Poem I Wrote Today

My tears fall like rain.
I’ll never be the same again.
That day we had to say goodbye.
Is what is making me cry.

We had a bond that nothing could break.
Which makes the separation so hard to take.
You’re at the Rainbow Bridge and I here.
How I wish I could hold you near.

Turn back time to make it so.
Hug you close and never let go.
My heart breaks a little more each day.
Realising that you’re away.

So, my sweet dog, until we meet again.
I’ll never forget you, my best friend.
My furry soulmate sent from heaven above.
I was blessed to have your devoted love.

Love,
Mama
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I’ve been thinking about the pain of loss and I’m kind of afraid for the pain to be gone. I’m afraid when the pain is gone, I’ll lose the memories, too. I’ve lost enough already. I don’t want to forget how excited you got when I asked you if you wanted to go for a ride. How you’d joyfully turn in circles and bark. Remember when I taught you that? I
 taught you to go in a cirlce before going out to potty. We called it your potty turn. Then, whenever you got excited, you would do it then, too. I miss you, dear Duke. My heart and soul ache from your absence.
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5:30pm
I just got back from the vet. Your ashes were there. Thank goodness the girl knew why I was there because as soon as she handed you to me, I burst into tears. I hugged the tin close to me. I played our song on the way home.