Comment from juliaSjames

Excellent

A sad write. From the first line to the last it evokes grief and desolation. And yet, the dog remains, a faithful friend that offers unconditional love and loyalty. I remember falling outside the house one day when I was pet sitting, I tripped over something and couldn't find the leverage to get up. No one was around. But my granddog just lay there beside me, unmoving. He wasn't going to leave me alone. Gave me the strength and determination to find a way to get to my feet.

Thanks for sharing your gift in this exquisite poem.

Blessings, Julia

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

I'm afraid of falling, you were lucky to have your dog with... what a good boy.

reply by juliaSjames on 07-May-2024

Finny is the best!

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I'm positive in this situation this day seemed even colder. I can't image it didn't. You did a great job expressing the emotion of this situation. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

Thank you very much, Barbara.

Gypsy

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

While grieving for a lost loved one, it is so nice to have the company of friends, an excellent example of the Gogyohka form, very well written and presented****kahpot

 Comment Written 06-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

Thank you very much, kym.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from RJ Heritage

Excellent

This one also brings back memories. I know people who find tge cemetery quiet. I guess we gave all been there, but I always perfer not to go.
The imagery is striking and the does are sad.
RJ

 Comment Written 06-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

When I die, my ashes will be scattered over the ocean.

Thank you very much, RJ

Gypsy hugs

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

That's so sad! And I know dogs are so compassionate that they really feel their human's emotions. I only feel that " camaraderie" doesn't feel right here. Maybe "commiseration" ?

 Comment Written 06-May-2024

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reply by the author on 06-May-2024

I had some trouble with this one. I was thinking in Spanish. The word is "comarada" it doest translate well. The meaning is "equal friend" doing something together. I tried a few words and decided to use a simpler word.



    bitter cold day ?
grief-stricken widow
trembles at the cemetery
and her dog sits next to her
in still silence 

Thank you very much with your help.

Love,

Marival





  

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Dogs are incredibly empathetic, they seem to understand grief, they sometimes handle it as a lot of humans handle it. You could read a story about a grieving dog called Blackfriars Bobby, it is a true story of a Skye terrier's devotion to his deceased master, also a film in 1961, There is a statue to honour this ultimate act of faithfulness in Edinburgh, Scotland, we've seen the statue. Beautifully written, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-May-2024

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reply by the author on 06-May-2024

I think i watched that movie. Owner went to the train station and dog would meet him there at the end of day. Even after the owner died. It's very sad. Dogs are very loving and loyal.

Thank you very much, Roy.

Gypsy hugs

reply by royowen on 06-May-2024

They are indeed

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

aw so sad...
love that she has a dog though
pets are awesome!

great little gogyohka
excellent imagery with deeply felt emotions and smooth flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 06-May-2024

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reply by the author on 06-May-2024

Thank you very much, Shelley.

Gypsy hugs