26 September 2010

Millay on dogs

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Parrots,
tortoises
&
redwoods 
live a longer life than men do; 
Men 
a longer life than dogs do; 
Dogs 
a longer life than love does.

edna saint vincent millay



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18 comments:

  1. I love that and had to write it down. I do so love my dogs, past and present.

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  2. Donna- so do I , my Moses was like an extension of myself-never will I replace him with man or beast.

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  3. What an amazing face he/she has....

    And what wise and true words :)

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  4. Just talking about Edna this very minute
    on the phone. She was born in Rockland, Me.
    Her house is still here.

    yvonne

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  5. Beautiful face...I could not imagine a life without dogs. You love them unconditionally, mourn their death, swear you will never go through the pain...and start all over again. Recently adopted 2 abused mutts from the pounds and they bring such an amazing energy to our house, from rags to riches as they say...

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  6. Those EYES! They just make me melt. I love our dogs forever and always. So glad my parents let me always have animals growing up. They are great companions. Have a great week.

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  7. this dog- and this photographer an amazing collaboration. & where would we be without our dogs.

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  8. Dear Gaye, what a beautiful poem! And what a beautiful, elegant dog xx

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  9. Such penetrating eyes. I think what you are expressing is mostly about these faithful companions but I did want to say that the poem was sad, but not true!

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  10. That face; what a gaze!
    I had to click on the post, just got back from my first water theraphy session with my dog.
    A long haul ahead of us, but a worthy one indeed!
    He is worn out!
    L.

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  11. As Mark Twain said;
    "Man is the only animal that blushes, or needs to."
    pve

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  12. Christina- heavenly really.

    Le Style-yet for some love it fleeting- and I think in many ways the poem is true. It speaks to me on many levels.

    LeMaison Frou-that sounds wonderful-Zetta and I could use the same.

    Patricia-only Mark Twain, well said.

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  13. Love for a good dog never dies, which is also true for a very few of our human loves...

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  14. And that I shall print out and stick on the wall next to my desk. Thank you.

    Miss W

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  15. Barbara, no doubt, it must be so.

    Miss Whistle-It is worthy.

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  16. Ah Gaye, you have reminded me of one of my favourite poets. I love the image of parrots tortoises and redwoods.

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  17. Thank you. Yes, our companions, our loves.

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