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In My Heart and Soul

 He was a stray cat who suddenly one day appeared,
and for this old cats safety within days-   I feared;
when I tried to touch his fur he hissed and growled,
but, when I was inside he meowed and howled.
So, I decided to save him from living on the street danger,
and hoped this old cat would trust this stranger; 
I named him Grumpy Cat because, well he was, 
in no time-   on my heart he left impressions of his paws.
The unconditional love we soon shared was amazing,
often, I would find his golden eyes into my eyes gazing;
I gave him baths and after-   I held for a long time to my heart,
and his rusty purr rumbled and into my life he was part.
For twelve years it was pure bliss-    until his sudden death;
when he left footprints within my soul in his last breath.

Added after contest finalized-

Written April 29, 2021

Poetry/Rhyme/In My Heart and Soul
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1350-406-29
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France

Written for the Standard contest, "Footprints" 
sponsor, Carolyn Devonshire, Judged 05/03/2021

Second Place

Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2021

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Sam Kauffman Date: 5/6/2021 9:44:00 AM What an amazing story, Constance. There is something so endearing about the story of "Grumpy" and your relationship with him - like love never giving up! This is bathed in your compassionate love. It is a wonderful metaphor about enduring love even for the grumpy! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 5/4/2021 8:39:00 AM So, so, touching! Congrats on your win, Constance Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 5/4/2021 9:20:00 AM Seeker, thank you for the comment and the congrats, appreciate, peace _Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/4/2021 8:27:00 AM Congratulations, Dear Poet. I can so much relate with you the cat still being in your heart and soul. How touching a relationship can be! Love ~ Mala Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 5/4/2021 9:21:00 AM Mala, thanks for the congratulations and the comment, it was a special relationship, love _Constance

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/4/2021 8:07:00 AM When you found the cat, I'm sure he did hiss and growl, but you did not give up on him. How wonderful Grumpy Cat turned into a beloved pet. I'm sure you miss him. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 5/4/2021 9:22:00 AM Carolyn, thank you for the inspiration and the contest, and my placement, I loved sharing Grumpy Cat's story, I loved him so much, and thanks for the comment and congratulations, love _Constance

Quoth Theraven Date: 4/30/2021 7:28:00 AM _Constance, I feel the connection to the old stray that captured the heart of your poem. -Richard Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 4/30/2021 7:33:00 AM Richard, thank you for the visit and comment, the connection between myself and this old stray was so strong, when he died of undetermined age, I was shattered, peace _Constance

L Milton Hankins Date: 4/29/2021 1:46:00 PM Lovely tribute to your beloved cat, Constance. We have all loved and lost them. Pearl was our last. Thanks for sharing the story. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 4/30/2021 7:36:00 AM Milt, thanks for the compliment, yes, I loved Grump Old Cat so much, he had such a character and was devoted to me, on a funny note, once he came inside he never wanted to go outside again, I guess he had enough of the cruel cold world, sorry about the loss of Pearl, peace _Constance

Darrell Rose Date: 4/29/2021 12:48:00 PM What a sweet write! This touched me with memories of similar experience. Ahhhhhh the unconditional love and reflective eyes that we shall never forget. They knew they were loved,,, what more could we hope for ? Darrell Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 4/30/2021 7:38:00 AM Darrell, thank you for the compliment, there is something so magical about that unconditional love given, it is like a gift from God, peace _Constance