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When Your Dog Dies
Posted: May 14, 2022
The pain of losing a family pet is indescribable…
When you lose a pet a safety net
hangs helplessly below.
That stretched-out rope can’t offer hope
or stop death’s well-aimed blow.
When you lose a pet a safety net
can’t stop your falling tears.
On the day they die, you’re sure to cry
while wishing they were near.
When you lose a pet a safety net
can’t catch your broken heart.
The pain you feel can only heal
as time plays out its part.
But…
When you lose a pet a safety net
can capture memories
of walks and runs and family fun
while romping by the sea.
When you lose a pet you can’t forget
those special times you had.
What once was true will comfort you
on days you’re feeling sad.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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