Sandra Haight Poet Free verse

Felisha Cat

You walk through my thoughts
With the same sure-footed command
You walked through the house.
Your pitter-patter of feet
Pounds like a drum in my head.

No bowl in your special corner
You thrive on the meat of my mind.
No wrinkles on my bed
Where your purring body slept
Just my heart, crumpled
By the weight of your absence.

Gold-green eyes
That flashed warmth like a smile
Now bring hot tears
To my eyes in remembrance.

My lap is empty and cold
It cannot hold memories
Full and warm, 
Alive with your image 
And the comfort you were.

You walk through my thoughts-
Pray the pain of your footprints will pass.


September 29, 2014

~1st Place~
Contest: A Brian Strand July 2
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 07/02/2021

~1st Place~
Contest: I Love My Pets
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 01/25/2016

~1st Place~
Contest: Animal Poem
Sponsor: Regina Riddle 
Judged: 09/30/2014

First Published in Cat Fancy, October 1984

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Christuraj Alex July 2, 2021 at 8:14 AM A beautifully thought poem. Congratulations!

Doug Vinson December 9, 2016 at 2:04 AM A touching look back at a loved companion and friend. One of the best poems about a cat, ever : )

Daver Austin December 8, 2016 at 12:50 PM Animals are so special. I had a little white cat named Puffin Stuff, slept by my ear for 17 years.. When Puff died I cried like a baby. Congrats on awards. Love, daver Sandra Haight December 8, 2016 at 7:34 PM And also, I caught up with the blogs and found that you were ill recently. I hope you are on your way to a full recovery, Daver! Hugs, Sandra Sandra Haight December 8, 2016 at 1:05 PM Daver, it is so nice of you to visit my poem and leave such a heartfelt comment on how you identify with the heartache I describe in my write. Yes, these precious pets become family for sure and are so missed in our life when they leave. I appreciate your congrats and visit very much. Thanks! Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2016 at 11:05 PM SANDRA, Congratulations on your sweet Pet win. XOX ~LINDA~

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 27, 2016 at 11:23 PM How lovely Sandra.. Congrats on first place win!! Sandra Haight January 28, 2016 at 9:53 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A January 26, 2016 at 11:52 AM SANDRA, CONGRATS ON YOUR LOVELY PET WIN. LOVE ** SKAT ** Sandra Haight January 26, 2016 at 7:21 PM Thank you, Skat. Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud January 26, 2016 at 1:18 AM congrats on your top win, sandra..huggs Sandra Haight January 26, 2016 at 7:20 PM Thank you so much, Nette! Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 9:11 PM The cats have some nice wins in this contest, Sandra. Congratulations! Sandra Haight January 26, 2016 at 7:20 PM Yes, Lin, lots of kitty poems. Thanks for your visit and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Ralph Taylor January 25, 2016 at 5:29 PM Outstanding, Sandra. Enjoyed. Congrats. Sandra Haight January 25, 2016 at 5:50 PM Thank you so much, Ralph, for you nice visit, comment and congrats. Sandra

Beautiful Scars January 25, 2016 at 3:39 PM Oh Sandra, this tug at my heart strings..such precious memories you carry in your heart for your little fur-baby..Thank you for being a part of my contest *smiles* -luloo Sandra Haight January 25, 2016 at 5:51 PM Thank you so much, Laura Loo. Yes, our pets are family for sure. I loved participating in your contest, and thank you for my nice placement. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. September 19, 2015 at 10:05 AM Sandra, this is such a heartfelt write to your beloved pet.I'm sorry for your loss. I see why this piece made it to the winner's circle several times. Great job! Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-)Alexis Sandra Haight September 20, 2015 at 7:12 PM Hi Alexis, yes, it was a sad time when my pet passed on, so this is a very heartfelt poem. Thank you for your nice comments and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison September 18, 2015 at 7:14 PM It is such a loss when we lose a treasured pet congrats on your win Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight September 18, 2015 at 7:42 PM Thank you so much, Jan. This happened long ago, but I still miss my Charlie...Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta October 1, 2014 at 4:39 AM Losing a pet is a great loss, congrats on the win, Sandra Sandra Haight October 1, 2014 at 8:37 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Ram. Sandra

Regina Mcintosh October 1, 2014 at 12:33 AM Beautiful. I love my dog so much and he is growing older... I want to keep him for as long as possible. I loved your poem. God bless you and love and prayers, ... please visit the blog. Love, Gina Sandra Haight October 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM Hi Gina -- I am happy you love animals and that you liked my poem. It was an honor to place in your contest. Thank you so much. God bless you too. Love 'ya, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich September 30, 2014 at 8:21 PM sure hope this placed high. CONGrats

Andrea Dietrich September 30, 2014 at 8:21 PM oh my gosh, I LOVE this one. I feel the same way since my dear Callie cat died. This is a FAVE. Sandra Haight September 30, 2014 at 9:05 PM Andrea, thanks so much for your comment and congrats! Sandra

Casarah Nance September 30, 2014 at 7:55 PM Hugs, grats on your win sweetie Sandra Haight September 30, 2014 at 9:06 PM Thanks so much, Casarah! Sandra

Maurice Yvonne September 30, 2014 at 4:51 PM I am sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Sandra Haight September 30, 2014 at 9:09 PM Thanks so much, Maurice, for your kind words and congratulations. Sandra