Excellent and tender picture of a good friend. Superb story of your ongoing recovery. Bunny

Hang in there. I am glad you are posting again. Cute puppy. Better days are ahead! Joy

Again, you have done it..and, imho, one of your best of late. I think: rings on a tree..an oak who thinks himself merely a peeling birch, but who is bending, necessarily, yet gracefully as willow against all that blows...from gale force winds, to softest breezes...and with a slow, barely perceptable greening, new tendrils...even in the absence of present light. The trimming away, the undoing of the first groove...makes me slowly smile. And, the photo of you snuggling Dyfinn upon meeting...the very sweetest thing... (((Dirk)))

Wonderful words written of your ongoing battle, keep strong my friend in your mind, and your animals will keep you focused as I know mine do so much!! I don't usually say this to anyone, but being as you are an animal lover take a peek at my gallery I think it could help put a smile on your face as it is full of fur and purr!! You don't have to vote or even comment just take a look. Hang in there and take care - hugs Jane xx

Suc a tender and beautiful shot to accompany your words , Take care , Ana Maria

Querido amigo entre los anillos del crecimiento de un gran laurel pasan tantas tormentas.... mientras él fuerte sigue dando sombra y cobijo a quien se acerca cuando Llueve tormentosamente.... Ese eres TÚ. Dear friend between the ring of the growth of a great laurel passes so many storms…. while it hard continues giving to shade and shelter that approaches when It rains stormily…. That YOU are.

A beautiful pup, was Dyflinn, and a handsome dog he became. It always boggles my mind that life goes on, no matter what our personal tragedies. You would think all would come to a screeching halt .. but it doesn't. People continue to go shopping, children continue to play. The birds continue to come to the feeder. The sun still shines. All we can do is just what you are doing, whittling away at it, knowing that there IS light ahead, despite the darkness that overwhelms now. Thank you Dirk, for continuing to post, for sharing your poetry and your heart with us.

Thank you for letting us see life through your eyes. Until one has walked in your shoes, or lost a love from this dreaded disease no one knows...... Thank you again. A lovely capture of a true spirit. Karen :)

A wonderful photo of you. There is always a way out of depression and your writing is one of the best ways. Thank you for sharing.

I love the way you write. This is just such good stuff! Thank you for sharing your process, for turning it into art.

Wonderful thoughts!!!

Again...I regognize your feelings very well... I pray for you, my friend, things will be better. Love. Titia

Beautiful words & thoughts!!!

Wonderful words written here and a lovely tender capture ;O)

Fantastic and depth history my friend....!!! Wonderful and tender photo....!!!!

Ooooo...wow..cute..love it..

Your strength amazes me. Despite the pain and illness, you continue to share, to create, to love. And you do so with a special ability to shine light in the darkest paces. Thank you for being who you are.

A tender moment when nothing matters but the unconditional love and care between the best of friends – man and pup. Your words capture my heartfelt compassion. I only wish that the rings of depression would somehow transcend into rings of success and hope. In a struggle where you are both victim and hero, find the strength in the tremendous creative ability you so wonderfully display here. Wishing you smiles and extending a caring hand.

My niece just recently passed her 5th year without a recurrence, following treatment for stage-IV Ewing's sarcoma. There's hope for cancer and depression, and dogs are such wonderful friends.

You write so well, just as your art - its wonderful. Real cute poppy. H.

Aaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwww! Hugs to you both, and an extra big hug for Linda! (:

.... Thank you Dirk [=

Very moving, what strength and grace you have.