Blunted
i am stuck in sadness
its teeth
sharper than i recall
its fear
an ooze
that seeps
liquids never run--
they fade
leaving stains
brown
and red in the sun
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2016
Poets United
We are waiting for xrays for my 14 year old dog tomorrow. She is in pain and not putting any weight on her back left leg. I am fearful and sad.
Oh... so sad, I hope it all get well... a dog is a family member...
ReplyDeleteOh Audrey, this is so sad. It does not sound good at her age, I fear. Yes, great sadness and worry. They do not live long enough - but they give a lifetime of love while they are here.
ReplyDeleteHow she comes through. And you regain the right of smiles
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
You have captured the acute weight of sadness so very well - how sharp and unforgiving it is. The physical sensation at once numb and biting - I do so hope if not well the next step for your beloved dog will be peaceful
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to about your beloved pet, hugs hopefully everything will be alright soon.
ReplyDeleteI feel for your pain, pets are more than that, they are family members too. Your poem certainly conveys such emotional concerns. Hope all will be well. Peace and light to you
ReplyDeleteIf sadness and its effect has a picture, it would be your poem. So vivid... and terrible.
ReplyDeleteOh, Audrey, I know what this kind of wait is like. Thinking of you and y0ur beloved dog!
ReplyDeletean eloquent and moving expression of "that" wait.
ReplyDeletesadness & its teeth...the poem is Felt....
ReplyDeleteHopefully you can be with her whatever treatment she needs.
ReplyDeleteFourteen is old for a dog...it is a difficult time. We pay a price for all that immeasurable love they give us...but it is worth it. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteAh! The sadness is felt in every word. Painfully beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI wish for your pet's well being. :-)
-HA
So hard to cope with! Sending you and your dog well-wishes.
ReplyDeleteThe first stanza is tragically beautiful, a description we can all understand. This is what quality writing looks like.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing image of sadness and fear! Alive, toothed and transforming. The slow fade is excruciating.
ReplyDeleteOh such a heartfelt poem, warm thoughts to you
ReplyDelete...but there is the sun. Appreciate this.
ReplyDeleteSad to be facing such dilemma.A pet gives more than people and never ask back in return.The pain is most excruciating.
ReplyDeleteHank
Sad to be facing such dilemma.A pet gives more than people and never ask back in return.The pain is most excruciating.
ReplyDeleteHank
Sending much love and peace to you...and dog. We become stronger with such challenges...
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry, Audrey. I'm a bit late reading this, but I hope all is well for you and your doggy. I went through a deep sadness recently, too--you tell it true.
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