Blacky - 2000-2012

BLACKY - 2000-2012

just a big black cat
but a wonderful black cat
diagnosed cancer
did i weep for our blacky?
yes    and i wept for myself  

he was family
ate at table just like us
cheered our early morn
greeted visitors at door
asked no favor in return

patient as a saint
he’ll wait at some pearly gate
while they estimate
and when his name does sound
will bright angels gather round
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mac Donald Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM
This is a touching write, Daver, by the loving, sweet and considerate YOU! Writing about a loss can alleviate pain when shared with others. I'm sure that "bright angels gather round", to love and admire, Blacky. Best wishes to you and yours, Love, Mikki
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March 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Very good poem. Sad... :( My cat Pentecost died of cancer.... When my dad was a child, he had a cat named Blacky. He followed him to elementary school one day and he never saw him again. Always, Laura
Austin Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 2:52 PM
So sorry for your dad, Laura. Love, daver
Roske Avatar
March 12, 2012 at 2:53 PM
makes me miss our big blakc kitty - but they are all waiting at the rainbow bridge for us to join them some day. Nice job daver
Austin Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM
"Rainbow bridge" - love it. LOve, daver
Dufresne Avatar
March 6, 2012 at 8:03 PM
So sorry Daver. I know that hurts like hell. We just lost one too. Casper ..also to cancer. She was just a young un about 6. My condolences. love Bob
Dietrich Avatar
March 5, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Daver, write another one about Blacky. Tell his antics!!!
Maverick Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Its all a mystery Daver,, life and life forms first here and then gone,, and life continues; and so do our feelings..) and memories, my sympathy is with you..
K. Avatar
March 1, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Oh shucks, I am so sorry to read about Blacky-- he seemed like such a wonderful and loving cat-- you were both so blessed to be in each others' lives... very touching tribute to a special cat who's part of your family...hugs to you Daver!
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February 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM
oh so sorry for this loss of a precious pet daver.. I lost my cat Bronco last year.. haveone left Gabriel and my puppy Venus.. a White Westie.. they are as loving as family members can be... their loss is always difficult to adjust to luv.. there is a website u can pray for deceased pets .. sorry cannot recall letters but google search it.. we send our sympathies..my friend..
Devonshire Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Some folks do believe their pets will be with them in heaven. A very touching poem, Daver, and I'm so sorry you lost Blacky. Recovering from such a loss is challenging. I hope you find another pet that gives you joy for many ears to come. Thank you for reading my poems, Daver. My illness is interrupting my concentration so writing is quite difficult. Really appreciate your kind words of support, dear friend. Love you, Carolyn
Austin Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM
We have nine surviving pusses, but Blacky was special. Love, daver
Cornwall Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Daver,thank you for sharing with us this wonderful poem of Blacky...Patrick
Effendi Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 6:32 AM
I am a cat lover myself, sir. Sorry to learn of Blacky, this is a wonderful way of remembering him.
Austin Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Thanks for your sympathy. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 8:37 PM
where's that bolero poem?
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 8:37 PM
I love this one for Blacky. He did not live so long, did he? Do your housecats usually live short time or long, Daver? All ours have lived a long time because they never leave the house. Did he die just very recently? Sorry to hear about that!
Austin Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM
We have 9 surviving Blacky, but Blacky was special. One tiger cat, Christy, lived to be 21. Love, daver
Fraser Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Daver, our pets become us, and we become them. Although separated from my family now, I still miss our Dog, Digger. He's a Golden Cocker Spaniel. No matter how much a bad day you have, you get the same welcome. Us humans can't honour such trust as that. Thank you kindly, always for your kind comments, James :) :)
Horne Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Beautiful tribute to Blacky, Daver. I know exactly how you feel, my friend - I still miss our dogs, Paddy and Nero
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February 27, 2012 at 7:55 PM
sweet thoughts on our pets we love!!
Sivey Avatar
February 27, 2012 at 3:20 PM
This is a sweet poem about your pet, Blacky! I loved this wonderful write that you have written! Great Work!!
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