Ellie

6/21/2023

Some hearts won’t stop beating,
Even a massive dose
Can’t take the Marilyn Monroe out of them.

Thoughts flicker,
Candles in the wind,
What was it about her that remains inextinguishable?

Two pink bandages
Wrapped around her forelegs, cover the holes they made,
Blood trickles from my forearms.

“Live! Live! Live!”
She barks at me from the floor,
Hind legs splayed, heart stilled.

For a beloved creature I once knew whose keen intellect was always guided by her heart.

4 Comments

Karin Albinsson link

6/21/2023 10:56:02 am

Hi Julie,
Beautiful dog, thinking of you. I lost my Border Collie who was a spitting image of yours in 2007. We still miss Chorlton and talk about him often. The dogs we love will never leave they will remain in our hearts forever.
Big hug, Karin x

Julie Lindahl link

6/21/2023 01:29:54 pm

Hi Karin,
You're always welcome back to our island place. At the moment, I think I see her everywhere here, but then she isn't there. It is terribly hard. We have spent most of our days together for the past 11.5 years. You're right that these beautiful creatures stay with us forever. Sending hugs, Julie

Kerry

6/21/2023 10:52:59 pm

Fly high over the rainbow Ellie
She really was a Beauitful dog or as i was convinced human she Will be sorely missed
Big hugs julie

Julie Lindahl link

6/22/2023 12:23:00 am

I agree, Kerry. At times, one wasn't sure exactly what species she was. Will come and see you soon to try to heal my devastated soul. xo

Ellie

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