In Remembrance of Sammy

Sammy died 7 years ago today

After Sam,

My eyes, now in a twinkling gaze, survey the forest behind my yard. The snow, dreary in the eerie light creates the magic hour between day and night. I’m looking for Sammy, my dog, out there in the witching hour without me.

Who knows, aside from the gods, where Sammy’s spirit dwells, perhaps he’s right here, waiting for me, outside my door, whispering, “Al come, come walk with me again”.

The other diversions slowly bleed into me, denying pain, moving toward some otherness, but always that part of me lingering �" Oh that damn fool rising �" deluding myself that Sammy would somehow return from his eternalness.

The sadness washes over me, tears slowly succumb to memory, an image appears of Sammy peering out over the sofa. I know he’s smelling, it’s dinner time. I smile as his huge lumbering body soldiers over to the table, and then, as if by some force of mystery a joyous moment arcs across my soul.

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks Jacob!

I use to watch his flapping joule in the side view mirror. Funny how something can touch you.

Regards,
Al

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks E!

His picture with collar and leash hang in the kitchen. He was 8 when I took him from the pound. I thought if I didn’t take him he would surely be put to sleep. Fortunately his last 2 1/2 years of life were good. Thanks again E!

Regards,
Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

seems his spirit is always going to be with you, Al...

he was your friend...and dogs are the best friends.
i am sure he is in dog heaven smiling at this tribute to him.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! so very well said sir ... my own heart welling up and this line:
"Oh that damn fool rising...." did bring those tears rising along with ;( i love my dogs too ... and as with all things may be passing on any time ... but we want to believe in our hope that life will go to it's intended extent and beyond ... seems the loss of pets is among us here at the cafe as i have read a few others ... and how loss even though 7yrs. pops up at any and many inopportune times .. sorry for this sadness upon you Al ... i feel you, i truly do
E.