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