Category Archives: Dogs

Losing a Dog

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Monica

The Loss of a Dog The loss of a dog claws open the heart; time’s flimsy patch papers, forever scratches and bleeds. The loss of a dog spawns belly screams choked into silence by social nicety gulped down by unsatisfied … Continue reading →

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One More Beautiful Voice in Doggie Heaven

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Monica

We said good-bye to our beautiful collie dog Beau last week.  As usual, Beau was in charge.  He refused food for six days and rested on the seventh. We had time the evening before and morning of to caress him … Continue reading →

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Call me Cheepy

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Monica

Names are Important I recognized at the age of three that names are important. The names you are given, and, especially, the names you choose for yourself.  Others demonstrate respect and caring by honoring your choices, even when ridiculous. For … Continue reading →

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Completion

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Monica

Complete Me I am incomplete without: the red fox who shadows my tracks leaving prints and pee everywhere but hiding himself from sight; the moose whose blackness fades from view behind a tree; the grizzly who announces his displeasure at … Continue reading →

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Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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Sense of Place: New Jersey

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Monica

Jersey Girl Leaves Home Oak trees dense tall tops so high she must lie on the ground to see them shade the broad expanse of lawn and grace her daily life Sense of place so strong, breaking it is a … Continue reading →

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Come to the Fire

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Monica

Come by the Fire Ancient ways, bygone days working together without a word mutual need clearly heard. Your speed, my bow bring our prey down so food for many, wolves and men sustenance shared, time and again. Over the years … Continue reading →

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One More Face — Lily, Puppy Mill Rescue

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Monica

This is Lily, and here is her story. Puppy Mills Cruelty thrives in dark places smelling foul in confined spaces secrets kept with our consent living creatures we do torment. Through the mill they’re forced each day crushing and grinding … Continue reading →

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The Yoke

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Monica

Yoga Breath  Breathing in joy breathing out pain love’s two sides life’s double portion each other’s measure yoked together

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Bella – The Dog Who Smiled and Laughed

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Monica

The Dog Who Smiled and Laughed  Heart burned by double abandonment Soul singed by scorching neglect Yet laughing out loud at day’s delight Smiling at ease in calm content Resilient spirit, failing body turns now to dust a cosmic cloud … Continue reading →

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