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Friday, May 22, 2015

Still With Me

from lovethispic.com - artist unknown
no infringement of copyright intended
As I'm walking,
my steps slowed now, 
compared to what they were,
I remember your slow padding steps 
beside me in the middle of the night,
when your body was failing
and you needed a midnight stroll 
along the road, under the trees,
to make it through the night.

 What people cant see,
as they pass,
is that when I walk,
you are still with me.
I carry you in my heart
and there is an invisible leash
hanging down
to where you still
 - and always will - 
walk beside me.

 I am following you.
Wait for me.
I am not far
behind you.
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31 comments:

  1. Kay L. DaviesMay 22, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful, Sherry. Teary-eyed here.
    Luv, K

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  2. SusanMay 22, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Me, too, Kay! Sherry, sweetness.

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  3. Sumana RoyMay 22, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    "What people cant see,
    as they pass,
    is that when I walk,
    you are still with me.".............sigh...

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  4. Liz Rice-SosneMay 22, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I smile, my eyes show a tiny tear.

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  5. grapelingMay 23, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    ah, Sherry ~

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  6. annell4May 23, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    A beautiful piece about love...brought tears to my eyes.

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  7. hedgewitchMay 23, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Like annell, this one made me all teary. I hope at the end of the walk we all will find our beloved pets waiting.

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  8. DonnaMay 23, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    So beautiful!

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  9. MaryMay 23, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    This is a beautiful poem, Sherry....though a heart breaker! One that any dog lover can feel!

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  10. Old EggMay 23, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    I found it difficult even to talk to anyone when I lost my last dog, as part of my life had gone as well as we were such mates.

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  11. AnonymousMay 23, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Over thirty years and I can still hear and feel him. Thank you, Sherry, you said it so well,

    Elizabeth

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  12. Sanaa RizviMay 23, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I carry you in my heart
    and there is an invisible leash
    hanging down
    to where you still
    - and always will -
    walk beside me.

    This was such a heart-warming poem Sherry, brought a tear into my eye..!

    Lots of love
    Sanaa

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  13. Jae RoseMay 24, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    I hope a little further away still...yes we keep all the special people and animals who've helped us in our pocket...if we didn't it sometimes feels impossible to even leave the house xo

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  14. AnonymousMay 24, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Such powerful melancholy...

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  15. TruedessaMay 24, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    This is beautiful and I can see he walks with you always...

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  16. brudbergMay 24, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    This is beautiful Sherry, the image of an aging dog, together with the invisible leash tugs my heart.

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  17. Kerry O'ConnorMay 24, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    This is a heart-breaker, Sherry!

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  18. humbirdMay 24, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    O, mine....this is heart breaking picture to start with....and I believe they are here...we just need to talk to them loud so they can hear us...beautiful words, Sherry....

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  19. Myrna R.May 24, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Heartbreaking but beautiful. I still have the leash of my old big German sheaphard. He was so delightful and I still miss him too. It's nice that you feel him with you.

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  20. Eileen T O'Neill .....May 24, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Sherry,
    I'm immediately drawn to think about your very dear Pup. I'm certain he is never far from your thoughts, or the love and the missing imparted in this wonderful tribute, to love..
    Happy Sunday and New Week,
    Eileen

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  21. J.N.T.May 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    this is like a parent following behind a child to ensure he or she goes the right direction. very nice. :)

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  22. Gillena CoxMay 24, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    this is simply beautiful Sherry; have a nice Sunday and thanks for stopping by my blog today

    much love...

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  23. GabriellaMay 24, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    This a deeply moving poem, Sherry. I hope you are a bit farther behind Pup than you think.

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  24. C.C.May 24, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    That invisible leash...wow, so emotive! Hope your headache has cleared up by now :-)

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  25. kaykualaMay 25, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    They not only are men's best friend but trustworthy too. They are dearly missed. Moving piece Sherry!

    Hank

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  26. J Cosmo NewberyMay 25, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    That's so sweet. Cosmo.

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  27. Gen Giggles May 25, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    So sweet and sad. We always walk with them.

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  28. gautami tripathyMay 25, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Touched by your poem. Such deep feelings...

    spectacular in the jagged edges of mind

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  29. Stacy M.S.May 25, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    oh my, this gripped my heart so tightly.

    the picture gives the reader a perfect vision of the poem...the reality of the words.

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  30. SoumyenduMay 28, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    What if it turns out that there is heavy overcrowding in the next world as well

    :)

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  31. Preeti S.May 29, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    Although I never had a pet, but I can guess the intense attachment that can build up between the pet and the owner (rather, friend). This was beautifully penned!

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