My Big Grey

Big Grey was my favorite cat of all time.
He came with no grand pedigree.
He didn't need that, for that wonderful cat
was the object of my affection..

He was but a stray, who somehow found his way
to this home where he was so welcomed.
He made himself king, and ruled everything,
the cats and  the big dog and me.

There were other cats here, that he treated as mere
common things to be kept in their places.
My lap was his own, which he quickly made known
to the others that I was his only.

That beautiful cat always there when I sat,
his front legs round my neck he'd entwine.
He'd stare at my face, 'til I needed my space
and I'd him a toy to annoy.

He'd never more roam, for this was his home
where he'd be contented for life.
It was easy to see he belonged here with me
where he was my favorite feline.

I was caught uanaware finding him lying there,
unable to answer my call.
I couldn't believe he was going to leave,
this dear cat that I loved so much.

But now that he's gone, I know he has gone on
to the place where good kitties should be.
May he find up above an angel to love
until I might find him again..



For Debbie's inner rhyme  contest
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Mister Roboto Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM
I am not a cat person but I can relate to the love you feel for your pets Joyce. I also appriciate the fact that you took in an animal that had no home. I have 2 dogs (and have had other's throughout my life that will always have a special place in my heart) and they are both rescues. In my experience, these are the best pets. It's like they know what you did for them and they appreciate it. Good job.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
A sweet and touching poem Joyce.. I am such an animal lover too my friend and have two cats and one naughty shepherd puppy .. a very tender expressive write of luv.. thankxx for your wonderful comment Joyce.. I would miss u too my friend and we must keep reinforcing our main goal is the POETRY aspect of sharing and learning and friendships.. this battle this week and only intensified my luv of poetry all the more and the unique bonds formed on this site with lovely poets as u Joyce .. thankxxx..
Devonshire Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Dear Joyce, your "Big Grey" sounds a lot like Katy Cat. There were other cats in the house and they all liked to sit on my lap. If others got there first, Katy would stealthily crawl up until her face was pressed right against mine. She ruled! The other cats knew it. When I found her dead after more than 20 years of companionship, it tore my heart out. You have done a remarkably touching poem for Deb's new contest and I'm always pulling for you to win. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Wilson Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 4:13 AM
such a beautiful tribute to your dear kitty..I,too have a big grey kitty I love with all my heart and I sure would miss him if he left me to become an angel! Good luck Joyce..love,Deb
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM
oh, my goodness, DEB has a new contest TOO?? I just can't keep up! This is delightful. It reminds me so much of my dear Callie Cat. I miss her so much. My two new ones together cannot measure up to HER, rest her soul.
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March 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Good luck in the contest.. nice...p.d.
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