My Callie Cat

Two pets I’ve had who broke my heart, and one -
a naughty little dog was he; for that
I think when everything is said and done,
he may not wear a halo! But my cat
for sure is sitting by God’s throne, and she
has on a halo, for while in our home,
she was the best of any cat to me!

So loyal she was. She’d never roam
beyond the door. She wanted to be right
there with us everywhere that we would go.
Nearby my pillow mornings and each night,
she’d sweetly purr. That cat, I loved her so!
Callie was so special. I’m sure somehow
she’s sprouted wings and is an angel now.

Aug. 11, 2020
For the "All Pets Go To Heaven" Poetry Contest 
Sponsor:  Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 8/31/2020 9:35:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my All Pets Go To Heaven challenge with this emotional write, I had a cat like that once too, a fav for me _Constance
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Date: 8/25/2020 10:13:00 AM
Sounds like you won the cat lottery with Callie. Lovely write, congratulations for your win! xomo
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Date: 8/25/2020 4:36:00 AM
- A wonderful cat, Andrea ... of course it is an angel now ... congratulations on your top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/24/2020 5:26:00 PM
Ah, how could this be anything but a top winner, so lovely. Congrats!
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Date: 8/24/2020 4:09:00 PM
My friend, glad to see this placed.
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Date: 8/24/2020 3:01:00 PM
I'm sure Callie is polishing her halo! Paula brought up the Rainbow Bridge. It is a deeply touching poem. When I think of our pets who have left us I have a picture of our guys waiting! Congratulations on your top win, Andrea!
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Date: 8/24/2020 1:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/poem. Have you checked out the Rainbow Bridge? I think you will love it. Enjoy your win and day.................
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Date: 8/16/2020 11:35:00 AM
Even though the Bible does not state that pets will be in Heaven, it does mention animals in Heaven. So I am certain you will see Callie again. Good luck in the contest.
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Rob Carmack
Date: 8/21/2020 4:28:00 PM
I remember you telling me about Ollyver before. It will be great to see Dale again and yes, your dad without the burden he had here on Earth.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/16/2020 1:50:00 PM
My dad too I will want to see and excited to know if he will at last be his "real" self that I never knew due to his mental illness.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/16/2020 1:49:00 PM
well there ya go!! If animals are there, that means pets to ME. Ollyver visited me on his way out of earth (my little Eskimo dog) I am sure he is waiting for me. I think he and my brother DAle are the two I am most excited to see. Fortunately nobody else that I was really close to on earth have died yet besides those two.
Date: 8/12/2020 10:25:00 AM
Wouldn't it be great if we were reunited with pets like Callie in heaven? She sounds like a wonderful pet, Andrea. Nicely written for Constance's contest! Best wishes for success, Carolyn
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Date: 8/12/2020 3:08:00 AM
A lovely tribute to Callie..Yes we know from the lines, Callie was so special. Good luck in the contest Andrea..
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Date: 8/12/2020 1:51:00 AM
Pets sure leave behind their memories, well written, Andrea:)
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Date: 8/11/2020 3:26:00 PM
A very touching write for your beloved Callie. I'm sure Constance will love this!
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Date: 8/11/2020 3:09:00 PM
So much comfort we find in company of our pets...as your poem so lovingly illustrates..a fitting ending line from cherished memories..All the best, Andrea.
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