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A rose by any name, And held tight within the petals of this bloom a piece of her heart remains forever, And so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers, I've been to ancient worlds I've scoured the whole universe, IF I were a bee and you were a rose, It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important, It takes a loyal gardener to tend roses., Nobody knows this little Rose— It might a pilgrim be, Thar she blooms, The Cloudy Garden, truly woofly rose., Walkin' on, walkin’ down babylon way Got to keep going straight, Would you let me in when the gray wind blows?
Esme's Cloud 
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”
― Orhan Pamuk, My Name is Red
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Nice quote Hariod, and quite true- nods– Thank you.
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Goodness! That gorgeous flower just blossomed for you didn’t it? Like it KNEW who deserved its beauty and fragrance! (warm smirky wink)
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Yes sir, it really did. And you are very kind with those words Professor. Thank you. – smiles warmly back minus the smirky business
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Gorgeous! One of your own?
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Thank you JC, and yes, in both cases; the photographs was taken by myself and the rose planted by myself too. It’s a special rose, a lost love lies within each new bloom, and it has never failed to produce stunning roses.
Here is the lost love – https://sonmicloud.wordpress.com/2015/11/16/my-beautiful-girl-1999-2015/
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Oh my but she looks like a sweetie! At least 16 years was a long, happy and productive life.
My wife also lost her faithful companion of 14 years not too long ago, but she only lasted 3 days before she had to get another dog. Not one so much to replace him, but one to help ease the pain. And Zoe has fulfilled her job admirably! You can read about her here:
http://jamesclarkthenextiteration.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/the-zoe-dogalectic/
I’m assuming you also found another companion. It would be fun to see a picture sometime of the one who helped you find comfort.
hugs and puppy kisses from Zoe to you
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She was, and had a long happy life which is something to celebrate. I had to wait and didn’t know when I’d be ready for another, then suddenly, six months on, I knew I was and after visiting many animals shelters I knew the second I saw her and vice versa. beams
https://sonmicloud.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/introducing-rosie/
She holds a serious position within the Cloud governing body too mind;
https://sonmicloud.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/and-now-a-brief-word-from-our-sponsor-supported-by-the-minister-for-squeaks/
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I can’t wait to read them. Thank you so much for sharing the links.
(Maybe I’ll read them to Zoe and her mom later so we can all three wag our way through a joyful evening!)
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Thank you dear Esme for sharing this beautiful blossom and tender memories. May our dogs keep lighting up our life and always hold a special place in our hearts. 💛🐶💛
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Kind and thoughtful words Val, thank you, so very true. x
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I do like how you speak Scots with me E 💕
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Hahaha, it’s just my accent, which must be quite eclectic as people are always asking if I’m Irish, American, Scottish or from down south. I was brought up using lots of Scots words and people to this day sometimes ask what some words mean, like ‘trews’. I’m glad it make you feel at home Val, because there’s always a piece of Cloud for you to rest upon here. – beams
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Lovely photo
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Thank you Clare – smiles
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Gorgeous dog. Simply gorgeous.
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Thank you John. She was, and she is – smiles
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Esme, your kind link to “Introducing Rosie” in June 2016 left me in awe. Rosie is a wonder woman, and there’s no mistake there nor here. Here now is the tale of the late and great Madeline and her dear dog Rosie (Yes, her actual name!). The two lived just two houses up. Madeline’s most urgent request to her only surviving relative: assure a future loving home for Rosie (also a rescue by the way). When Madeline died at age 85 her sole heir decided that the local animal shelter would be loving enough. Lisa’s sister Julie interceded and adopted Rosie, who lived and loved an additional 8 years 🙂 ❤
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Well now there’s a coincidence name-wise and how lovely that the other Rosie went from one loving home to another. So often the older dogs are overlooked, and it’s very sad as they can be wonderful companions. Thank you regarding Rosie, and Lardy (not my choice of name) before her was a brillinat girl too. I had meant to disallow comments on this one because it makes me sad thinking of Lardy but her Roses are so stunning, however it’s not been too bad and it’s nice everyone loves Rosie-roo and has an idea of the amazing love that can ome from adopting a dog.
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Such a lovely rose, and a touching tribute to your sweet little companion. Aren’t our dogs love personified … Sending you buckets of love – I would send manure, but it looks like your roses do well enough without ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Bela, and yes, they really are. Thank you for not sending poo in the post, always appreciated. Hahahahaha.
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