Poetry Challenge, V 6.0, Day 23

Today, friends of mine have to say goodbye to a loving 4-legged friend.  I don't envy them this day, or task, and it makes me think of the loved ones - both human and non - that I have had to say goodbye to.  So, it makes me a little sad, and today's poem goes out to all those who struggle with saying goodbye.


You Were There

Because you were there,
the days I didn't want to get out of bed were made easier,
the late nights were less scary,
I laughed more,
I cried more,
I thought of you on my way home from work,
of how I would greet you the next time we met,
and what you might like when I was at the store.

You were there to be my fashion advisor,
my confidant,
my doctor,
my security,
my friend,
my sanctuary.

Because you were there,
I didn't go out in that snowstorm,
I left early from that date,
and I learned that you always had my back when I needed a wingman.

You were always there,
and I was grateful.
But now, you're there -
and I'm here,
and I don't know what I'm going to do,
because everything reminds me of you,
and I miss you.



Thanks for reading,

The Fat Kid