In the dark, I try to think about something else
and not think about Rocky in his dogbed
coughing and settling
coughing and settling
If I could replace Rocky’s heart, he would still be he
If I could replace his lungs, he would still be he
If I could replace his cloudy eyes
his insensitive eardrums
his shattered knees
he would still be my Rocky
His body will fail him but his body is not who he is
His body is an old car, running down
If I could just open the door
take the passenger out
keep him safe
Inspired by Misko and his Sister from Another Mister. Photo by Fred Ni.
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by Charis ...
23 hours ago
This is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever read. Oh that we could.
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