Chaos Baby
You never distracted me as much as in your absence.
By Tiffany MercerPublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read
Did you know it’s your disruptions that
I would miss the most?
Stray hairs,
Tan and clinging,
Rampant as tumbleweeds.
A snout nudging my elbows, requesting
Cucumber slices, noisily crunching.
Tail beating the wall at night, happy
In your dreams.
Only heartbreaking silence fills the spaces you left behind;
Never has quiet felt less peaceful.
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Tiffany Mercer
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Comments (3)
Tiffany, your moving depiction of the void left by a cherished pet really makes one's heart sing. Little setbacks end up being the most treasured memories we miss.
I agree with Paul; I didn’t even notice it was an acrostic at first, which makes it feel much more natural. This reminds me so much of each time I have lost a fur baby. It is so relatable and sweet. Well done!
So so so relatable. I hate silence mostly, but also would miss our animals if they were gone. Well done on a great acrostic that didn't feel like an acrostic!