Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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Tribute To Tommy Cat

Oh Tommy cat, precious little guy,
You knew we came to say good-bye.

Our hands reached out to stroke your fur.
We all knew what would soon occur,

That you would have a lasting sleep,
And in our hearts your love we'd keep.

For fourteen years you were at home,
Brought joy and love where you did roam,

Waiting to greet us at the door
As soon as our feet touched the floor.

Oh yes, how we felt your sweet love,
And soon you'll watch us from above.

They laid you in my arms until
That shot relieved you of your will.

Still, in in my arms, you lay asleep,
Kitty heaven where angels keep.

I asked my aunt who loved cats so
To come to greet you when you go.

She heard me, this is how I know.
Overhead was a huge rainbow. . !

February 23, 2016

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Elisabeth Sheaffer September 5, 2016 at 10:43 AM So true and we always miss them but remember 'Rainbow Bridge.'

Cynthia Buhain-Baello March 25, 2016 at 11:03 PM A wonderful, touching tribute to a beloved pet (I have many cats). It seems they always leave something in us when they go. Enjoyed reading about Tommy.

Daver Austin March 2, 2016 at 10:43 AM I cried over this one, as I cry over every one of my kitties when they have to go. This is a priceless tribute. I have four nice black kitties in my house. Your picture looks like our Mamma Mia who had babies. Love, daver

Lindsay Laurie February 29, 2016 at 5:21 PM Hello Connie ... very touching indeed. For some, pets are their lives - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Paul Callus February 26, 2016 at 3:33 PM I can relate perfectly to this touching poem, Connie. Our cat Snowball had to be put down, aged 17, and that broke our hearts. Eventually a new cat came into our lives...Smokey. ~ Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich February 25, 2016 at 7:59 PM this is so precious, Connie. You know what? My friend Liz (the friend who has since disowned me) had that german shepherd that died and she told me how the rainbow came out for his funeral. I wrote a poem about that dog for her and mine mentioned the rainbow at the end too. I believe your aunt went there to greet this lovely cat.

Mark Peterson February 25, 2016 at 1:43 AM So difficult to say goodbye to perfect love and innocence. we just lost our little Aly, and I wrote: Our pets treasure us as though there's no tomorrow, and we cherish them, hoping there never will be. You phrased the feelings perfectly.

Daniel Turner February 24, 2016 at 7:31 AM Very sad when it's over. I can't possibly imagine losing my friend. Great poem, Connie. Good luck! Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2016 at 9:45 AM He had the most wonderful personality. My daughter and granddaughter feel his spirit, they have even heard him purr. Thank you Daniel.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 24, 2016 at 3:46 AM - Our pets are like our children, sad to lose - A lovely and touching poem, Connie - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2016 at 9:46 AM They are members of the family. Thank you Anne Lise. ; )