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

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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.







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  1. Oh... so sad, I hope it all get well... a dog is a family member...

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  2. Oh 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.

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  3. How she comes through. And you regain the right of smiles

    Much love...

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  4. 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

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  5. I am so sorry to about your beloved pet, hugs hopefully everything will be alright soon.

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  6. I 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

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  7. If sadness and its effect has a picture, it would be your poem. So vivid... and terrible.

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  8. Oh, Audrey, I know what this kind of wait is like. Thinking of you and y0ur beloved dog!

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  9. an eloquent and moving expression of "that" wait.

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  10. sadness & its teeth...the poem is Felt....

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  11. Hopefully you can be with her whatever treatment she needs.

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  12. Fourteen 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.

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  13. Ah! The sadness is felt in every word. Painfully beautiful.

    I wish for your pet's well being. :-)

    -HA

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  14. So hard to cope with! Sending you and your dog well-wishes.

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  15. The first stanza is tragically beautiful, a description we can all understand. This is what quality writing looks like.

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  16. An amazing image of sadness and fear! Alive, toothed and transforming. The slow fade is excruciating.

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  17. Oh such a heartfelt poem, warm thoughts to you

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  18. ...but there is the sun. Appreciate this.

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  19. Sad to be facing such dilemma.A pet gives more than people and never ask back in return.The pain is most excruciating.

    Hank

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  20. Sad to be facing such dilemma.A pet gives more than people and never ask back in return.The pain is most excruciating.

    Hank

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  21. Sending much love and peace to you...and dog. We become stronger with such challenges...

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  22. Oh 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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