RKS Poetry: “Just the Death of a Dog”

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Just the Death of a Dog?

Just a dog you say?
Just a dog

15 years by your side
Morning, afternoon and evening walks

The click clack of nails on the floor rushing to greet you
The bark at the door “protecting” you from threats

Warm greetings with wagging tail and kisses upon your return home

An eternal friend and protector no matter what direction the wind blows

Cuddles under the sheets as the winter wind howls outside
An alarmed rescue of you from a loud sneeze

Gratitude and nuzzling
Sensing your pain
Unfailing loyalty and
Memories, memories and memories
Your morning chunk of bagel a ritual
Chopping of carrots you are ready for a chunk
Stupid and insipid memories you say

A last kiss on your now cold head
a cruel memory
15 years gone by a needle

I howl in the Land Beyond because I am no longer there to comfort you

Just a dog you say?

Robert K. Stephen

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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