The Cat Named Cat Has Died

The cat, named Cat, has died.
The silky Persian who nested in my grandson’s arms.
Strange, how things of the past
are only a few weeks old.
The cat dampened the dog’s fox with his tongue
while Teddy was preoccupied. His paw
in the fox’s cavity, whilst the filiform papillae
roughly combed the puppet’s fur.

Cat was a friendly black Persian, right away welcoming me
into my son’s home. I captured the cockapoo and Persian,
in a photo, side by side, looking out the window.

My heart aches…

The other grandson, after they buried their beloved
in the backyard, was caught taking hair from the brush.

Oh, my heart aches…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 10/3/2023 7:26:00 PM
So sorry you lost dear Cat, Kim! I was a basket case when my dog died a few years ago..I get it! Condolences to you and your family!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/3/2023 7:33:00 PM
Thank you, Laura. He was beautiful, sweet and my grandsons loved him so much! Sorry for your loss.
Date: 10/3/2023 8:01:00 AM
It's amazing how attached we get to our pets.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/3/2023 8:46:00 AM
God’s wonderful creation.
Date: 10/2/2023 11:27:00 PM
The death of a beloved pet leaves such a vacancy. Your tender tribute is beautifully written. That photo sounds enchanting!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/3/2023 7:48:00 AM
It is wonderful…who would have know how meaningful it would become!
Date: 10/2/2023 8:27:00 AM
Sad tribute to a favourite cat. Hugs xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/2/2023 12:10:00 PM
Really sad! Seems yesterday I was rubbing his fur.
Date: 10/2/2023 6:27:00 AM
So sad and brilliant in the same breathe, a work of art - indeed, a startling heart. Love it. God bless you, Love, Gina
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/2/2023 6:49:00 AM
Thank you, Gina! Hugs ~ Kim
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