In My Dressing Gown
You never once barked
Either of you
I often ponder that
Flanking me as you were
One each side
Hackles raised, on guard
Silent... still...
Doleful eyes
Locked on mine when,
The proverbial knock
Knocked the long suffering door
In the early hours
Of that life now...
No more
And I in my dressing gown
As stock still as you
The three of us stuck
In the timeless
Like glue
As the whole house fell down
And you never once barked
As the whole world caved in
And you never once barked
As the stars imploded and the
moon fell right down
You just stood with me
Solid
Never once made a sound when,
The devil rose up
With a fiery new hell
You just flanked me and caught
me
Held on tight
As we fell
And I ponder that now
How we stood there like glue
As the ground opened up
As the wind howled on through
How
You never once barked
How
You already knew
Maybe
M P 1/12/21
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Thrilling narrative of a tragedy that infuses each word with an emotion that thickens as the poem flows... Perhaps an earthquake, perhaps a war... Two dogs glued to you, faithful for life and for death, for better and for worse, forever...
Although my interpretation may be wrong it does not affect the merit of this poem which is simply stunning.
VT12
Hi VT12...you are spot on. A real moment in real time...nearly a year ago when I was informed of the death of my son....unusually neither dog reacted to the hammering on the door...they did exactly as described above. Both dogs loved him as he loved them, and I loved them all. Sadly they are all gone now. Thankyou so much lovely man...I will be checking out your page later my friend x
Marion, what can I say? This is yet another outstanding piece from you. I love the way the poem flows...it starts and then it pours — it pours and pours, just like tears. Outstanding work my friend 👏👏👏👏 Love it xx
Tina how wonderful to hear from you!!! Not that I've been on much myself lately but I always love to see you on here...even makes me feel like coming back on here properly lol as opposed to post and run which is what the site is all about now. I hope you are well and needless to say I treasure all
your well thought out and encouraging comments my friend...so many hugs to you ❤
I really wish Cosmo was like it used to be. Once upon a time I could while hours and hours away on here...not so now — now it is mostly people who only post and not read and not encourage — there are a few who never ever reply to comments, not ever ( not talking about the accidental misses — easy enough to miss things on here). Lots seem to be MIA too. Hope you are keeping alright, it is difficult this time of year ... hugs dear friend xx
I completely agree Tina, I am done with even trying on here anymore it is so soulless...I write for my mental health and keep up with the few who actually interact on here the rest can....well, I think you get the idea. I really hope you are ok and happy my friend ant that the book is cooking nicely 😊 ❤
STUNNING is the right word......this piece stands out amid the sea of amazing poems you have shared with us..... as its imagery and enthralling pace grows throughout.....creating powerful drama as it does so......an amazing piece of poetry MARION!!......PINNED!!......thanx for sharing this ~ truly!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!......T xo
Hi Tony, thanks so much my friend. As it is for many of us, writing is my greatest friend these days...it keeps me afloat where nothing and no one else can. I thank you sincerely for your kind comment x
This may not be the prettiest poem I come across today .. but then it aint meant to be is it .. It sure as hell packs a punch though Marion ..
P.S .. I have no doubt whatsoever, they do know, don't they .. N x
I am quite sure they did Nev and couldn't wait to leave this life to be with him. Thankyou lovely man x
:) x