Sunday, November 12, 2017

I Never Dreamed - a rondelet

collage by The Unknown Gnome



I never dreamed
missing you would last forever.
I never dreamed
your spirit would remain so large,
your absence would walk beside me
for the rest of my earthly life.
I never dreamed.


for Marian's prompt at Real Toads: to compose a rondelet.


12 comments:

  1. The grief seeps through the poem. Heartfelt. The image completes the picture.

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  2. I agree, we could not have dreamed how strong their spirits would be,

    Elizabeth

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  3. So beautiful... It is such grief when our beloved pets leave us struggling with their paw print on our hearts

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  4. This is so touching.. the pain and grief in this poem tugs at the heart.. sigh..

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  5. Oh this resonates with loss of my Desiree years ago. Fabulous rondelet!! My thoughts are with you Oliana aka Clr

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  6. Oh, that's so touching, Sherry. The final line, especially, tugs at the heart.

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  7. That ending was devastating. Gorgeous writing, Sherry!

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  8. You know, it is a constant companion - much like they were. We can take it as sad, or realize they did not want to leave us alone - so they stay close.

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  9. So full of sorrow, Sherry, it's almost palpable.

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  10. Such a great loss that is to lose a companion like that. Sending you a hug Sherry.

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