Tom Cunningham Poet Epigram

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Nine Lives Spent

My thoughtful vet phoned to say that my cat was not dead, just asleep, permanently.











Written 5th April 2018
For Epigram contest sponsored by Deborah Guenthar Beachboard

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Valsa George December 10, 2024 at 12:31 AM This is such a cute way of saying things! Indeed an understanding and clever vet. The image and poem brought a smile to me. Tom Cunningham December 10, 2024 at 12:35 AM Thank you very much Valsa, sometimes a bit of tact is needed to soften the truth. Tom

Kim Rodrigues May 30, 2018 at 4:28 AM An aww moment. Tom Cunningham May 30, 2018 at 6:41 AM It was pure fiction Kim. Apologies to all cat owners

Viv Wigley April 11, 2018 at 1:36 AM Made me smile, Tom, reminiscent of the 'on the roof' joke. have you heard it? if not, I'll soupmail it you. regards, Viv Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 2:19 AM Thanks Viv, haven't heard that one Viv, look forward to it. Tom.

Susan Gentry April 8, 2018 at 8:35 PM Lol different! Good luck in the contest. Tom Cunningham April 9, 2018 at 3:12 AM Thank you Susan. Tom

Maria Williams April 8, 2018 at 1:35 AM What a sweet way of putting it. Yes totally agree, not dead just moved on to his tenth life of immortality, lucky cat. Nice Epigram Tom...Maria :) Maria Williams April 8, 2018 at 6:10 AM Lol, good one....Maria :) Tom Cunningham April 8, 2018 at 2:55 AM Reminded me of a joke I heard years ago, a sargeant major goes into a bullet and shouts at the soldiers to stand up if they've got parents, then said to jones "sit down" talk about tact .

Alexis Y. April 7, 2018 at 6:33 AM Hi Tom, I've had cats in the past. But I don't have any pets now. But I do remember the sadness I felt when I lost them, it's like losing a family member. This form is similar to the monku form.Well done:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham April 7, 2018 at 7:46 AM Thank you Alexis, have had to have pets put to sleep due to illness and you're right, they do become part of the family. Tom

Caren Krutsinger April 7, 2018 at 3:42 AM Howling here, Tom. HOWLING! Tom Cunningham April 7, 2018 at 4:27 AM Haha, glad you enjoyed it Caren. Tom

Line Gauthier April 6, 2018 at 12:27 AM Lovely epigram, dear Tom. Tom Cunningham April 6, 2018 at 1:26 AM Thank you line. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 5, 2018 at 6:23 PM Hello Tom , that is a good way to see this situation. have a nice evening my friend. Tom Cunningham April 5, 2018 at 7:54 PM Thank you Darlene, It does take the sting out of bad news Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis April 5, 2018 at 4:44 PM Very comforting news dear, Tom! Haha! Good luck my friend! Tom Cunningham April 5, 2018 at 4:57 PM Thank you very much Demetrios. Tom

Silent One April 5, 2018 at 3:43 PM I do like cats... Sadly they only have 9 lives.... Great one liner Tom.. Tom Cunningham April 5, 2018 at 4:19 PM Thanks S.O , have had cats in the past , They are very independent creatures, they even bring in presents like dead birds lol

Jan Allison April 5, 2018 at 10:14 AM aww, I guess news like that couldn't be put a better way Tom:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham April 5, 2018 at 10:56 AM Thanks Jan, have had many cats over the years, lovely creatures. Tom.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 5, 2018 at 10:08 AM Lol! Good one Tom! :) Good luck in the contest! xomo! Tom Cunningham April 5, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thank you Maureen, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.