Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Personification

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Miss Kitty Knew

“ MISS KITTY” … KNEW

My last week, knew you understood
I had come to my end.
I was sorta your husband’s cat,
but you … always my friend.

My end could have been easier,
had family understood.
But they had their own ideas,
didn’t do … what they should.

Didn’t crawl under piano,
sit with me late at night.
They didn’t listen to you,
you tried to do things … right.

You begged them to just let me die,
my life not try prolong.
Instead they, took me to the Vet.
way they cared … was so wrong.

Forced fed me when I couldn’t eat,
efforts made me feel worse.
While they slept, we sat together,’
you my friend … loving nurse.

I’d crawled, from under piano
so by your side could lay.
Way they chose put me to sleep, done
In such an awful … way.

Heard you ask them, ‘please wake you’, you
wanted last hours with me.
Didn’t wake you, you didn’t see
treated careless … as could be.

Took hood off carrier, me scared
insecure, in midair!
Suddenly you ran out crying,
mad … seeing me up there.

Your tears fell on my face, kissed
me like you use to do.
They made you leave me; why was I
forced to die … without you/

Fifteen years in your arms, at Vet.
why this way forced to die?
As they made you leave me, I felt
your wet tears  … heard you cry.

God saw them bury me, those three,
you were excluded there.
Hysterical, called friend who loves 
pets ... my death with her share.

God saw your pain was multiplied,
way family treated you.
Know you wanted to hold me
yet nothing … you could do.… 

Fifteen years belonged to husband.
but loved you, as my Friend.”
May this Truth ease your pain, I knew,
“You loved me … till the end.”


June 26, 2022 copyright
Contest: Personification of Pet
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Franci Hoffman December 9, 2022 at 2:40 PM What a heartfelt and poignant poem. I felt your every thought and yes, I needed a hanky for this one. We had a 19-year-old cat that died and my hubby and I cried. A week later we adopted a new cat because we couldn't stand the void. Congrats on the win and Brava, my friend. Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 9, 2022 at 6:52 PM Franci, We both know each other's pain. I still have a 15 year old small mutt. She may be next to put to sleep. A stray huge MainCoon cat we've had since right before Covid. She is for sure a gift from God. Love her more than I can express. Thanks for visiting.

Constance La France July 21, 2022 at 2:10 PM Barbara, such a sad poem, congratulations on your win in my contest, sorry I cannot see your image, blessings ~Constance Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 24, 2022 at 4:04 AM Constance, you're acknowledging me with a win ... is well ... more appreciated than you know. It really soothed my heartache, for poem is sadly true! A friend posted her photo on facebook for me, a beautiful Maine Coon. Thanks my friend.

Mark Toney July 2, 2022 at 8:55 AM Congratulations on your placement in Constance’s contest, Barbara! Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 3, 2022 at 3:57 PM Mark, thank you! I always appreciate your input and your help when I ask. Love to Carol.

Christuraj Alex July 1, 2022 at 11:55 AM Wow! Great story. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 3, 2022 at 3:56 PM Christural, thanks for visiting and supportive comments!

Paula Goldsmith July 1, 2022 at 11:51 AM Congratulations on this win. WOW!!! What a powerful write. Sad when a fur friend leaves. Do you know about the Pet Rainbow Bridge Poem??? I know you would love it. Enjoy your win and day with blessings............ Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 3, 2022 at 3:55 PM Paula thanks for the connection. How do I find this poem?Please share with me poems especially dear to your heart.Thanks for visiting.

Franci Hoffman July 1, 2022 at 6:22 AM A wonderful personification poem with emotions beautifully expressed, Barbara. IMO, pets are family and it's hard to come to terms when they meet their demise. We lost our 19-year-old cat, Jan. 2020, and couldn't handle the void. On Feb. 14, 2020, we adopted the cat we have now. A home is not a home without a cat. :) Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 3, 2022 at 3:53 PM Franci, hello friend. I agree a home must have a cat. A huge Main Coon adopted us two years ago, so eased the loss. The situation hurt as badly as the loss. Thanks for visiting.

Gershon Wolf June 30, 2022 at 8:34 PM Lovely personification, Barbara... With my penchant for shortening -- some might say short-changing -- everything, here's a quick summary: With kittens, it's 'Hiss-or-Kiss!' lol. Laughter and Levity, Gershon Gershon Wolf July 4, 2022 at 7:07 PM Actually, lol, 'old' is my new nickname. Keepsmiling.com Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 30, 2022 at 8:51 PM Good to hear from you my old friend. Not you old PS relationship ols. Thanks for visiting

Beryl Edmonds June 30, 2022 at 12:51 PM I’m sure Miss Kitty knew how loved she was by you Barbara and that you understood her end was nigh. A wonderful personification in tribute to your beautiful cat… Belle Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 30, 2022 at 2:18 PM Belle, so kind of you to understand. First time written a personification poem, so really appreciate your upbuilding comment.

James Marshall Goff June 27, 2022 at 6:25 PM This one grips tight...have had tough parting with animals also, Barbara...some regrets haunt me still...need to keep giving it to God a lot... Blessings, jim James Marshall Goff June 30, 2022 at 6:03 PM Barbara, growing up, our family's Irish Setter would only curl-up and nap with me, we had a strong bond, he's waiting with my pa for me on the other side .. Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 30, 2022 at 2:14 PM James, it did grip tight. I cried two hours writing this. Was good to let pent up grief have an outlet in tears. Thank you and. please don't hold on to regrets. Your pet knew you loved it too, and sure you gave it a great life, Be proud not sad. James Marshall Goff June 27, 2022 at 6:26 PM btw, your cat looks so precious...

Mark Toney June 27, 2022 at 3:46 PM Nicely done, Barbara. It’s so sad when our furry friends have to leave. Still, we’re left with good memories. Each one of them are unique personalities! Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 30, 2022 at 2:10 PM Mark, dear friend, thank you for showing me how to post my first picture with a poem. PS's get to see my fur baby.. Thank you for supportive comment.