You came to us as a lovely kitten,
and grew with each passing day.
We both became more smitten,
Innocent beauty you did convey.
Years of love you gave us
So much to be grateful for.
With your love you did caress,
today your new home you explore.
The pain and loss felt deeply,
even though I know it was time.
I no longer hear your sweet reply,
Your love has been sublime.
Your love brought us through twenty years
never once did you fail us.
How will I quench these tears,
Your body I long to caress.
We saw you leave our world today
but you will never leave our hearts,
For your safety we now pray,
and hold you always in our hearts.
Author notes
Troyias
This is my sweet molly she was 20 years and today we had to put her to sleep. she had a large tumor and fluid on her lungs. she was the best cat we have ever had. The tears will stop eventually but not tnow it's too soon.
Can you believe it I took this picture yesterday and she looks just fine and acted that way right up till the end.
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sorry you had to put him to sleep sorry for your loss I like the piece though
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Sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how sad you must be. Great write!
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I love the title and the cat is adorable! Hope you win! Thanks for the share!
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...ok i like to parade myself as a "dark writer, aren't I scary" but right now you've got me crying like a baby. It is truly heartbreaking when you have to put an animal to sleep, although undoubtably you did the kindest thing, I have expericanced it a few times and it IS loosing a member of your famly. sorry for your loss, this was a lovely write.
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First I would like to say how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful cat. The loss of a pet is a terrible thing to experience. I hope you have many fond memories of this beautiful cat. Secondly the words are so moving. A fitting tribute to a loyal and wonderful freind.
Good luck in the contest.
ValkyrieNightWeaver.
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our pets creep into our heart and bed themselves there just as deep as any person, they become a part of our lives and we share deep friendships that are often more deep and faithful than some of our human relationships, remember your friend with love and a smile my friend
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Thank you
they ar never far from our hearts even when they are gone.
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I have my own dear cat (all black) whom I adore. So i can genuinely relate to this. It is good to know one can write about their pets with heartfelt emotion
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Beautiful...
I know what its like to loose something even a pet. Its sad..yes, but we get to remember all the funny, stupid and not so stupid things they did, and there we have a barrel of laughs.
I had a dog once... Emma (a german sheperd)
still miss her like hell too, but then I remember once when in the dead of night, she came into the house cos we forgot to lock the door, and she crawled into bed with me...
I miss that.
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Thank you
She Was very special to us. a member of our family.
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sad~
Oops I forgot to appllaud
Hugs
Susan~
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Oh sweetie
I am so sad for you
Bless your heart...........but she will live on through your memories and your pics of her which I am sure you have lots of.........
My daschaund is not feeling well today at all......I had to go get him some Pedialyte...he is up and walking now...he wasn't doing that early...
So I can understand your loss....I was so worried about Winston..........
And I read where you said you buried her....she is close to you there also even in death still.....I am not sure what a loquat tree is but am hoping it is pretty....
I am so sorry for your loss....but the memory lingers and stays with you forever........
Bless your heart sis
Love you
Your sis
Susan~~~
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Thank you so much
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What a beauty she was! As I read, I knew the end was inevitable but it sounds like she brought you so much joy.
What a beautiful poem you've written about her and your loss.
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more than anyone will ever know
Thank You,
*Go with God* my Friend,
Valerie
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To precious, to sweet, to painful...
Two gentle hearts hurt today...Molly's Master & Mistress. She left to much value in Joyous mischief and happy presence to ever be lost in your memory. Stay connected to her entrance into your lives...SHE IS STILL THERE!!! GOD LOVE YOU BOTH...Boojie -
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Thank you mom.
I know you and daddy loved her too. She is burried at the foot of the loquat tree. Thanks for your love.
*Go with God* precious one,
Valerie
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I am so sad for your loss. I weep with you and remember my precious pets who wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge. Blessings to you dear friend.
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