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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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during all the hospital trips Dottie was subjected to in the last few months of her life it was lonely no one to talk to but The Nipperdawg was there and so I talked he listened The Nipperdawg was a damn good listener he made it bearable he made me think I mattered bearable like I said I know I comforted him too he let me know I did little mutt special dog Dottie and I had he loved us both played no favorites cept me when he wanted to walk even then it wasn't playing favorites he knew she couldn't take him when we had to move to here The Nipperdawg was so good he settled in much quicker than I did I'm still not settled don’t know if I ever will be still with The Nipperdawg I had someone to talk to someone yeah he was a someone to me a good dog a good listener he made the rough spots a lot smoother cause he loved me he felt safe he was safe and we could talk well I talked, he listened I loved that frigging dog now he is gone I have no one to talk to ©April 10, 2009 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
Heartfelt, heartwarming, and bittersweet, all rolled up. Still, there is peacefulness and reckoning in your fine, reflective poetry, Jerry. You're a remarkable man who writes stunning poetry that all who read you respect. You are not 'alone', pal! ...just bein' Bluesy |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ha, bluesysoc.'s first sentence in reply said it all, my friend. Loved the 'Nipper' reference. I worked many years as a 'telecom' repairman for RCA, and have many fond 'nipper' memories. Your memories, so sadly, yet lovingly succinct were wonderfully expressed. There is strength in our memories, Jerry, and as long as you have them (yes, even express them as you do) . . . you're never alone. j. |
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