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Prince
and me, circa 1977
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He
was puffy and fluffy
and
rarely barked.
I
was in the car
that
ran over him
the
night he died. Six years old
and
sitting in the backseat
between
my mom and Shirley
as
we headed out for dinner. Louie’s Chinese.
Shirley’s
husband, Harry,
was
the driver. A sweet, adorable man.
A
diabetic whose foot later developed gangrene.
He
felt terrible, of course.
How
do you say
how
you feel,
your
first prince’s yelps
stinging
everything?
© 2015 Jennifer Wagner
This is such a well-drawn, eloquent little sketch … the facts of the tragedy juxtaposed against the speechless, heartache of the loss. It made me think of many news stories. The who-when-and-where’s dryly recounted by a detached newscaster; while the unspoken pain and anguish of those involved remains – always – beyond words.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Jennifer ⚘⚘⚘ You have been missed!!!
What a heart breaking poem ~ It's hard to put them in words, I agree ~
ReplyDeleteGood to see you again Jennifer ~ Have a good week ~
Oy, this is just heartbreaking. Very strong and brave write.
ReplyDeleteThis is so heartbreaking :(
ReplyDeleteJen, Welcome back. Nice write, sad one though.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, indeed, Jen. It's great to hear your voice, albeit with a sad tale.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall!
Nicely written and very sad. I'm glad that you're back too, I missed your writing!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what an awful experience, and awful memory. *shivers*
ReplyDelete__The youngster then, and in looking back, sadness over comes the gladness that grew between you and your Prince; you have never forgotten that goodness.
ReplyDeletein loss
memories of that given
the tear's smile
__Good to see you've returned, Jen_! _m
This make me just wanting to weep... I remember the cats we had that were killed by cars.. but that connection to a man you knew.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back writing Jennifer
brings up memories I had long forgotten. hope you are well, Jennifer ~
ReplyDeleteOh this would make me cry! Glad to see you are writing again!
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel so sad for everyone. Those painful memories that stay with us.
ReplyDeleteBut so glad to see you back again, Jennifer!