In Memory

IN MEMORY

twiggy
was just a cat
a dear friend
of sixteen years
for humans i’ve not shed so many tears


Child of God

she
has been put to sleep
the feline way
so they say
nor was any soul more loved

Dave Austin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/14/2018 2:05:00 AM
Very sweet. Well done, Dave.
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Date: 9/29/2015 10:28:00 AM
A lovely tribute to a missed family member
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Date: 4/28/2015 12:41:00 PM
a very nice tribute to a loved pet-
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Date: 4/5/2015 3:59:00 AM
Don't like cats...but this one could change me!
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Date: 4/4/2015 3:19:00 PM
a lovely tribute and well written
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Date: 4/4/2015 7:11:00 AM
A beautiful tribute. Oh if we could only love each other unconditionally and with the forgiveness with which our pets love us.
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Date: 4/1/2015 9:17:00 AM
Hello dear poet. A somber occasion fine sir. I pray for you comfort within. Have a wonderful week my friend.....myc love, james
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Date: 3/28/2015 5:23:00 AM
My dear friend, Dave, I know that feeling all to well. These dear little creatures that love us unconditionally. I feel your pain, my friend. Lainie
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Date: 3/27/2015 5:18:00 AM
How noble and sensitive a write for a deep loss. My heart is with you Daver. I need to fav this to store in my library!
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Date: 3/26/2015 11:35:00 PM
very sad, and I really like how you expressed your pain at losing this beloved cat.
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Date: 3/26/2015 9:09:00 AM
Both of these are sweet little pieces that illustrate how much we love and mourn the passing of beloved pets. I know our cats are part of the family, and I worry and fret if one stays outside for the night. ((Hugs)) ~Jan
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Daver Austin
Date: 3/26/2015 9:36:00 AM
Thanks, Janet. We have so many cats, but it doesn't matter. Each one is special. I've done a lot of crying in the past. Love, daver
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