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Anthony Head's avatar

That was a very uncanny thing you did there, Sean. I was "tape-recording" my dog on our walk this morning. She's getting up there in her years. I just wanted a record of our moment. And it was quiet and soft. It's the panting. The scrape of her back foot on the pavement, the one that barely works anymore. Leftover raindrops on the leaves proving gravity right again when they land in the grass. That's why I think you did a very uncanny thing with your work this morning by elucidating a moment so tenderly. Bravo

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Sean Downing's avatar

Thank you. I think poetry is exactly that: slowing a moment down to appreciate every facet, like you just did.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Well, Sean, this is just plain luscious. Mmmmmm.

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Tabby Ivy's avatar

lovely. there is a word Portuguese word, "saudade", this poem expresses that feeling of longing beautifully.

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Sean Downing's avatar

I had to look that up. What a great, beautiful word. Thank you. I learned something today.

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Tabby Ivy's avatar

there is not an equivalent word in English.

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Constance's avatar

Yes, saudade from Tabby. I have it up on my "wall board" from, I think, a previous comment from Tabby for another work herein. I wasn't sure but thought too of a pet or two or three whom I miss. However, the love that lasts presented within these lines and your words could apply to any and all life and spirit giving beings. Very moving. Thank you Sean Downing. Constance

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John M.'s avatar

What a beautiful poem. Thank you, Mr. Downing and Juke.

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