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MsSouthernOrchid
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since 2003-07-12

Posts 192

0 posted 2006-12-01 05:03 PM

The Stray
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I glimpsed you
from the corner of my eye,
limping across the yard.
With each pained step
you stopped to look around,
in fear of making a sound.
Your fur was matted
from sleeping in the woods
for weeks on end,
with dirt for your floor,
weeds for your bed,
and a pillow of tears
for your sad little head.
Your bones showed through
on your starved little body,
so long without food
you barely had the energy
to keep moving along,
yet your will to live
was so strong!
I reached to pick you up
and cuddled you in my arms,
amazed to see trust in your eyes.
I fed you warm food,
and held you all day
while you slept and dreamed,
no longer alone,
no more need to roam,
you've found yourself
a new home.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2006-12-01 05:16 PM

Nice writing...James

TinaTrivett
Senior Member

since 2006-07-15

Posts 569

2 posted 2006-12-01 05:32 PM

How sweet...I found my little Dachshund the same way.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2006-12-01 07:08 PM

Mary~
Yeppers, I'm a sucker for those little strays too~

Bless you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2006-12-01 07:19 PM

How very beautiful and touching!

A mutual love was born ...

Love,
Margherita

MsSouthernOrchid
Member

since 2003-07-12

Posts 192

5 posted 2006-12-01 10:34 PM

Sadie is a wonderfully sweet little dog and she is such a delight to have around. Glad you all enjoyed the poem.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2006-12-02 01:09 AM

precious!

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

7 posted 2006-12-02 01:35 AM

this was beautifully penned - I really enjoyed this and glad for the happy ending

Be well
Roniece

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

8 posted 2006-12-02 10:26 PM

a heart tugger
give Sadie a little
pat for me

MsSouthernOrchid
Member

since 2003-07-12

Posts 192

9 posted 2006-12-03 01:08 AM

I will Lady and thank you.

trutodaraiders
Senior Member

since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
CA

10 posted 2006-12-03 01:47 PM

Cute; My cat Jinx was found in the same manner. I am glad that I saved him before an early death. I liked this poem! It brought back a fond memory.

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~

MsSouthernOrchid
Member

since 2003-07-12

Posts 192

11 posted 2006-12-04 12:23 PM

Thank you Truto. Your words are most appreciated.

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

12 posted 2006-12-05 04:51 PM

Poor little thing! I can't deny a stray, I never could.
And this poem shows it all, you make me feel like I saw it and cuddled it to myself.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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