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Not every story has a happy ending. Sadly, there are so many stray cats in this world. :(  

Lying 'neath an evergreen and nowhere else to go It kept my dry, but not so warm, when it began to snow I was watching Mr. Warm Guy walk inside his home And I wondered if he saw me there sitting all alone It had just passed 11:00pm nearing midnight, I believe I was literally freezing my tail off on that snowy Christmas eve The snow continued falling And it snowed all through the night 'Twas six feet deep- meThinks? When it stopped at mornings light Christmas day had finally come And I was still beneath the tree no one else was there, you see To spend Christmas day with me I heard Mr. Warm Guys neighbors talking Mr. Warm Guy passed away He had passed away near his door When he was on his way... To rescue a poor little kitten Who was beneath a tree and all alone And to keep him warm, from the storm And to bring him to his home

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Date: 12/9/2023 2:51:00 AM
Ahhh!! Sad. I had a stray that showed up here and she had kittens which I kept one of those. The mother got killed by a dog but I had the kitten/cat for about 14 years. She added a special touch to our family. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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Date: 12/6/2023 2:03:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your sad "Christmas Alone" story/write. True, too many stray cats. They all need a good home. Good Luck... Looks like we both did this one.  Have a wonderful day writing away..............
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Date: 12/6/2023 11:38:00 AM
Oh no this is a sad one... so heart breaking when this happens.. great storytelling though.
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Date: 12/6/2023 9:46:00 AM
So, so sad Charlie. Poor Mr Warm Guy and little kitten too. This is a thought provoking read regarding both people and animals’s plight in the cold, winter season. I support animal charities as much as I can because, like you said, there are sadly so many strays and mistreated cats and dogs. :( Blessings to you.
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Date: 12/6/2023 7:55:00 AM
Sadly sometimes there isn't a happy ending. Tom
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Date: 12/6/2023 6:22:00 AM
Sad tale Charles. Let's hope Mr. Cat goes to another warm home
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Date: 12/6/2023 4:13:00 AM
Omg literally made me tear up, thats just so sad. Sigh i feel so sad for the cats and the ones that are homeless too with no warm place or not enough warm clothes as i read this. And the ending wasnt expected at all but so poignant and moving! Truly a fave for me. You write emotive so well too charles. Sending you light always
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