Tag: pets
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Beach Boys
Moving to another country for two years is exciting, but it is also hard. It means saying goodbye to good friends and family. It means long distance and long gaps in get togethers. It means time differences and phone logistics. It means being a mom from afar, which I’ve done before, but not because I…
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56
We’re both 56 this year,Henry and I!We are growing old together,loyal companions to the end.Henry came to mewhen I needed him most.It was after the divorce,after I bought my “sanctuary,”and filled it with intentionality,settling into a new rhythm with my daughters.Coming, going, here, there,a way of living that nearly tore my heart out.I saw them…
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Raven Recipe
Yet another poem I wrote following the recipe structure during my 4th Grade Poetry Club time. Take 1 cup of unconditional love, the way you always greeted me like you were throwing me a surprise party, complete with wagging tail and dancing front paws.Take 2 dollops of devotion, the way you followed me everywhere, like…
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Spencer
Small,warmbodyall curled upon my lap, like thesweetest fleece blanket in the world!Goodnight,BabyBoo beside me, always touching some part of me as we cuddle!Photo: Spencer. 12.5.24 by LA
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Handsome Henry
His stance is so regal, His back is so straight,When not with his brother,His tireless playmate.His eyes look right at me,Bore into my soul,He seems almost human,As if that’s his goal.My handsome little man,So sweet and so true,My loyal companion,I’ll always love you!Photo: Henry, 11.3.24 by LA
The Journey Inward 