Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

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The Purest Love

At 22, her life still gave mine meaning
This feral kitten born inside a barn
In dark times, she was ever intervening
To bring smiles, she wrestled balls of yarn

When arthritis kept Katy from leaping
I picked her up and knew she’d soon meet fate
But still, she purred as I just sat by weeping
Till one morning, I opened the floodgate

I buried her beneath her favorite oak
A place where she’d spent many hours preening
And sure am I she never misses a stroke
From Angel Gabe whose arm she must be cleaning




*August 15, 2020
For Constance’s “All Pets Go to Heaven” contest

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Jennifer Proxenos December 31, 2020 at 11:27 AM How cute and how sad, animals can mean as much to us as humans do, I can feel your pain, I also lost a beautiful labrador at three years old who was my baby, I cried buckets of tears, but perhaps Katy is with Coco sitting with Angel Gabe. Love this poem, will fave it because it brings back memories of Coco and you penned it so well. I have a poem on soup about Coco also, 'Hello and Goodbye Coco' Happy New Year sweet lady, hugs and blessings - Jennifer.

John Castellenas September 15, 2020 at 3:57 AM A wonderful poem. Our animals, kind to us and become part of the family. Dear Carolyn, thank you for sharing your amazing words and thoughts.

Constance La France August 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM Carolyn, congratulations on your win in my All Pets Go To Heaven challenge with this emotional write, it truly touched my heart, a FAV for me _Constance Carolyn Devonshire August 31, 2020 at 2:19 PM Thank you, Constance. Our pets mean so much to us!

Paul Callus August 27, 2020 at 9:59 AM The older our pets live, the harder it is to deal with their passing away. I like how you treated this loss, and love the way you ended it. Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos August 27, 2020 at 8:31 AM My dear friend, you won, I am a proud friend and love your poetry which is one better than the next because your talent is unique. Blessings and hugs, Jenny.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 25, 2020 at 4:56 AM - You and your cat have had many years of joy ... a wonderful poem, Carolyn :) - Congratulations on your top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball August 25, 2020 at 4:10 AM My heart goes out to you my friend. At this time when I still grieve the loss of my little Jewel and remember with a pain the loss of my Mishach, my grey Tabby that I truly feel your heart ache. A lovely tribute to your dear one. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham August 24, 2020 at 1:15 PM So heartbreaking when they go Carolyn, they are part of the family, congrats on your win. Tom

Keith O.J. Hunt August 20, 2020 at 10:37 PM Pure love...my best friend is 'oft my cat; sorry for your loss Carolyn my Lady. I'm a cat worshipper:)

Olu'Um Mm August 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM Thank you for posting this. I lost my childhood cat in a terrible way. Reminds me of her. Carolyn Devonshire August 21, 2020 at 10:57 AM I'm sorry to hear that. My sympathies...

Jennifer Proxenos August 20, 2020 at 12:13 PM I have never read a sweeter poem Carolyn, I shed a couple of tears as it reminded me of my treasured brown Labrador that died at three years old from Leukemia, I have a poem 'Hello and Goodbye Coco' Blessings dear friend, Jennifer. Carolyn Devonshire August 21, 2020 at 10:58 AM Animals add so much joy to our lives. I'm sorry for your loss, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell August 16, 2020 at 12:32 PM Such a touching piece Carolyn, cats are so attaching and we miss them when they go. Take care and keep safe, Blessings always,Gordon

Joanna Daniel August 16, 2020 at 1:20 AM Yours is beautifully written, Carolyn:) Carolyn Devonshire August 16, 2020 at 11:52 AM So is your entry! I just read about your dog Blackie. He sounds like a wonderful pet.

Andrea Dietrich August 15, 2020 at 5:55 PM oh this is SO poignant, Carolyn. The ending I just love it!! wow, I had a cat that lived almost 23 or 24 years, so much like this one!! That was Priscilla who died at my home in Iowa when I was living in Utah. Only pet my mother ever allowed in our house. To this day my mom remains pet-less (I had brought Priscilla to the house and my mother grew to love her because she was such a "lady") a siamese. Carolyn Devonshire August 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM We were both blessed to have pets that lived so long, Andrea. Sorry you lost Priscilla. Katy was like my "child."

Lindsay Laurie August 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM G'day Carolyn ... lovely tribute Carolyn. We all wish our pets could live forever, however for 22 years you must have some fine lasting memories - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu August 15, 2020 at 3:13 PM Hello Carolyn Devonshire, I love this poem. This cat had a good life. She lived a long life. She will be forever in your memory. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Vijay Pandit August 15, 2020 at 2:29 PM Your poem is so adorable my friend...just like her photo. You still have long lasting sweet memories --I feel your love for her in your verses. All the best, Carolyn.