Loss of Dog

Solace

By Lisa Carmel Singer

From the Silence of your pain, I heard my name

and on the wings of light I have come

to see the sadness in your eyes

that cry without tears

Can you see me, I am here

I will always be near you,

to calm your shattered heart

and to make you smile at the memories

Do you feel me, perhaps a soft brush of fur

You ache to believe it’s real

but you are afraid to hope

you brush away a strand of hair

But it was I, whispering

I am only here for a moment

The silver thread gently quivers

I will leave behind my love in a dream

When you awaken and without really knowing why

Your heart will know at last

That it is all right for now

to say goodbye.