Constance La France Poet Shape

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Poetry/Shape/Cat
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Originally, Written, August 23, 2018
Submitted to the International Contest, Poetry Comes In All Kinds Of Shape
Sponsor, Vanya Evangeline, Judged 03/05/2025

Sixth Place

"A House is not a home without a cat."

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Cat

 
O         I
am       so
sad     now
that  she  left
for  up  above.
Fourteen  years
is  a  long  time
to  love  a cat,
this  sweet.
A kitty came
that  fit my  hand
all fluffy and purring,
she loved  to  cuddle
all  the  long  nights.
I held her in my arms
till her body was stone.
And now I go to the place
where I buried my beauty.
I  told my friends-   no, no, 
more cats  for this here  girl.
They say   just  give it  time!
Oh, oh my-  days are empty,
sometimes,  I hear her soft
meow  call, calling for me,
in my home tomb silent.
  Tears,
        fall
          fall
       fall
          ing
        like
          rain
            on
               my
                   new
                       kit
                          ty.

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thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM Oh dear, I was sure I would get emotional here. precious write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!! Constance La France March 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM Thriveni, thank you for the compliment, and congratulations, blessings ~

Maclawrence Famuyiwa March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM This is cool. Congrats. Constance La France March 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM Mac, thank you for the compliment and congrats, blessings ~

Crystol Woods March 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM Awwwe... losing a beloved pet is so much harder than people credit. They're family! I too love cats! Your shape is so good and send like it'd be challenging to produce so neatly! A wonderful tribute to your kitty. Xoxo Constance La France March 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM Crystol, thank you for the comment,and compliment, blessings ~

Ink Empress March 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM So heartfelt and touching and so well done on the shape too! I hope you are healing dear constance. Take care of yourself! Congratulations on your win. Sending you light always~ Constance La France March 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM Ink, thank you for the compliment, comment and congratulations, blessings ~

James Inman February 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM Nicely shaped Constance. I had a dog for 17 years before we had to euthanize her. I did not want any more pets after that, but I also had two young daughters. We've had a dog, several cats, and various other pets since then and I now have 2 bunnies. Constance La France February 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM James, thank you for the compliment. I know it is hard to lose a pet, we tend to not want to go thru that pain again. But, for me, I could not resist the urge to save another unwanted kitty, and now I have my precious Bella, blessings ~

Robert James Liguori February 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM Great shape and poem. Very touching. Constance La France February 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM Robert, thank you for the compliment and comment, blessings ~

Margaret Foster February 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM Such a clever shape to hold a sad little story. I’m sure there’s enough love to go round. Remembering the old and embracing the new. Well written Constance.. Constance La France February 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM Margaret, thank you for the visit and lovely comment, yes, after the heart heals it opens again ~

Darlene De Beaulieu February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM Hello Constance, Hi! You had that cat for a long time. I like the way you created this poem. Your cat Belle will give you lots of love. Friendsip & Love, Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu February 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM Hello Constance, I know I will be like you when I get my new cat when I am ready. Friendship & Love, Darlene Constance La France February 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM Darlene, thank you for the comment, yes, love is hard to let go of, but I am delighted with my new kitty Bella, she is very special ~

Deb M February 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM How clever are you Constance...a lovely poem in the shape of a cat! Debx Constance La France February 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM Deb, thank you for the compliment and comment, appreciate ~

Anne-Lise Andresen February 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM - You & Bella ... will have many wonderful years together ... a lovely poem ... love the shape :) - hugs Constance La France February 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM Bella, suits me so much, so is a wonderful cat, she has taken my pain of losing Snuggles away, though I will never forget her, hugs ~

Lin Lane February 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM Bella is attuned to your sadness, Constance. Animals have more sensitivity that many humans. More is the pity of that, but since she's a rescue, you're helping each other. Shed your tears if it helps you heal. You and Bella need each other. So far, I'm sticking to my thought to never have another kitty or pup. Constance La France February 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM Lin, thank you so much for the comment, yes, I needed Bella and she needed me, her life had not been very good. But now she is a princess with no worries. I understand how you feel, the pain of losing a pet is so awful ~

Paula Goldsmith February 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM WOW!!! What a write and shape. I Love This. I know you are very sad. They say, time fixes everything but I have found that Not to be true. I also said, no more. After all the years, I still say no more. "Good Luck" This is a winner for me. Have a very blessed day writing away................. Constance La France February 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM Paula, thank you for the compliment, comment and encouragement. I said no more after Snuggles passed but, today there is a new kitty named Bella in my home, blessings ~