Remembering Callie - Queen of Her World

My Calico was chocolate-caramel swirled, The inside of our house was all her world! Her whole concern was just in getting stroked or fed. She'd summon me each morning, jumping on my bed; then reaching out with one white paw, she'd tap my head! An oldie! (This is around the time several years ago that Callie had to be put to sleep due to cancer. She lived 18 wonderful years with us!)
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Zerbst Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Excellent tribute to your beloved calico. The rhyme scheme is particularly effective.
Babcock Avatar
December 29, 2012 at 9:30 AM
So hard to lose a pet and the good memories remain with us forever. love phyl
A   Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Hello Andrea... congratulations with your awesome win,, in Rick's contest....pd
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations on your HM Andy love xx
Veetil Avatar
December 23, 2012 at 1:53 AM
know the pain of losing someone dear, congratulations on your win... Thanks for stopping by and reading my poem. Wish you a happy Christmas... Love n regards, Mehnaz.
Song Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Oh, this one breaks my heart, Andrea...I know that Razz Matazz can't take her place, but I am glad there is another little kitty to keep you company when Joe is away...Such a sweet dedication and rhyme..these personal ones are the best! Congrats. ps...is Razz a male or female?....
Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 7:37 PM
female! spayed.
Arowolo Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Wonderful piece,Nice dedication...Congrats on your win,my dear friend...Kudos to you...XOXO...
May Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM
congrats on your HM Andrea..
Duncan Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM
very nice Andrea,,, there is a calico" same colors" that comes into my house all the time, he was sleeping in my closet last week, his twin sister comes to visit as well, thank you for reading my "From Him" You have a blessed Christmas ;}
Lamoureux Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 8:43 AM
She sounds like one Cool Kitty. It is hard losing pets, they are family. Sorry for your loss.
Mason Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 8:19 AM
She lived such a wonderful simple life. Sometimes I wonder if we were all meant to have such simple happy lives? Warm thoughts, Ralph
Kendrick Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Reads like a winner..Great memory that you have your pet..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
May Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM
nice tribute to your dear pet Andrea...best wishes
Eastman Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 1:16 PM
She sounded like a winner to me... and I imagine she was... with an owner who remembered her like this.
Moore Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 6:40 PM
That's a long time to share your life with your pet! She sounds lovely. I heard you got another one today - a black one? Thanks for your comments....Hugs, Holly
Hunter Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 6:09 PM
18 years...bonded...I'm sorry. Wonderful tribute. My fav was a lab named Jomers. I'll never forget him. Love ya...Caleb
Johnson Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM
I hope you find a nice kitten or a cat Andrea. Sounds like Callie was a dear one. I just had another mouse, I could sure use one around the house. :) Yuck! Little #@^&%@*'s. :) Just a few days left till, well we'll just pray for those who are suffering. Peace.
La France Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Andrea, I know the pain so well of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, you did this so well, so full of emotion and sadness and beauty in just 5 lines. well done. Constance
Roberts Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM
best of luck in the contest with this lovely tribute ( After my Butch died I didn't think I'd ever want another cat, then last April I got Honey, a rescue kitty)
Poet Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Yes I know about her Andrea.Very sad end to her.Beautiful poem by you.
Sivey Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Such a sad thing that had to happen, I'm sorry for your loss my friend! You have written an excellent and awesome poem right here Andrea! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening piece this afternoon! What an outstanding poem, Great Work!!
Horsman Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 10:37 AM
what can one say, Andrea, this is wonderful, sad yet wonderful
Austin Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM
So sorry you lost Callie. We've had several cats put to sleep because of cancer, so I can sympathize completely. Shed a tear. Love, daver
Grisetti Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 8:03 AM
Sorry for your loss - pets are part of a family and are missed so much. Best of luck in the contest. Thank you.
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 6:34 AM
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful cat (i.e. family member). How you must miss her.
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