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As I look in your trusting eyes
to say my tearful last goodbyes,
I find it hard to let you go.
You're such a part of me.
The years we shared are now a blur
since you were but a ball of fur.
I still can see you in my mind
unleashed and running free.
But now you're sick and not yourself.
I grieve to know you've lost your health.
Yet you brought boundless joy to me.
I hope somehow you know.
And as I stroke your shiny coat,
a lump grows large within my throat.
I wonder if you understand
this really is farewell.
You look at me as if to say,
"Just stay with me. Don't go away."
And so I will, my little one
as you lay down to sleep.
And though the time has come to part,
you've left your paw prints in my heart.
A heart that breaks imagining
my life when you are gone.
This poem is dedicated to the memory of Kandi Kisses Asimakoupoulos who passed away in the poet's arms on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 one week shy of her 15th birthday. It was written a couple hours before the mobile vet arrived to facilitate the necessary procedure.
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Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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No, Not Again
The madness must stop
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/9/19
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Father, My Mother is Gone
A prayer when your mother dies
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/2/19
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Inspired to Serve
Saying goodbye to a much-loved colleague
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/26/19
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One Small Step
Contemplaing the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/19/19
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The Waiting Room
Experiencing the emotion of a mother's last days
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/12/19
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Just Do It, Nike!
A call to stand up to Colin Kaepernick
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/5/19
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