Headstall's Poetry Prompts - 4. Chapter 4 Haiku- Slowly Moving On

On 07/14/2015 02:44 PM, Reader1810 said:

Mallory was blessed to have you and your kids as her humans. Your words show how much she was loved.

Now I'm crying again for the ones I no longer see or hear. But as always, the happy memories conquer the sad - for you to they will one day...

Thanks for saying that, Reader. She truly was, and still is. I think it's gonna be a while before we're sorted out. I appreciate the review... these haiku seem to relly help me deal... Gary

So much sadness but so much love in these ones Gary. Sometimes knowing you're letting go can be hard too. Reader was right, Mallory was a very lucky girl to have you and your family.

I'm not usually in to poetry, but yours touches a chord with me - and probably anyone who has ever had a pet. These were touching and very well done.

I'm glad the haikus help ease your sadness, and equally, I hope you're finding comfort in her memories.

Why did I read those? I wasn't ready I guess...still...you spoke to my heart.

I can't say closure is ever complete...I can still cry when I think of my lost ones...but most of them are happy tears now.
I'm sorry, I just can't review chapter 3...I can't type and cry at the same time.

On 07/14/2015 08:27 PM, LitLover said:

So much sadness but so much love in these ones Gary. Sometimes knowing you're letting go can be hard too. Reader was right, Mallory was a very lucky girl to have you and your family.

We were the lucky ones... Thanks, Lit. We'll get there... I appreciate the review, and the nice words... Gary

On 07/15/2015 01:38 AM, EagleIsaac said:

I'm not usually in to poetry, but yours touches a chord with me - and probably anyone who has ever had a pet. These were touching and very well done.

Thanks, Eagle... I appreciate that. They are helping me deal with losing her... Gary

On 07/15/2015 02:00 AM, Defiance19 said:

I'm glad the haikus help ease your sadness, and equally, I hope you're finding comfort in her memories.

Thanks, Def. I drove my son to work today, and we talked about her without tears... first time for us... maybe we'll stop avoiding the memories now.... Gary

On 07/15/2015 02:53 AM, aditus said:

Why did I read those? I wasn't ready I guess...still...you spoke to my heart.

I'm sorry, Adi. Loss is really hard to get past. I hope you are doing better, and it's nice to think I spoke to your heart... take care... Gary

On 07/15/2015 07:46 AM, ColumbusGuy said:

I can't say closure is ever complete...I can still cry when I think of my lost ones...but most of them are happy tears now.

I'm sorry, I just can't review chapter 3...I can't type and cry at the same time.

Yeah, I still miss my dog from 40 years ago. No happy tears yet, for Mallory, but we'll get to that point... she was worth all this, for sure... Thanks CG... Gary

...roses in the earth...simply beautiful.

On 08/26/2015 11:47 AM, AC Benus said:

...roses in the earth...simply beautiful.

Thanks, AC. Those rose are doing beautifully. Rereading these is hard. Thanks for reviewing... Gary

Gotta wonder why we put ourselves through this.. but then I look in Ripley's eyes.. the love shines out them and his joy of just being what he is.
geezus Gary.. and i have no f'g tissues...

tim

On 09/28/2015 01:11 AM, Mikiesboy said:

Gotta wonder why we put ourselves through this.. but then I look in Ripley's eyes.. the love shines out them and his joy of just being what he is.

geezus Gary.. and i have no f'g tissues...

 

tim

Sorry, Tim. These are raw, but I was getting there, for short periods anyway. I still miss her so much... thanks for reading and reviewing... it means a lot that you read my poetry... cheers... Gary...