LINDEN BLOSSOMS
We sit together under the linden
just steps from the back door,
your favorite spot in the yard.
From here you could see inside and out
guarding your domain.
Now a gentle rain falls
and joins with my tears.
Sweet linden blossoms drift
into your soft fur.
Giving comfort as always,
paw on leg and nose in face,
the deepest of sleep approaches,
and this special gift of the universe
will be gone from me.
Mt. Sneffels (snowfield)
Sweet Planet Poems 
The tips is really helpful.
Thank you so much, Chess
ganz herrlich, liebe Andrea
Haunting.
Ja die LINDE(n)BLÜTE(n)sind HERRlich dir einen schönen Dien-s-TAG meine liebe MONICA……
eine Freude über deine Besuch! Die Lindenblüten beginnen zu öffnen, und ein schwierige Jahrestag ansätze. Danke sehr, Andrea
A beautiful Colie as I find love Monica
Andrea wants beautiful evening
And thank you for your nice visit with me
4 – for
So I am left to speculate about the “4”. Yes, I understand about waiting. But I won’t wait so long again. I can’t say “next time”.
Yes, we lost Gita in 2008 and it took till Feb this year for me to get a new puppy.
(Mats is my man.)
Ah ha, now I have a better idea where your blog user name comes from. It was a long time before I could look at this poem or the picture of the tree without feeling all squashed up inside. Being rescued by 2 collies helps a lot.
Beautiful post! I know what you mean, I still miss my 2 previous dogs and sometimes I accidentally call Tara, ‘Gita’. 😦
Hi Pen, That’s a funny description of Bess’ antics! I’m pretty sure there’s only one cure, and you know what that is. August already – many mountain birds have left for the season, and I’m thinking, oh no, not yet, please! I miss WordPress, too, and the lovely musings I find here. I hope to be back and less distracted in the fall. Very best to you, my friend.
just dropping by to say hi Monica, how are you? and missing you on here. ‘Tis August already, yet it seems only yesterday that my girl died, I can pretend I’m getting over it, but there are times when I forget she’s gone. But I smile too, as last week I planted some shrubs in the garden, new plants where I had gaps for her use, and I know she’d have ‘helped’ me in her own inimitable way. Telling me not there, that’s her space!! And of course they wouldn’t have lasted long, Not a one for going round things, was she, through them and on top of them more like… hugs to you and I hope you and yours are well.. xPenx
That says it all, Sandy.
Isn’t wonderful to have that special spot to share with that special friend? The Geezer and I have that in the mornings after our walk. We sit on the dock; he brushes me; I lick his hand; we give each other strength.
Sandy
http://www.sandysays1.wordpress.com
Lovely comment — thank you, Jingle
powerful,
bless those around us, everyone and every life deserves attention and happiness.
Dear Kenny, That’s too close, and thankfully Cherno has a lot of strength. I hope he is eating without problems now. Kenny, I miss you lots on WordPress, so come back soon.
Hello Monica, Lovely words as ever. Makes me think of just how close Cherno came to leaving me, thankfully he has pulled through. He has lost a lot of wieght and is still quite weak. But he is alive !!!
Take care my lovely.
Kenny !
Dear Talia, I’m imagining your beautiful new home and the plantings you will make around it. Soon they will be dense and lush in that special climate. That you would plant something in memory of Sneffie touches my heart so much. What a tender gift, and I thank you for it. Wishing you much joy and good health in your new nest. With love, Monica
Dearest Monica.
I feel for you so much. I’m sorry I haven’t been around of late, I have moved house and have been absorbed in weaving natures tapestry around my new found nest. Tomorrow I will plant something in memory of your dog and watch it grow just as your love did for each other. Much love to you in this sad time. xx
Thanks, Androgoth! Fireworks tonight and unbelievable traffic home tomorrow. Hope your week will be cause for celebration.
Beautiful and kind words, dear Laz. Animals do make life so much better. Blessings to you, Monica
Tomorrow I meant Monica,
for us it is already here… lol
Androgoth XXx
I am just calling by to wish you a wicked day today,
lots of partying and a wicked… Well whatever you
like I guess? Just kidding Monica have fun…
Androgoth XXx
These beauties will always live in your big heart, my friend!
So sad this life can be…and Animals make it better, wish I could give you a hug!
All the Best, Monica
Highest Regards
Peace,
Laz
Hugs most appreciated, Sandy!
I am crying, too! Having been there, I know how you feel. Hugs to you, Monica.
Feelings blossom without fading – a lovely image to hold onto. Thanks, Androgoth, for your kind thoughts and good wishes.
Dear Pen, “Nothing held back, and therefore we hold nothing back…” You’ve said it, and there it is. Shedding tears together helps, my friend.
Dear Ian, Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m thinking of doing some silly pictures to balance the sad.
A very sweet portrayal of your beautiful friend Monica,
Sneffie will always be with you, on this plain and in the
next… Infinite feelings blossom forever my great friend,
and whatever the season this will always be…
Have a most relaxing rest of
day and a tranquil evening Monica
Androgoth XXx
I feel so sad, Monica, that we have to say bye to our furry friends., they give us so much pleasure and are, as you so rightly say, special gifts from the Universe. And to the Universe they return having graced our lives, and given us their unrestrained love. Nothing held back, and therefore we hold nothing back, and therefore feel the pain so much when they depart. Wonderful words and mind picture drawn, and I’m joining you in the shedding of your tears my lovely friend. xx
A sad but beautiful blog with pictures of memories
A favourite spot of treasured memories
Emu aka Ian
Dear Bluebee, Thank you so much for this lovely and heartfelt comment. The linden blossoms are about to open again, and they will always remind me. Not that I need reminding.
You have painted the way scent has such a strong effect on memory so beautifully here with this sad, sweet ode to your beautiful collie, Monica, and that image of “paw on leg” says so much. You must miss her terribly. I love this poem and your photos. Best. bb xx