You’re Missing

Spring cleaning windows
a paw print from last summer
fractures the sunlight

– Ryan Stone

How quickly the years slip past. Gone but never forgotten, old mate.


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22 responses to “You’re Missing”

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    mandibelle16

    Aw, sorry for your loss Ryan. Great little tribute ☺️

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    1. An old loss, Mandi. 7 years has flown by. Thank you. How are you?

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        mandibelle16

        Oh my. I’m sorry, have you gotten a new dog since? When I interviewed you a couple years back I remember you telling me you’d run w/ your dog, then stop to jot ideas down & he hated it that you stopped. I’m doing okay. Done work work for a few weeks other than checking in. Now to bake, finish Christmas shopping, & catch up with some writing I hope. How are you? How’s your writing going? I do recall you had some chapbooks/novels in process? Do you do the Christmas shopping or is that your lovely wife? 😉

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        mandibelle16

        Cheers Ryan. Happy Holidays as well 🎄😊

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  2. So sorry Ryan. I know you must miss him terribly.

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    1. Just a dull ache and lots of fond memories now. Thanks so much. Have you been well?

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      1. Yes, I am well Ryan. I hope you are…I have my own pup, he will be 12 in May. We love those sweet companions so much. Sending hugs.

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  3. Aw, some memories never fade, do they. 😔

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    1. So true. Lots of happy ones though 🙂

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      1. Wonderful! Cherish them 🙂

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  4. Such a beautiful reminder of an old friend.

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    1. Thanks, Sarah 🙂

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  5. Oh, I’m sorry, Ryan. I lost my 15 year-old cat in October. Pets hold special places in our hearts and lives.

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    1. 15 is a nice long life, but such a big hole left behind I have no doubt. Yes, very special 🙂 Thank you, Emily

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  6. aw, a loving impression is left behind

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    1. Absolutely 🙂

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  7. So sorry about your loss, Ryan – lovely tribute though.

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  8. You can never get over them, mate! Take care, think of the love you guys shared and have a beer for the memories

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    1. So true, mate. Great advice – it’s 42 degrees Celsius here today…perfect beer drinking weather 🙂

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  9. Oh no! I am so sorry Ryan this bring tears to my eyes he was your wonderful companion…I lost several pets they will never be forgotten they all are living inside my heart and soul! I missed to read your beautiful poetry and I came to visit! Hugs my friend!

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  10. Damn, dogs don’t just die, they take a bit piece of you with them. Had & lost three, can’t get myself another…

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    1. I hear you, mate. Big holes. Thanks for reading 🙂

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