There’s a lot going on in the world
today. My TV stays off
for morning’s sake.
Another plane. Child. Innocent.
Betrayal. And that flag hanging
over it all.
I almost feel guilty when sorrow engulfs me.
How does an old paw print
eclipse any of that?
But my sphere spins slowly, the breeze
carries ghosts, familiar barks—
a smell of wet coats.
Ryan Stone
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Thank you, Sarah. You’re always a sucker for a dog poem 😉
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Beautiful painting! 🙂
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Thank you, Raina – he was a beautiful dog 🙂
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Once has to make an effort to keep their heads above the pain and hurt every day in and out. Restless poem Ryan. I love this point of view, it makes the events stand out even more, and the beauty evident. How are your puppies?
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Thank you, Dajena. This is an older one about a dog who spends his time running through fields in the sky. My present dog is wonderful, thank you 🙂
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Yes, the POV made me hope your present dog is well, for who will pull you on those running trails?? hehehehe 😉
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Very cool song, too! 🙂
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My fave phrase is “the breeze carries ghosts”. Fine poem, start to finish 🙂
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Thank you, dear Muse 🙂
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Most welcome–love it!
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Lovely heartfelt poem Ryan. ~ Mia
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You’re the best, Mia. Have a lovely week 🙂
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Likewise Ryan, wishing you a lovely week as well. 🙂
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The images and ideas conveyed by your words are so strong and vivid. It is heartbreaking. Everything you felt, we can feel it all.
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Thank you so much, B. Lovely feedback to receive-he was a beautiful dog. Enjoy your week 🙂
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Your remembrance of him makes him sound like he was. It is my pleasure to read your words. Thank you! A wonderful week to you too!
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Beautiful, Ryan, really. 🙂
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Thank you, dear Kelly. Smiles to you, my friend 🙂
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To you as well! 🙂
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Definitely one of my favorites! Hats off!
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Thank you, Sofia. I aim to please 😉 Greatly appreciated.
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Wonderful poem poignant Ryan it brings up the inner thoughts of unknown, feelings of where we’ re going in this world! Also my TV stays off most of the time. Your dog was beautiful I lost my dog last November she was lovely! Thank you for another work of art! 😉
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Losing a dog is such a sad thing, Carolina…but not enough to stop me having one as a friend and experiencing all the joy that comes with the bond. Sorry for your loss and thank you for your kind feedback 🙂
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I know Ryan it is too sad dogs are unique as people are often better not easy to forget one as can’t never be replaced, but I love dogs and like you wont stop me to have one as friend 🙂
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Had three. Can think of another (Well, i think of another all the time, but can’t bring myself to it). Their memories just stay and never go… Beautiful piece, Ryan!
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I hear you Kunal and understand completely. Thank you for your feedback and thoughts 🙂
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I love this Ryan. Poignant piece, so simple yet so beautiful. Memories warm you up from the inside but they also tear you apart. Lovely words 🙂
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Agreed! Thank you for your thoughtfulness 🙂
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Aw dogs are often the hardest to lose, they are such constant companions and so forgiving. Even 5 years after mydog Nikki, I still miss her and certain things like paw prints as you say, or other reminders, have me thinking about her. They are truly family.
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Couldn’t agree more, Mandi. Thank you for reading. I hope you’re well, my friend 🙂
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Hi Ryan. I’m doing good and hope things are good for you too. Hope you enjoy the holidays as they are fast approaching. Are you a shopper, helping by Christmas presents or an in an out kind of guy, where you go once because you absolutely have to?
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No holidays for me, unfortunately. But I do love this time of year. I do as much shopping as I can online-I hate crowds. How about you? Organized or last minute?
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I’m a Mix, I try to do as much as an can before the second week of December as the malls become crowded. Overall, I online shop most and the other 1/3 of shopping I do at the mall. I attempt to finish early but stuff usually gets left to the bitter end. Organized depends on the year I guess. Sorry you don’t get time off, not even Christmas or New Years?
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