved pet/companion.
This brings back distant memories (and some not distant enough to still tug at my heart).
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
Comment from lyenochka
Whew! I'm glad you and Lily are fine. But I'm sure you are missing your other lovely kitty before Lily. We don't ever stop missing those pets that were so close to us. Best wishes in the contest!
|
Whew! I'm glad you and Lily are fine. But I'm sure you are missing your other lovely kitty before Lily. We don't ever stop missing those pets that were so close to us. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, I can certainly identify with this beautiful short piece. It's a gem. Tom H has recently lost his much-loved dog and is bereft too. The ache is deep, and on-going. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
|
Yes, I can certainly identify with this beautiful short piece. It's a gem. Tom H has recently lost his much-loved dog and is bereft too. The ache is deep, and on-going. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
-
I wrote this after reading Tom's story about his recent loss. So sad for him to have to make the decision not to have another pet due to advancing age and arthritis.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are meaningful, sad, descriptive and creative. Thank
you so much for the author's notes - a lovely poem for those who have
lost a pet. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork goes well
with the words and theme of this poem.
|
The author's words are meaningful, sad, descriptive and creative. Thank
you so much for the author's notes - a lovely poem for those who have
lost a pet. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork goes well
with the words and theme of this poem.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
Comment from Pantygynt
They command a special place in our hearts and their memories lingerbut I often wonder about those who lose their beloved human. Have they any understanding what has happened or do they just feel abandoned?
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
|
They command a special place in our hearts and their memories lingerbut I often wonder about those who lose their beloved human. Have they any understanding what has happened or do they just feel abandoned?
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
-
They probably just feel abandoned... or maybe they do have an idea about death - witness those animals who lie on their deceased human's grave mourning their departure (or wondering why dinner is taking so long).
Comment from royowen
We've had 12 cats and 4 dogs, all except a couple live long lives, we miss and loved all of them, but we consigned them to the past without grieving too much, beautifully written my friend Jenny,, blessings Roy
|
We've had 12 cats and 4 dogs, all except a couple live long lives, we miss and loved all of them, but we consigned them to the past without grieving too much, beautifully written my friend Jenny,, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These are sad words with much grief within them and this is how people feel when they lose their pet as they become part of the family and seeing them everyday brings us joy and suddenly when they die it leaves us feeling empty, a poignant 3 line poem Lisa, love Dolly x
|
These are sad words with much grief within them and this is how people feel when they lose their pet as they become part of the family and seeing them everyday brings us joy and suddenly when they die it leaves us feeling empty, a poignant 3 line poem Lisa, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
Comment from nancy_e_davis
You are right. That ache is very real. I still ache for several of my special pets. They are gone but not forgotten. I loved then dearly Each and every one of them.. Well done Lisa Mae. Nancy:)
|
You are right. That ache is very real. I still ache for several of my special pets. They are gone but not forgotten. I loved then dearly Each and every one of them.. Well done Lisa Mae. Nancy:)
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
Comment from Debra White
Hello Lisa May :)
It's the worst part of owning a pet, the inevitable losing of them.
I enjoyed reading your three line poem, which is in excellent form for the contest. Good Luck!
Best wishes as always, Debra
|
Hello Lisa May :)
It's the worst part of owning a pet, the inevitable losing of them.
I enjoyed reading your three line poem, which is in excellent form for the contest. Good Luck!
Best wishes as always, Debra
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
