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Comfort Puppy

Say It Plainly Challenge

By Gregory PaytonPublished about 14 hours ago 1 min read
Photo By Author (c) 2025

You have been giving Comfort for 12 years now

You are the smartest pup I have ever had

You were our son's dog before he died

I know you are asking why

I Love You Comfort Puppy

You graciously gave Comfort when Rick died

And you needed comforting yourself

You are special in every way

They say you have cancer-you have a big lump on your lip

I have taken you to the vet several times

They say there is nothing they can do for you

The cancer has spread to your nose

They can't operate on you because you are in liver failure

You are only twelve years old

I am not ready to let you go

You are so special

I hate Cancer -

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US ALL ALONE!

heartbreak

About the Creator

Gregory Payton

I am retired Air Force. I like to write poetry, and about the economy, and about current event. I have lost a lot in my life and I also write about processing grief.

I hope you find my work interesting.

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  • Lana V Lynxabout 12 hours ago

    Oh, Gregory, I’m so sorry about your puppy. So adorable in this picture. I hate cancer too.

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 14 hours ago

    Oh no, I'm so sorry about the cancer 😭😭😭 Sending all of you guys lots of love and hugs 🥺❤️

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