I crawl in bed.
Reach across.
Empty space.
Like blue frost
Pull the blanket snug.
Wish for a hug.
My purple elephant, I find.
My tears I do cry.
The sun goes down.
The moon rises.
But it is barely a scrim in the sky.
It is new starting barely to wax.
Spring has arrived.
Warm breezes.
Blow through the trees.
Geese honk.
All passing by me.
Life on the wing.
Life on the wind.
When will this Isolation ever end?
Yes, I can go.
Slow and slow.
Tap and tap.
I want my blue dog back.
Soon with me
He will be.
I hope never again.
To be parted from my best friend.
Loudly 😢 I’m trying to be strong. I know it’s not really been that long only week three after my surgery only week four away from my big labrador I’m trying to be strong. I know to do otherwise is wrong. I’m trying so hard really I am. It’s hard to stand, but I will try.
Try not to cry.
I think I failed.
Want that wagging tail
Trying again.
Thank you my friend.
For your kind understanding
When the tears fall
That is all.
Loudly 😢 😔

Tasha Halpert
March 22, 2026Thanks for your sharing and for your honest feelings. You are the best.Tasha
Patty Fletcher
March 22, 2026Thanks Tasha.