love unconditional
and so much more
A/N - I'm re-releasing this piece today as my sweet Norma Jean crossed over the rainbow bridge this morning. I'm trying to wrap my head around the empty space in my heart and my home. She was always momma's girl. Always by my side. Eight years was not enough.
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Come and sit beside me,
I need the comfort of your warmth,
Your steady heartbeat
soothes my frayed nerves,
allows me to take a deep breath
and settle.
I can smell the freedom
of sun and air
as I lean against you,
no words necessary between us,
just the solace of being.
In those moments,
when I struggle with the
fierce reality of life,
you carry me
without hesitation,
without knowing the full story,
without needing
anything in return.
I catch you staring at me
with so much love,
as though you can see right
through my hollow soul.
It fills pieces in bit by bit
giving me something
to hold onto when
days are dark
and your light has finally
moved on
from this world.
Thank you, my friend,
for rescuing me.
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Just some love and appreciation for our sweet animal family members. Nothing compares to their unconditional love.
Thank you for reading!
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Oh, I’m so sorry, Heather. I have not been able to think of another dog pal since my Ruby left. She was just as you described Norma Jean and her presence beside you. Peace, love and hugs to you. ☮️🕊️💔
I’m sorry for your loss. I know how hard and painful it is. Pets are the best. Always giving so much unconditional love.
Sweet story sharing poem! Sorrowful for your loss...
I am sorry for your loss Heather. These moments where you're adjusting to the absence of them are the hardest. Keeping you in my heart.
No words. Just 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Ah this warmed my heart 😔 but also very sad to hear Heather. Good to have something set in stone like this to provide comfort. ☺️💚
I am truly sorry for your loss of your beloved pet ☹️ It is never easy to lose our guardians 😔 May your heart feel better within time 💖
My condolences, Soul Sister. The loss of a pet family member is indeed a heavy one. Sending lots of light and love to you and your family 💜
I'm so sorry for your loss, my fear friend 🥺 May her soul rest in peace. Sending you lots of love and hugs 🥺❤️
Aw fuck. Sorry Heather. All the hugs and all the love and thoughts. Sorry. Ruth's sister lost a dog today too... Sad sad sad stuff. She was a lovely girl and I remember you talking about her. We're here. Whatever good thatll do. Rip Norma Jean
Big, big hugs, Heather. It’s never easy
Beautiful Work😍 and Congratulations 🎊 On Your Top Story!!!!!!
Ohh my all the hugs ❤️ I’m so so sorry Heather
Great work! I really enjoyed reading this short piece, but it felt complete. A little meloncholy, a slight sense of yearning, hellos and goodbyes are fitted into one poem. Thank you so much for sharing and congratz on your top story!!! ^^
Year-end champ! Well done! 🏆
Heather, Congratulations on the year end award. this and so many of your pieces are well deserving. I believe 2024 will be awesome for you and I cannot wait to read more from you.
Really loved this. How true it is about out animal babies
Beautiful Top Story... "I catch you staring at me with so much love..." So true and such a blessing and balm to our souls.
This resonates so much Heather. Just beautiful 🥰
gorgeous work Heather! BRAVO!
Heather, I needed this today! It's about to be my first Christmas without one of my beloved fur babies and it's been so hard to acknowledge... This gave a me a moment to reflect on it and process everything. Thank you!! Also... your fur-babies are sooooo cute!! I also have an orange tabby!! But I'll admit yours is a lot skinnier than mine! Anyways, congrats on Top Story!! This was a great one!
Absolutely love this amazing piece— I feel the same way about my “kid-in-a-hair-suit”! Perfect tribute, friend!!! ✨💞✨
A wonderful tribute to our furry family, and 100% on point. Congratulations, Lil' Sis!
Reading this as my sweet fur baby sleeps in my lap. A great way to start the day! Congrats on top story.
Congratulations 🙏🏽🥳this is so very true 🥰