My Perfect Afternoon
We loaded the car, Adi and I
Its top was down, temperature just right
We headed south, the breeze was blowing
Car purring, Mustang Convertible
Adi was purring too, things she loved
We were a pet team, looking forward
A certified Pet Therapy Pair
Adi was my love, my Beagle dog
Visitors, we checked in at the desk
With tail wagging lady petted her
We're ushered to the Alzheiimer's wing
The door opened, her tail wagged faster
One by one she visited them all
The residents told of their doggies
Left at home waiting for them to come
Little they knew, that would not happen
We spent the afternoon visiting
Make residents happy, some wiped tears
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- Photos and Poem ©️ jimmiehov 2025, All Rights Reserved
- I am linked with "Friday Writings" 183 at https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/?m=1
- This week, we have been invited to write about a perfect afternoon—either one we had or would like to have.
- Adi has written her meme, you can read it here, https://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/2008/04/adi-about-me-little-meme.html?m=1
p.s. Adi died in year 2012. We still miss her very much, and haven't had a dog or any pet since.
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Jim, you brought back so many beautiful memories with this trip down memory lane. I spent many an hour with my Mother in memory care and also hundreds of hours with the residents, volunteering my time, my singing voice, bingo calling and on and on. When animals came to visit, it was so much fun watching and listening to the residents. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful afternoon! It made the day for those you visited, and I'm sure it made your day too. It sounds as if Adi enjoyed it too.
ReplyDeleteA sweet afternoon indeed!
ReplyDeleteSuch a touching tale - full of warmth - Jae
ReplyDeleteAdi was beautiful ...irreplaceable. I can understand why you didn't get any more pets when she died. They are always with you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and touching....
ReplyDeleteAw! Adi was a special girl
ReplyDeleteNot all animals have the gift for visiting! You were blessed to have Adi.
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem, celebrating the pleasure of giving happiness to others.
ReplyDeleteThis is Susiè. What beautiful memories of Addie. I miss her, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
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