RKS Poetry Anthology: “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 all over town

The click clack of nails on the floor rushing to greet you

The bark at the door protecting you from threats

Warm greetings of wagging tail and kisses upon your return home

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

Cuddles under the sheets and the winter wind howls outside

Your alarmed rescue from a loud sneeze

Gratitude and nuzzling

Sensing your pain

Unfailing loyalty and

Memories memories memories

Your morning chunk of a toasted and buttered Montreal bagel a ritual (sesame seed preferred)

A last kiss on your now cold head

Must not be threatened by that final needle!

As he orders from The Land Beyond

“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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