Loved and Missed
She was trembling with frightening tears
Stroking his hair and the warm body
Her sobbing in a distance
Echoed in a quiet neighborhood
My feet were on rhythmic steps
Stretching my ankles and knees
The sorrow weep was not overlooked
My steps turned to the corner of the green
Stooped down and gently inquiring
Her first words were of guilt and fear
She let her dog run free under her watch
Street was far from major intersect
Had no worries of passing vehicles
She leisurely tended her roses and lilacs
A truck made a sharp turn around the corner
The dog was alerted by the sudden squeak
Ran toward home as fast as his legs could take
Shortened by inches running away from the wheel
The truck moved on without hesitation
Left the sweet little dog lying still
She was beside herself by the frightening sight
Picked up her precious with bewilderment
Fear and tears overpowering her senses
Husband’s displeasing, she couldn’t bear
No words could comfort such loss
Complicated by worrisome consequence
Stayed by her side offered my condolence
Eased her guilt of incidence not in her control
My presence did not reverse the tragedy
A little understanding and company
Seemed to ease her trembling
She wiped the tears, a glance with uncertainty
A pat on her laps and a nod of my head
I went on for my exercise, wishing her the best
The Showers of Blessings 
Oh Miriam, you painted such a vivid picture, so heartbreaking.
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Thank you, she doesn’t seem to be hurry to get another dog!
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This is so very sad and you have captured it very well in your poem. Dogs should never be allowed to run free near traffic. A sudden noise can spook them and they can run under someone’s wheels in a panic. Over here your neighbour would have been reported to dog control the first time anyone saw her dog run loose near a road.
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We don’t have too many situations like that, but sometime dogs sneak out when the garage doors are open. The owners usually are good in catching their dogs especially we have many people going for walks on the street. It was sad that the incident happened. Probably no one saw her crying except me because the street was quiet.
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Very sad and unfortunate, Miriam but what a lovely poem!
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Thank you, She seems to do well, just gardening, no more dogs yet!
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Oh! Healing will take its course.
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Isn’t it true. We’re hurt but we’re healed eventually!
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Absolutely! Time heals but the memories linger on.
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Yes, at least we feel differently about our memories. I remember… it’s part of me… but I don’t let them hurt me anymore.
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That is good, Miriam.
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Thank you, Pranitha!
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Very touching, Miriam.
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Thank you so much, Shikha! I appreciate your comment!
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Oh my work, Miriam, this is so sad and intense.
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I know, Robbie! I wish I could have done something more. But I went by again, she seemed to move on. No new dogs yet!
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So sad but fab poem Miriam
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Thank you for reading, bushboy! I appreciate it!
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This is heartbreaking. 😢
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Thank you, Lynn. I realized that your posts don’t have comment options! 🙂
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