Tag 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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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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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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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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No Dogs Allowed

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Monica

Walking the Walk, Anyway  You talk the talk and we walk the walk but when nose goes to sniff and tail begs to wag Where are you?  In Yellowstone, no doubt where we can’t follow not having the bona-fides of … Continue reading →

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Oh, You Planet Earth!/Earth Day 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Monica

Member of the Family Call me mother, call me father call me source of life and strength call me sister, call me brother call me only home and hearth call me garden of paradise call me member of the family … Continue reading →

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No Kisses

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Monica

No Kisses for Valentine’s Day (Belated) No kisses today I’m sorry to say I saw you about with a squirrel in your mouth a very dead squirrel you dropped at my feet a Valentine’s treat So I must remember to … Continue reading →

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