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This Was Tuesday
May 18, 2026
I don’t believe in Heaven
I don’t believe in Hell
I don’t believe in Reincarnation
I only believe in Now
My dog taught me that
And now my dog is leaving
to be part of the Past
So I will be part of the Past too
I need to remember
his unwavering companionship,
our real friendship, the love
Native Americans have a saying
for the Past, for the long-ago
it was back when dogs could talk
if my dog could talk
he’d probably say
Live in the Now, that’s where it’s at
But it’s so lonely here
Editor: Lia Cook
About the Poet
Kelly Mason is a published nonfiction author based in Austin who writes to make sense of the world and the people in it. Blending curiosity with careful observation, Mason’s work highlights real experiences and meaningful questions, inviting readers to see familiar topics in new ways.
Yosh S.
July 1, 2026
This is so beautiful and I am very sorry about your dog. I especially appreciated the phrase "...I will be part of the Past too." I really felt that. This is so well done.
Kelly Mason
October 11, 2026
Thank you
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