I held you tightly that last December
I did not release you the entire day
I will always love you, please remember
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You seemed okay that previous September
You jumped and ran and played away
I held you tightly that last December
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You faded quickly by that November
Trying, for me, to keep the illness at bay
I will always love you, please remember
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Your fire faded to a smoldering ember
And still I begged you, pleaded you to stay
I held you tightly that last December
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My heart, your absence did dismember
Putting every inch of it on full display
I will always love you, please remember
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That day, I lost my dearest family member
What more is there for me to say?
I held you tightly that last December
I will always love you, please…remember
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Stephanie Hoogstad
With a BA in English and MSc in Creative Writing, writing is my life. I have edited and ghost written for years with some published stories and poems of my own.
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Comments (7)
So sad, but beautifully written... the picture is so sweet... Your 'puppy' reminds me of my smiling, silver-haired 'gentleman'.
I'm sorry for your loss. Love the picture. A beautiful tribute!
Sorry for your loss, Stephanie. Beautiful poem.
I am sorry for your loss. This was a abeautiful tribute, though. Wonderful words and love the picture that goes with the piece.
Beautiful tribute to a best friend
Felt deeply and so understood. Saddened for your loss.
Sorry.