Downside of Distance

One evening, we walked 
past a field of sunflowers 
stretching back for miles 
the orange sun setting, 
even among such beauty  
I pictured my dog back home 
springing up in the air

just to get closer to me.

  
I wondered if he understood 
when I said I’ll be back soon
and then left to Poland 
or if he waited 

by the door each day 
at the time he instinctively knows 
I’ll arrive home from the office. 
  
In that moment, I called home
they were leaving to the park 
I could just see his little nose stuffed 
in buttercups, 
then, leading the way up the hill 
to our favorite spot under the magnolia tree. 

for Maestro my Yorkshire Terrier 
  

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is strong love between dog and Master...

dogs are smart and loyal...and they miss us and wait till we come home...but yes, i wonder about their imagination...how strong it is.

nicely written tribute to him...if he could read, he would lick your face in appreciation.

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you Jacob :) I just know he would. They are the coolest giving us their unconditional love as they do.

[A. Amos]

Your poetry remind me my childhood pet, I was so love with him never had another pet after his death. Thank you for bringing back such strong memories..

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you A. Amos. I'm glad it brought back happy memories. I know dogs just give so much love. Never a day that he's not so happy I'm home. They are wonderful. I understand why you never got another one. Don't think I'd be able to either. Thank you again.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my dear, as still miss him...

[JenniferMarie]

I know. He's with you always.

[A. Amos]

Thank you my dear

[JenniferMarie]

You're welcome.