Puppilull Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Bereft at goodbye Wagging tail forever still Bark no longer heard That was a sad one... Good, but so full of grief. 1
Popular Post Headstall Posted July 8, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 8, 2015 That was a sad one... Good, but so full of grief. I just had to put my dog down, and me and my kids are really hurting... My best friend is gone Pain of my loss consumes me Hate this part of life 6 1
Popular Post J.HunterDunn Posted July 8, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 8, 2015 This one is for you, Gary: parting is painful bereft of the one you loved treasure memories 7
Puppilull Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Our furry friends leave such holes in our lives and hearts when they go. *hug* 3
Headstall Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 This one is for you, Gary: parting is painful bereft of the one you loved treasure memories Thank you! Twelve years and one month Lifetime of mischief for you A heartbeat for me 5
Popular Post Headstall Posted July 8, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I am finding this exercise in haiku a real outlet for my emotion today... Looked at me with trust Life seeped out while I held you It had to be me Edited July 8, 2015 by Headstall 6 1
Popular Post dughlas Posted July 8, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 8, 2015 For Gary ... A friend feels loss, grieves, a companion’s journey’s end, a life well lived. 7
Popular Post dughlas Posted July 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 9, 2015 For Victor ... Beloved and loving, young man bereft, grief stricken, Cherry’s journey ends. 6
dughlas Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I apologize, I know we are writing haiku not tanka but ... Cry lamentations, soft tears falling, mine, God’s, the sky weeps with me in shared grief, my face heavenward, beseeching, yearning for comfort. 4
Headstall Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Woke to silent house No nails clicking on pine floors Our sentry is gone 3
Headstall Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Aching loneliness Memories lurk everywhere Wish I had you back Edited July 9, 2015 by Headstall 3
Headstall Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Compelled to your grave Airless football placed atop Thought you might miss it 5
Headstall Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Okay, I know I have to stop this, but it does help... Tail thumps on the floor Begging at your food cupboard Missed pain in the ass 4
Headstall Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Damn... thought I was done... this has become my therapy... Bite marks on blue Frisbee More tears from an endless well Couldn't throw it yet 2
Headstall Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Another quiet night No breathing at my bedside No choice but to deal 2
Headstall Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Sorry, I seem to have taken over this forum, but it feels good to get these feelings out... Roses it will be Planted in your memory Rugosas I think 2
Puppilull Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 As sad as your feelings are, I so appreciate you sharing them like this. That's one of the beautiful things about haikus. One feeling, one thought each. Like mindfulness. Such presence! 2
Puppilull Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Compelled to your grave Airless football placed atop Thought you might miss it This one brought tears to my eyes... 2
Headstall Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 This one brought tears to my eyes... This one devastated my daughter... I ended up taking her outside, and we went for a walk, and talked and cried... and then we were okay.... 2
Site Administrator Valkyrie Posted July 10, 2015 Site Administrator Posted July 10, 2015 Post away, Gary. These are heartbreaking and moved me to tears, which shows you how well done they are. Writing can be a great catharsis. Keep writing and sharing. We are all here with you, sharing your pain. 2
Headstall Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Post away, Gary. These are heartbreaking and moved me to tears, which shows you how well done they are. Writing can be a great catharsis. Keep writing and sharing. We are all here with you, sharing your pain. Thanks, Val... Digging in dark dirt Wet spots drop on disturbed earth My tribute achieved 2
Headstall Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Green dog bed haunts me Don't know what to do with it Can't throw it away 1
Headstall Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Is time a cruel foe Or can it be my saviour Today it was both 1
totallyy Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I wrote one. I put my own spin on it, and didn't use the animal. https://www.gayauthors.org/story/totallyy/rhymes/18 Actually, men are animals anyways 5
Headstall Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I wrote one. I put my own spin on it, and didn't use the animal. https://www.gayauthors.org/story/totallyy/rhymes/18 Actually, men are animals anyways I really liked your haiku... I could picture it... 2
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