When Love Dies

a Poem for animal shelter and rescues

The things I have said a thousand times, Shhh Im here... your not alone. You can let go now if you are tired of fighting ... I am still here with all my love shown.

The moans and cries and tearless fights. Voiceless creatures day and night. Some they grow and become big and strong. Some leave this world, they didn't  belong.

Some must leave way to soon, at the death of my hands their flowers bloom.

First its the cry then the soul leaves their eyes. This is what happens when love dies.

Yes I will kiss you until your death and you can look into my eyes until your very last breath.

I have seen it to often, death everyday. In the palm of my hand life can bend and sway.

So many times I have said, tearfully , " I'm sorry I could not save you."

At least for a minute, maybe a day or two ,they have had human love and it was true.

Reviews

[Valentine]

Having lost my husband in 2013, I can relate to this. Valentine

[Barbara Borel]

I am sorry for your loss V

[Gee]

You have a kind soul Barbara. I'm a dog lover, have a spaniel Jake, dreading the day he ups and leaves

[Barbara Borel]

Thank you. I work in an animal shelter. Just know Jake is loved every day. In the end that will matter

[Tony Jordan]

I've read this over and over and each time it is more affecting. A heart that cannot love a defenceless animal is not a heart that I would wish to have pumping in my body.
The heart that penned this however would be welcome.
This is a unique take on Life's greatest gift.
Heart-wrenching.

[Barbara Borel]

Thank you . The first time I have written about my experiences