Sometimes you miss things
Sometimes real life gets you tired and stressed and blind to things important
Busy day today
Lots of nursing support given,
Lots of nursing management stuff
Some days go like that
Some are overwhelming
So you get home late
When It’s dark and lonely
Kittens are fed, dogs are walked, fire is lit
Tv on, tv dinner in microwave, kittens are bullies
Nine pm
It feels late……
Roger, sat at my feet. Quiet and pointed, brown eyes searching mine
I know he needed, and wanted a hug and I suddenly scooped him up with big arms and teary eyes
His head under my chin, his eyes closed in doggy happiness
If he was wearing a jumper , there would be holes in it
We sat together, me rocking him like a baby, for an age
His paws wrapped around my hands
And time stopped
everything is alright
He knew you needed one too
ReplyDeleteKJ
No I realised he needed one
DeleteSending you and Roger a hug each. I like that time of night, when the house is tidy and quiet.
ReplyDeleteI think will the kittens he feels pushed out
DeleteHe just needed to connect
Oh squire Roger
ReplyDeleteHe’s your baby
Lee ,( I’m a bit tearful after this one)
I'm a bit teary too, Lee.
DeleteJohn, will you stop making me cry! xx
I’m a dramatic old soul
DeleteHow wonderful to have someone, human or canine, to wrap themselves around you with love when instinct says you need it, thank you John for the teary smile. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteHe looked so sad and needy
DeleteHow sweet, warm, cozy, and so very safe I imagine you and Roger are together. A simul-hug and mutual cuddle. All is right in the cottage world.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Sometimes , like older children , he gets eclipsed
DeleteOh Lordy
ReplyDeleteKeith
Xx
🐈⬛🐕
DeleteBeautiful...lucky you!
ReplyDeleteI am lucky with him, he’s a gentle soul with a big heart
DeleteOur doggies are our children too
ReplyDeleteAnd our psychi
DeleteSounds like you both needed that hug and cuddle!
ReplyDeleteI think we did , I hate walking into a cold dark house
DeleteHe needed a hug...and it is good that he can let you know.
ReplyDeleteA good example to us human animals
He DID need a hug
DeleteMaybe you BOTH needed a hug!
ReplyDeleteIndeed
DeleteSome days are not easy.
ReplyDeleteBeing in your cozy home and sharing your comfy chair with everybody fed and watered makes the perfect end to a day.
It helped a bad day
DeleteDear, dear Roger, waiting patiently for you, who he loves so dearly. Aren't dogs wonderful, the way they love and care for us, just when we need it most too.
ReplyDelete"If he was wearing a jumper , there would be holes in it"
ReplyDeleteI need a jumper with holes in it, and a hug
Sending you a virtual one x
DeletePretty clear to me that he loves you, and vice versa. :)
ReplyDeleteThe bumper sticker, who rescued who, comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you both got the comfort you needed in that moment.
ReplyDeleteThe feelings mirrored each other.
ReplyDeleteLinda
A good for you as it was for him.
ReplyDeleteA perfect moment.
ReplyDeleteJean.
Bless you both. My eyes are leaking now.
ReplyDeleteXx
DeleteYou two are a pair. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteNone of my dogs have been affectionate like that, but my cat, Freddie, was. I miss him.
ReplyDeleteAll of my Welsh terriers have been physically affectionate , especially the dogs
DeleteThey all need their quiet and close moments with you. Especially your boy.
ReplyDeleteExactly , like children, each one needs to. Know they are important
DeleteIt's wonderful that you were paying attention
ReplyDeleteto Roger and so saw that he needed attention , you are a sensitive guy that Roger is fortunate share a home with,-Mary
I was tired and therefore didn’t move , then I saw his need x
DeleteLovely boy. He could melt the entire world.
ReplyDeleteRaymondo xx big hugs to you too
DeleteThat's dogs for you. And there are people out there who have dogs all their lives, yet never find a special one like Roger. Or, worse, cannot see they have a special dog trying to achieve that sort of link you have with Roger.
ReplyDeleteIf Roger had a jumper on it would have holes in it - but why? I don't get it.
ReplyDeleteWe all need a cuddle sometimes.
ReplyDeleteAnd we all should have one regularly
DeleteAwwwwwww. Happy New Year John
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Twin souls, you two. Now and then we humans get to help our animal friends with their feelings; they are adept at helping us with ours. A touching moment, John.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mary?
ReplyDeleteAsleep
DeleteLovely that you have Roger and even those bad cats. This is such a poetic post. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteDitto
DeleteBless you all! Happy New Year!
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