Open Poetry #39 |
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The Stray |
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MsSouthernOrchid Member
since 2003-07-12
Posts 192 |
The Stray ____ 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. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
How sweet...I found my little Dachshund the same way. |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How very beautiful and touching! A mutual love was born ... Love, Margherita ![]() |
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MsSouthernOrchid Member
since 2003-07-12
Posts 192 |
Sadie is a wonderfully sweet little dog and she is such a delight to have around. Glad you all enjoyed the poem. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
this was beautifully penned - I really enjoyed this and glad for the happy ending ![]() Be well Roniece |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
a heart tugger give Sadie a little pat for me |
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MsSouthernOrchid Member
since 2003-07-12
Posts 192 |
I will Lady and thank you. |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
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. |
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MsSouthernOrchid Member
since 2003-07-12
Posts 192 |
Thank you Truto. Your words are most appreciated. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
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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