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My Lily Cat

My Lily Cat

I miss my dear loving kitty,
You died so young, what a pitty!

I loved to stroke your softest fur, 
To watch you play and hear you purr.

You gave such joy, though unaware
How your sweet spirit helped me bear

The many burdens on my mind,
You shared your loyal love so kind.

Your picture sits upon my shelf
Behind the glass, sunning yourself.

I cried for two months when you left,
Inconsolable and bereft.

My feline friend where are you now?
I pray you'll be reborn somehow.

8-7-18

Cat Poems Poetry Contest
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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

September 21, 2018 at 12:02 AM

O.K. already...you made me cry! Through tears can't say more, except Congrats!

Connie Marcum Wong

September 21, 2018 at 12:51 AM

It is so nice to hear from you Barbara. It is too late to be on the computer tonight as I got up at 5:30 am, but I will visit your poems tomorrow. I had Virus protection problems all day and my husband just got it fixed tonight. Thank you for your sweet comments on my poems. I appreciate your comments very much. : )

CayCay Godwin

August 25, 2018 at 10:16 PM

As a cat lover, I love this poem - it speaks to me and for me. Is this true? Cat from the past? There needn't have been one for you to know these feelings, I realize you know them well, regardless. Very well-written and touching. Love ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong

August 25, 2018 at 11:14 PM

This is very true. I have Lily's ashes in a sweet decorated tin. One day her ashes will be used to grow flowers. My daughter got Tommy Cat a few months after Lily passed. He was a real charmer! Thank you CayCay. I am a cat lover too. : ) xxoo

Paul Callus

August 23, 2018 at 11:59 AM

What a lovely tribute to your cat, Connie! It is a pity when pets either die or else get lost; they leave a void which is hard to fill. I always say 'no more', but for each pet that departs I eventually get one or two! Belated congrats on your fine win. Regards // paul

Virginia Waters

August 15, 2018 at 12:05 AM

Sadly beautiful story. Yes, they do get reborn, I have some amazing unbelievable proofs of that. Thank you for sharing this story.

Janice Canerdy

August 14, 2018 at 7:23 PM

Moving piece, Connie. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Sara Kendrick

August 13, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Ahh!! Sad winning work. Congrats on your excellent work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Susan Gentry

August 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM

Congratulations on your win. Such a warm, heartfelt, well-written poem. I could feel your loss in this, and I'm sorry she is gone. Our pets do become our family. Hugs...

Carrie Richards

August 12, 2018 at 3:35 PM

Oh Connie, what a dear poem this is! I have loved and lost many kitties in my life, and I know how near and dear they become, and this poem spoke to my heart! So glad you won with this sweet poem.

Connie Marcum Wong

August 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM

Thank you Carrie. When I was young, a stray calico cat came to our home. We named her sugar because she was so loving and sweet. I will always remember the joy she gave us. One day she was gone. We think she got hit by a car and we searched but never found her. I am glad I didn't find out she may have been hit. Thank you Carrie.

Robert L. Hinshaw

August 12, 2018 at 3:21 PM

Congrats for your well-deserved win, Connie. Hope you can find another cat to replace her - as someone said in a poem one time,"a home just ain't a home without an inscrutable cat!" I have a dear old cat named Jeff and he is such a wonderful companion especially at this time. He follows me around like a puppy and is lying on the desk as I type this. Best to you - Bob

Connie Marcum Wong

August 12, 2018 at 4:50 PM

That sounds delightful Robert. Our cat used to put his paws on my computer keys while I was trying to type, he would insist on laying in my lap. Thank you very much. : )

Jan Allison

August 12, 2018 at 3:12 PM

Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

August 12, 2018 at 3:08 PM

So to whom do you complain that your cat did NOT have nine lives? Justice must be served! Congratulations on our win! Aloha! Rico

Line Gauthier

August 12, 2018 at 9:53 AM

Lovely, Connie. Congrats on your well deserved top win.

Andrea Dietrich

August 12, 2018 at 9:50 AM

Congratulations, Connie. You did better than I did with this contest. I have SO many cat poems. I wish I could have chosen one of my older ones that people have not ever seen back from 2011. haha. Your win was very well deserved.

Connie Marcum Wong

August 12, 2018 at 12:58 PM

Thank you Andrea. I miss having a cat now. It is the first time in my life I haven't had a cat. : ) xxoo

Tania Kitchin

August 12, 2018 at 4:34 AM

A beautiful heart felt poem, congratulations on your win in the contest!

Connie Marcum Wong

August 12, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Thank you very much Tania, for your high placement in your contest. This is the first time in my life I haven't had a cat to love. My daughter just got a kitten, so I visit her and play with her cute kitten. : )

Pashang Salehi

August 11, 2018 at 5:40 PM

I know the feeling...

Andrea Dietrich

August 10, 2018 at 6:22 PM

She is reborn (If I can believe what the 'you know what" says!!) This is lovely and poignant. Is it really her picture here?

Connie Marcum Wong

August 10, 2018 at 9:20 PM

No, but she looked very much like this cat in the picture. Thanks Andrea. : )

Vladislav Raven

August 10, 2018 at 9:23 AM

A wonderful poem written for your kitten friend Connie. The words just draw the reader into the feelings shared. Our animal friends can touch us so deeply that when they go a part of us goes with them. Good luck in the contest Connie. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX