by Jennifer Anne Fox

When I lose an animal they join my other friends in my front yard.

Digging wet soil with bare hands a tear soaked face

and never ending good-byes they are laid to rest.

Peace. Finally and all they ever deserved. Peace.

There are so many cruel humans in this place that I turn to the

unconditional love and comfort of my animals when I am constantly

being pushed away by everyone else in my life.

Their love lifts me from a place that I can not lift myself from.

And I am yet to discover a fellow human who understands this.

When they pass words can not describe my pain and grief,

but I take solace in the thought of seeing them again.

I couldn’t face life without that hope that’s all I long for.

No humans in my heaven Only Animal lovers.

Some think I have no right to grieve for something other than a

person but grief comes with the loss of anything that is loved.

And I don’t feel shame for being closer to my animals than anyone

else in my world.

They understand they make me feel everything that other

people do not; Loved worth while joy content.

I cry often for my animals and a little piece of me is buried with

all of them.

Writing is my only outlet and the continuing love of my friends.

They know how to soothe me.

They are truly special creatures and mean so much to me.

I will always mourn for those passed and welcome a

new with open arms.

I am never with out their memory.
 
Please wait for me

I love you,
 
Jennifer