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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

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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Valsa George Date: 12/10/2024 12:31:00 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. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/10/2024 12:35:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, sometimes a bit of tact is needed to soften the truth. Tom

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/30/2018 4:28:00 AM An aww moment. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/30/2018 6:41:00 AM It was pure fiction Kim. Apologies to all cat owners

Viv Wigley Date: 4/11/2018 1:36:00 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/11/2018 2:19:00 AM Thanks Viv, haven't heard that one Viv, look forward to it. Tom.

Susan Gentry Date: 4/8/2018 8:35:00 PM Lol different! Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/9/2018 3:12:00 AM Thank you Susan. Tom

Maria Williams Date: 4/8/2018 1:35:00 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 :) Login to Reply Maria Williams Date: 4/8/2018 6:10:00 AM Lol, good one....Maria :) Tom Cunningham Date: 4/8/2018 2:55:00 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. Date: 4/7/2018 6:33:00 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/7/2018 7:46:00 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 Date: 4/7/2018 3:42:00 AM Howling here, Tom. HOWLING! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/7/2018 4:27:00 AM Haha, glad you enjoyed it Caren. Tom

Line Gauthier Date: 4/6/2018 12:27:00 AM Lovely epigram, dear Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/6/2018 1:26:00 AM Thank you line. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 4/5/2018 6:23:00 PM Hello Tom , that is a good way to see this situation. have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2018 7:54:00 PM Thank you Darlene, It does take the sting out of bad news Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/5/2018 4:44:00 PM Very comforting news dear, Tom! Haha! Good luck my friend! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2018 4:57:00 PM Thank you very much Demetrios. Tom

Silent One Date: 4/5/2018 3:43:00 PM I do like cats... Sadly they only have 9 lives.... Great one liner Tom.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2018 4:19:00 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 Date: 4/5/2018 10:14:00 AM aww, I guess news like that couldn't be put a better way Tom:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2018 10:56:00 AM Thanks Jan, have had many cats over the years, lovely creatures. Tom.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/5/2018 10:08:00 AM Lol! Good one Tom! :) Good luck in the contest! xomo! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2018 12:05:00 PM Thank you Maureen, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.