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On the anniversary of the passing of our beloved 12 year old German Shepherd, the pain of remembrance was brought back in full force. The raw emotions resurfaced at that time, to pen this poem:

In fond remembrance of Misty; Feb. 23, 1988 - May 10, 1999

Barren (02/23/88-05/10/99)

by Kit McCallum

Upon this day I reminisce
With sadness and regret
The loss of my beloved
Special "child" who was my pet.

It's been a year of longing
Wishing you'd return to me ...
For though you left one year ago,
I cannot "set you free".

Though time has made it easier,
To go from day to day ...
No one can understand the
"Special" role your life did play.

For every day you were a part,
Of love and joy and life ...
You had a way that focussed me
And lessened daily strife.

I'd hurry home to see your face,
Behind that window pane;
Where wiggles, hugs and cuddles
Brightened up the worst of days.

And now I sit, with eyes tear filled,
You are not by my side;
And when I see the window,
It is bare and bleak inside.

Emotions, they are raw today,
I'm simply torn apart ...
For hollow, wrenching feelings
Tear apart this very heart.

An emptiness, that's deeper than
The oceans ... fill my soul;
A painful hunger bites my
Inner self beyond control.

For though time healed the daily wounds
I wore upon my sleeve,
I shelter from the world outside
Just what you meant to me.

No children was I blessed to have,
My womb was barren ... yet,
You filled the void my darling one,
My sweet and lovely pet.

To me, you were more human
Than some others I have known ...
You gave such love and tenderness;
T'was deep within your soul.

Now spring is here, and little things
We loved now cause me harm ...
The walks we'd take around the yard
No longer hold their charm.

We're packing just to get away,
And leave this home we've lived ...
For without you to share this with,
I get no joy from it.

I see you as I turn each step,
I watch for you each day ...
Oh little one, I miss you so,
... Much more than words can say.

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Katarina

I loved this poem because I had a pet die not even a year ago. and all the words in this poem reminded me of my emotions for my dog, it made me cry, but not tears of hollowed sadness. true treas of rememberance.

amanda

that poem is so touching a no how it felles to lose sum1 so close it realy touched me sorry 4 ur lose xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Terri

that was sweet but sad saying how you felt.

sonia

it fell like it was my dog for a momment so good so sad. All the sadness in my heart went too the top. it felt like somethink is gona happen next i don`t no any way keep writing more poems up i can not wait to read it

Sara

Your poem was really really nice I know just how you feel I lost my loving cat named Dallas and losing him tore my world in two thanks for letting me know I wasnt the only one felling or having this happen to me.

dave

I myself write a lot of poetry, and that perfectly drew a beautiful and heartfelt picture of the pain that one can suffer when a beloved pet is taken from us. It really made me well up inside as i have experienced these emotions. Animals love us unconditionally, and this feels irreplacable when we lose them

sue

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your doing well.

myra

the poem really made me cry because it made me think about my pet which was like a child to me she was hit by a car i always thought it was my fault and i still do, i will never forget her,i will especially not forget the ways she would cheer me up when something was wrong, the kisses she gave me to show how she really loved me,i will especially miss her barking, and talking to me,but i know that she would want me to be happy because she is in a good place, but i can not help myself from crying.

Tianka

I really know where you are coming from because I too have lost a best friend. He's my puppy snooper, oh how I love him I really do miss him.

jackie

this poem just brought tears too my eyes i had to have my cat put to sleep a couple of weeks ago and it killed me she was my best friend ! its nice to know iam not the only one who feels so strongley about there pet ! thank you ! jackie . xxxx

Maris

This poem was very touching the author wrote a great poem. I loved it.

Renita

BRAVO. this is an extremely touching poem and the way you poured your heart out is real deep!

Emilie

Anyone who has lost a beloved pet can certainly relate to this poem--the pets are more like our children, and we grieve for them for a long time after they leave us---I do believe I'll meet them again at The Rainbow Bridge though! Emilie

Bethany

I loved this poem. I lost my dog recently and I know how it feels. I really needed a poem like this because of a weird feeling inside that told me to fin one and this met the critiriea

Danielle

This Poem is excellent, I have been searching all night for a poem that would make me cry; which mind you isnt an easy task for me, but this poem it made me cry, twice in fact when i read it over again. It reminded me of my old bird who died, he had a fit, due to stress from hitting a rotating fan, we really loved him, it has been about 1 and a half years since his death.

kelli

I loved this poem. I just lost my puppy today, and now I know that I am not alone. I wanted to die. This was the worst days of my life. This poem made me cry, a lot! I loved the poem, but it did not make me feel better, b/c it was only saying what I was feeling.

Jennie

I lost my cat on January 21st. It was 4:30 a. m. and he was sleeping in my bed and he had a heart attack. I cry for 3 days and just can not let Tiger go. When I read this poem I cried. And think of Tiger. You poem has touched me like no humane can. Thank you!

jessica

this poem really dug deep into my heart. my dog passed away a few years ago and it tore me up inside - he was my best friend and nothing will ever replace him. i really love this poem even if it made me cry.

kasey

Hey I just wanted you to know that the poem had brought back memories of my own! I also had a german shepard named misty! She also died! She had bone cancer so we had to put her down! Through my eyes, she wasn't a dog but a close friend who would always be there for me! When I lost her, I cried for days and couldn't get over the fact that i lost her! But i am VERy sorry for your loss! And i hope all goes well with you in the future!

destiny

it was a good poem

Barbara

Wow! This poem really touched my heart. I cried really hard. See, I have a 13 yr. old Maltese. He is my world, my happiness. He has congestive heart failure and is on medication. Its only a matter of time. I can't imagine my life without him. When I cry, he knows, so I try and not cry in front of him. I love him so. Thank you for this poem.

Katarina

It was very good and I felt like I could fill your pain because I too have loss one just as dear

Shirley

This poem could have come right out of my heart. Nine months ago I lost my sixteen year old Chihuahua,Booboo and time has not taken the pain away. I still miss him as much as I did the day he died. I visit his grave and talk to him. Tomorrow I will tell him about your beautiful poem.

Renee

I lost my daughter three days before Christmas this year and she was "special". She was 7 and had cerebral palsy. I know your poem was about your pet but it touched me just the same. I since have gotten two dogs. I'm sorry for your loss.

Ruby

this poem is the best i have ever heard in my life. my hands are tembeling because i have been baling my eyes out, i am only twelve but i lost a pett . she was not only a pet we did everything together, we slept together, danced, attempted to sing. here i go again. i tried to hold it in and this made it come out. i love this poem i miss lexi so much! i need her i always try to thinnk what i did wrong to make her leave. so yeah i love this poem.

Jasmine

muy bien

Amber

i believe this is a 100% fully touchable poem. it deserves a 10 out of 10. i have. had. a pet cat named Shadow. that died almost a year and a half ago. this poem touched my heart more than words can say. it's really a good poem!

eric

encapsulates for me the loss - of the child, friend, and companion which my own dog of 16 years was. thanks

zach

Mortality is a thing that people fear and worry about, and most forget to stop and do the thing that is before that. When you lose a loved one it makes you realize that you must try to love and touch someone else as they touched you.

Chella

I have three dogs of my own and i totally understand this lady. My heart and my prayers goes to her. What a precious poem she wrote!

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