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forget
forget the tall man with the hat
who comforted you
the one who walked you
bay trail, car rides, fish market every day
snuggled your black pelt against his frame.
when he called
you always came.
forget
his scent, his deep voice
and tender kiss, my little girl
forget, so the sting of his non-return is lost in your dreams
i am here now
to take over
step into his gigantic man shoes
walk you on familiar trails
see the world through his eyes
where he left us, not here but not forgotten
all the love he poured into you
i can reach out and touch
caress your coat, ease my own pain of the loss
and help you forget
the tall man with the hat who loved you.