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My Simon - My Sam Bo

You entered my life when yours seemed grim,
affected lonesome heart on a chancy whim.

Weak and sick, you fought to justly live,
knowing indeed, you had loads of loyalty to give.  

Wiry - thick- gray mane crowned your debonair grace,
accenting strength and slenderness to your youthful face.

Fourteen years you honored our humble abode,
strutting whole backyard, showing off what you owned.   

Age griped your lean physique, riddled your body and soul,
deep down inside, I knew it was your moment to go.

One night you slipped away in the moon-less dark,
took my love - my first feline - but left your mark.

My sweet Simon - my Sam Bo, appeared by either name,
when you adorned my home, my life has not been the same…

Copyright © 2016 By Caryl S. Muzzey

Second Place Winner ~ "I Love My Pets” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Laura Loo
Feb. 18, 2016

1/20/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 1/31/2016 11:07:00 PM
CARYL, Congratulations on your sweet Pet win. XOX ~LINDA~
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 2/3/2016 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Linda for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed~ Caryl
Date: 1/27/2016 11:36:00 PM
What an emotive write Caryl ..Congrats on big win!!
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 2/3/2016 11:07:00 AM
Thank you Upma for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed~ Caryl
Date: 1/26/2016 3:39:00 PM
it's so sad. But I can feel your love for him. I have loved all my cats (except for a few. haha. and i have had MANY) congrats to you.
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 1/26/2016 4:01:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, him being the first one I owned, it was hard to let him go. I still miss his love, he was almost human in ways... Caryl
Date: 1/26/2016 11:56:00 AM
CARYL, CONGRATS ON YOUR LOVELY PET WIN. LOVE ** SKAT **
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 1/26/2016 4:35:00 PM
Thank you SKAT, for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed~ Caryl
Date: 1/26/2016 1:27:00 AM
congrats on your fine award, caryl...huggs
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 1/26/2016 4:23:00 PM
Thank you Nette for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed it~ Caryl
Date: 1/25/2016 3:49:00 PM
Caryl, how touching, very lovely poem..Thank you for being a part of my contest..*smiles* -luloo
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Caryl Muzzey
Date: 1/26/2016 4:03:00 PM
Thank you Luloo, for your placement, I enjoyed the challenge~ Caryl
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