Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
In the Early Light of Dawn
“You fling it open for the first time/ but I’m gone” -M Kahf Wall
Though now gone from your tender sight
if you look for me in early light of dawn
when colors are afire in a painted sky
and birds are greeting the coming morn
you will see my dear face high in white clouds
looking for you to say hi
And in those times remember when
we were inseparable, you and I
remember the profound unquestioning quiet
in my unwavering brown eyes
remember the warmth of my furry body
pressed close to your own in the night
Grieve not for me for I will always be near
for our two hearts are inextricably bound
and though you must shed oceans to heal
and there will be days of immense grief,
once the rushing tides of sadness ebb away
here I will be by your side, forever and a day
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: Dedicated to our dear pup, Ricky Bobby “Bubba”. He crossed the rainbow bridge on Sunday January 24, 2021. Our lives will never be the same.
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Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Such a beautiful little soul he was. Your house must feel so empty right now. A beautiful poem, Linda.
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Yes, it does. Thank you Sherry. I know you understand. ❤️
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I must first say and acknowledge, the loss of a beloved dog can be so very hard. Dogs have a way of giving unconditional love, and in such a way, that they become a true member of the family.
“once the rushing tides of sadness ebb away
here I will be by your side, forever and a day”
These words, however, can be words of comfort to anyone who has lost a loved one….human or animal. These words, for me, are truly beautiful.
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Thank you so much Lillian. The last year has been a tough one.
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I feel so sorry for your loss… I cannot bear to have a pet since I know we will have to part one day…
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Thank you Bjorn. It’s so hard.
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I am so sorry for your loss, Linda 😦 my deepest condolences to you. He was a kind and loving soul.
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Oh, Linda, this is so poignant. We lost our little cat in horrible circumstances in November. I still look for her every day. Our animals take up residence in our hearts. You have literally made me well up.
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Sarah, I’m so sorry for your pain. And yes, they certainly do. It’s incredibly hard to lose a dear pet.
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I am so sorry for the hurt you must be feeling right now. I hope in time it will get easier and you will be able to look back on all the happy days you spent together.
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Thank you Ingrid. He was my constant companion.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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So sorry, Linda. I have gone through this many times, and each time my heart breaks.
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❤️🙏🏻
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