Why I Live Alone

Poem of the week

By bosch

Thu, 12 Apr 2012
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14 comments
 

I live alone in a big house
With Erin's cat, Mr. P.
Two years ago, when she died,
He was an ornery fourteen.
I drive out to the cemetery
A few times a month now,
Sit on the ground by Erin's stone.
I tell Erin I love her.

She knows, but likes hearing

Me say it.  I tell her I love her

Every day, all day long.

She rolls her eyes, is gone.

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on
this is wonderful, thank you for posting it

 

Submitted by bosch on
thanks for your comment. Swep

Submitted by bosch on
insertponcefrenchnamehere: trying again, thanks for reading and your good comment. Swep

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
So very poignant. Good to see you posting again. Tina;-)

 

Submitted by bosch on
Tina: thanks. Swep

Submitted by shoe on
I'm with Poncey on this one, wonderful.

 

Submitted by bosch on
shoe: Thanks for the good comment. Swep

Submitted by DameBubiaSykes on
Yes, very poignant. I like the way Jerene's emotions are signalled.

Submitted by bosch on
DameBubiaSykes: Thanks. I appreciate your reading and the comment. Swep

Submitted by bosch on
DameBubiaSykes: Thanks. I appreciate your reading and the comment. Swep

Submitted by tcook on
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Submitted by bosch on
Tony: Thanks for all three of the recognitions. I appreciate it. Swep

Submitted by steve_elliott04 on
A really good read. I'm with Stan in saying that these words have initiated my deep thinking and contemplation for the day! Last four lines are superb, and something i can relate to. Thanks. Steve.

Submitted by bosch on
Steve: Thanks for reading and commenting. And for the interaction with the poem. Swep