The mark
Of your teeth is still there,
On your old dog bed.
I walk in the park,
Where
The dead
Leaves lie.
Shadows on the grass
Mistook for an old friend.
All things pass,
However much we pretend
Otherwise. You closed your eyes,
And left your mark
Upon my heart.
~Kevin Morris.
On 4 July 2011, I entered into partnership with a beautiful Labrador Retriever guide dog called Trigger.
Trigger became my guide and friend until September 2020, when due to him having developed cancer, I had to take the heartbreaking decision to have him put to sleep, to avoid unnecessary suffering.
As a young dog, Trigger was a great chewer of objects. Indeed I soon lost count of the number of leather leads I had to replace due to the attention of my four legged friend! One of the objects chewed by Trigger was his dog bed. His teeth marks survive him, as does the indelible mark he left upon my heart.
Kevin Morris was born in the city of Liverpool on 6 January 1969.
Having obtained a BA (joint honours) in history and politics, and a MA in political theory, Kevin moved to London where he now lives and works. Being visually impaired, Kevin uses Job Access with Speech (JAWS) software, which converts text into speech and braille enabling him to use a Windows Laptop.
Kevin blogs at K Morris–Poet. He also produces a monthly author newsletter.
In 2019, Kevin published his Selected Poems, which are available in paperback and ebook, and can be found here. Kevin’s Further Selected Poems will be published in March 2021.
Pseudopsychosis. 
Heartbreaking. Such a difficult thing to give up a beloved companion.
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Thank you for your kind words. Yes it was probably the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. But Trigger lives on in my heart, and my new collection is dedicated to him. Best wishes. Kevin
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Never an easy decision. We mourn our furry family members too. 🥺
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Many thanks for your kind comment. We certainly do mourn our furry friends. Best wishes. Kevin
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Lovely tribute to a dear friend. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, Katrina. I’m delighted you like my poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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Many thanks Lucy for your kindness in publishing my guest post. All the very best. Kevin
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You’re very welcome, Kevin. It was my pleasure. Hope all is well with you!
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Thank you, Lucy. All is well with me, and I hope all is good with you also. Kevin
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I love this poem, Kevin, in its simplicity, yet heartwrenching emotion.
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Thank you so much Vivienne. I really appreciate your comment and I’m delighted you love my poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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A great remembrance, and a very hearttouching wonderful poem. Thank you for featuring Kevin. Best wishes, Michael
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I’m really pleased you like my poem, Michael. And thank you for your kind words. Best wishes. Kevin
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A great one, as always, Kevin! I am so sorry for your lost. Have a wonderful evening! Michael
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Thank you, Michael. You too. Have a good evening. Kevin
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Thank you, Kevin! You as well. 🙂
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Oof. What a beautiful tribe to your four-legged friend and companion!
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Thank you. I’m so pleased you appreciate my poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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On November 26th, 2020, my chocolate lab Tyson passed away. It was so hard, so this post strikes home with me. Excellent and very touching tribute, loved it. 🙏
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I am so sorry to hear about your friend Tyson passing away. Dogs become part of our family and we grieve as we would for the death of a friend or family member. I’m really pleased that you like this poem of mine, and thank you for your comments. Best wishes. Kevin
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You’re welcome. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you too Kevin.
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Aw so sorry.
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. Best wishes. Kevin
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Thank you again Lucy for publishing my guest post. Thank you also to all those who have commented and liked. I am pleased to let you know that my Further Selected Poems is now available (slightly earlier than anticipated). You can find details here, https://kmorrispoet.com/2021/02/28/the-further-selected-poems-of-k-morris-is-now-available/. Best wishes. Kevin
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You’re very welcome, Kevin, and that is such wonderful news!
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