Lions Mane

Blue

Blue ran ahead of me

leading the way.. 

clearing the path

til her very last day

Blue was a huntress

part wolf and part dog..

wild as blue bear

she once killed a hog

Her bone yard was vast

she’d revisit for days..

like stashed crackerjacks

til her teeth wore away

But also a bandit

a thief in the night.. 

she’d steal food from camp

eat their eggs out of sight

As she aged i would learn that

her passion was living..

Eventually teaching me

patient caregiving

Gentle with cats and

with horses and children..

her fur was so soft and

her heart was so willing

She had her own mind always

knew what was best..

this lady had manners 

whenever a guest

She showed me how precious 

our life was together..

A being so bright 

I’ll remember forever

The night that she told me 

how deep was her pain..

I knew it was time

let her run free again

Blueberry Bluebear

my best friend delivered..

she’s running ahead

round a bend in the river ~

Blue ~ 2008 / 2023

Bodies

Some are burned and some are buried

others rise into the air..

Some are food for hungry buzzards

others just coyote fare..

Desert keep or forest deep 

a pyre that burns beside a stream..

Every body must relinquish

form within a timeless dream..

Row and row and row your vessel

paddle well and merrily..

Ferry for your spirit journey

sailing o’er the deep blue sea ~

Rest in peace, sweet companion