At d’Verse Poets today, Toni invites us to write about the “dog days” of summer…
not gonna miss ‘em
our dog days are over
weather cools to 80’s
summer humidity drops
we can breathe again
heat made us both pant
my sweet silly Lily girl
husky-lab fur face friend
her final breaths labor
humidity of tears drop
105 fevered body cools
my dog’s days are over
oh, how i miss her !
Lily: faithful friend, walking partner, and quite possibly the best dog ever!
a poem in my pocket 
Aug 05, 2015 @ 16:57:43
This makes me ache–I’ve lost 3 wonderful dogs and still have two–but losing them is the hardest thing ever. They teach us so much about unconditional love. Lily–a beautiful name for a beautiful dog.
Aug 05, 2015 @ 18:49:00
Dogs definitely embody unconditional love…thank you, Victoria!
Aug 05, 2015 @ 14:54:39
I had a dog too and the whole family couldn’t accept her passing – your lovely tribute brought back some memories Lynn.
Aug 05, 2015 @ 18:47:54
Hope it brought good memories, Abhra!
Aug 04, 2015 @ 17:08:36
You used the feelings of dog days as experienced through a dog most efficiently and the twist at the end is very poignant.
Aug 05, 2015 @ 18:47:03
Thanks, Gabriella.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 17:03:03
What a lovely and sweet tribute Lynn ~ Love the picture & backstory ~
Aug 05, 2015 @ 18:46:20
🙂
Aug 04, 2015 @ 16:17:29
Oh…my heart utterly breaks. I’m so sorry, Lynn for your loss. ♥
Aug 05, 2015 @ 18:45:59
Thank you, Hannah.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:15:35
So sorry you’ve lost Lily.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:24:06
Thanks, Connie!
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:10:43
A lovely imaginative tribute to dog days, combining pathos with heat index. All of us who have lost a canine family member fully empathize with your message; sending white light, hugs, & a tub of ice ASAP.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:22:28
I do appreciate your empathy, Glenn.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 14:55:43
Oh Lynn, I am so very sorry about the loss of lovely Lily. I am sitting here crying for both of you. Bless your sweet heart and her’s.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:20:11
Thanks, for sharing your tears too.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 14:40:01
oh i’m so sorry for the loss of your dog… i had one when i was a teen and he was such a friend as well
Aug 04, 2015 @ 15:25:36
Thank you, Claudia. She isn’t the first dog I’ve/we’ve lost…and perhaps not the last.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 14:23:11
Oh, this is so sad, Lynn. You have given a totally different slant on ‘dog days.’ I am so sorry for your loss. I know how empty days can be without such a friend.
Aug 04, 2015 @ 14:27:13
I know you understand, Mary. Thanks.