I hold her across my lap,
my face buried in her soft white fur,
breathing in her familar dog scent.
I finger her pink collar,
still warm with her.
I stroke her arthritic little body,
stiffening in my arms.
The oil in my fingers,
the oily residue of my tears,
anoint her for the last time.
"I will love you forever, Blue.""
"
| Blue |
| 25, Mar 2009 |
| Debbie |