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JMCKUSICK

(5,191 posts)
Sun Aug 3, 2025, 03:13 PM Aug 2025

A visit with old friends

Cuddles and I went out for our walk today,
Reaching the cemetery after a month away.

He led the last steps to the entrances gate,
I swear it seemed, he couldn't wait.

The grass fresh cut, the smell divine,
Like they were expecting us, the souls and Mama Pine.

As we waited for shade to bathe Kristi's bench,
We enjoyed the cool breeze, while the sun did us drench.

The Butterflies, Dragon Flies, and yes, mosquitos too
Flew all around us, with their versions of howdy doos.

It's so very peaceful here, it feels just right,
To pray or meditate, or in this case write.

Whether they're Angels or spirits, all around me today,
It's such a simple pleasure, to watch them frolic and play.

As this lovely pastime, today nears it's end,
Let me thank you so much, each of you, an old friend.

Love, John

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A visit with old friends (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 OP
My dear JMCKUSICK--how lovely your poem is. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2025 #1
It feels like I'm there with you and Cuddles as you appreciate your natural surroundings. wordstroken Aug 2025 #2
Hi Wordstroken, JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #4
I hear you. wordstroken Aug 2025 #10
A lovely tribute to your friends. SheltieLover Aug 2025 #3
Thank you SheltieLover JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #6
Yes, I agree, they are delightful SheltieLover Aug 2025 #9
Thanks for taking us with you and Cuddles to your peaceful place today. ☺️ Deuxcents Aug 2025 #5
Thank you for being willing Deuxcents. JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #7
It is my pleasure 🌺 Deuxcents Aug 2025 #8
Excellent John, very excellent. debm55 Aug 2025 #11
Thank you Debbie JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #12

wordstroken

(1,406 posts)
2. It feels like I'm there with you and Cuddles as you appreciate your natural surroundings.
Sun Aug 3, 2025, 03:33 PM
Aug 2025

Thank you so much, John, for sharing these beautiful moments.
🌳🌞🪿🕊️🐝🐞🌿🍃🌾

🦋 wordstroken

JMCKUSICK

(5,191 posts)
6. Thank you SheltieLover
Sun Aug 3, 2025, 03:56 PM
Aug 2025

The trees, Butterflies, Dragonflies etc... are my friends there. Such a joy.

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