Go Free and Easy; Gandalf

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Consider clarifying the emotional progression and imagery within the poem to enhance its impact. The transition from companionship to release is clear, but certain phrases could benefit from more precise language. For example, "most of your desires tended" is somewhat vague; specifying particular moments or desires might strengthen the reader's connection to the subject. Additionally, the line "prick up your ears as so many sounds come to you" could be more vivid if you provided concrete examples of these sounds. The reference to Gandalf in the title and final line is intriguing but remains ambiguous in relation to the poem's content; consider clarifying or expanding upon this reference to ensure it resonates clearly with the reader. Lastly, the poem's rhythm and line breaks could be refined to better support the emotional tone and pacing, particularly in the second stanza, where the emotional weight of letting go could be emphasized through shorter, more deliberate lines.

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Hi Cat, your poem speaks with honesty and love and sometimes that's the point. I hope your friend has lots of support, he clearly has yours. It's hard to let go of our pets when they are truly loved. Ruby xx

That is absolutely sad. I thought you did here a fair job as your tribute shines with love.
I had once or twice a canary bird that decided to open the cage and fly away. I never got another one as it really broke my heart.
I really understand your emotions
Thank you for sharing dear.

the old pain come back, bringing sweet memories of my beloved pets in this poem. Well done. ~ Geez.
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is worth the memories. I held my Rugby's head in my lap and asked him if he was ready to go get a burger. I bawled like a baby, as I felt him go. Thank you for the tribute to your friend and his cat, it really does make a difference, knowing that others understand. Nice job. ~ Geez.
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Oof! This one hit hard Cat. As I've gotten older my appreciation and love for our furry friends has intensified. This, of course, makes losing them so much more difficult. The best quote I have EVER heard about grief came from a very unexpected place. It was dialog from a Marvel Comics streaming show by a character named The Vision. "What is grief but love perservering." Man, I wish I could have written that!

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This poem evoked many emotions. I had a beagle that was the best dog I've ever had. She was so patient with my daughter, who was three at the time. Her patience extended to a cat that we had. The cat liked to bite Missy's jowls. She would walk around with the cat hanging from her jowls, and never once snipped at the cat! She would play with the kitten, chasing each other up and down the hall. Man, I need to write a poem! Missy developed tumors on her side, and they were inoperable. We loved her until the tumors began to cause her pain. My ex-husband had her euthanized one day while I was at work without telling me first. I was furious with him for robbing me of the opportunity to say goodbye and let her go with my love surrounding her! Thank you for letting me remember! The poem, as always, is wonderful.