Poem 24 of 30-
Woman’s Best Friend
Most of my life has been spent
in the good company of dogs-
Shoulder bumping my leg as we walk;
reminder that they were still there.
Dangerous tails clearing coffee tables
Missing holiday turkey when left unattended
Drive by face lickings
Peaked ears at strange noises after midnight
From shared warmth
sleeping pup, nuzzled on my neck
to stretched out long against my back
My ear pressed to a sturdy chest
to hear a heartbeat
I could listen to forever.
My dearest creature friends
who gave
all their love
all their loyalty
all their lives-
It’s so quiet now,
except for the river of tears I make
upon their leaving

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Former columnist for the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel covering metaphysics, she got to interview the likes of Brian Weiss, The Amazing Kreskin and Apollo 14 astronaut, Edgar Mitchell. Mimi’s love of words became obvious to her parent’s at age four during high mass as she stood on the pew seat to rally the congregation- “Hey! Let’s everybody sit down!” She’s been a tour guide out west and has *too many* years of tourism marketing consulting, designing promo collateral, commercial scripts for TV/Radio, freelance writing, resume and bio coaching and large event planning. A poet, artist, world traveler, mom of two phenomenal kids; in the wee hours she has three finished fiction manuscripts, a published book of erotica, and two blogs and is a self-confessed Pinterest addict. Owner of a fabulous destination wedding and event venue in northern Michigan and a board member of the Northport Chamber of Commerce and Leelanau UnCaged Music & Art Street Festival planning committee. Currently writing a non-fiction book of unusual blessings that her friend/agent is kicking her rear to finish. Member of RWA, MMRWA, CCWA and former CCWA Board. www.wordninjagirl.com
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Love, love, love!!! Sure true about our wonderful furry friends!!