Plot/story elements:

Did I feel attached to the story or poem?

It's hard not to feel attached to animal poetry. We love our pets dearly and their deaths are a natural part of our living cycle and so hard to reconcile. I was connected at the title.


Would I recommend this piece of writing to someone else?

I would. It's an easy read and it's so hopeful. I think this piece would speak to anyone who is in the grieving process for a pet and would allow them to reflect on their transition to peace and comfort.


Was there a clear purpose to it?

Yes, I felt the point and it's extremely comforting to read other animal lovers' pieces. We all want our animals to have safe sanctuary after they pass.


Glows:

It flows beautifully and is very melodic for a free verse poem. The last verse was my favorite as it made me thing of all the memories of love I hold dear for my own pets. It's hopeful to think that some of the ones who may have suffered for awhile in this life have a better one to look forward to.



Grows:

None.



Miscellaneous Comments:

I have always had dogs and they have always come in pairs at my house. One particular pair had a love/hate relationship and when they died my father threw away all of their things in the midst of his grief. The morning after my beloved dog died (age with me from 10-21), my neighbor called and said the collar of the dog that died six months earlier (my sister's dog) was hanging on her mailbox the day after we had my dog put to sleep. That's a story I still need to write. Thank you for sharing yours!


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~Tsa~ House of Greyjoy







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