Two pets I’ve had who broke my heart, and one -
a naughty little dog was he; for that
I think when everything is said and done,
he may not wear a halo! But my cat
for sure is sitting by God’s throne, and she
has on a halo, for while in our home,
she was the best of any cat to me!
So loyal she was. She’d never roam
beyond the door. She wanted to be right
there with us everywhere that we would go.
Nearby my pillow mornings and each night,
she’d sweetly purr. That cat, I loved her so!
Callie was so special. I’m sure somehow
she’s sprouted wings and is an angel now.
Aug. 11, 2020
For the "All Pets Go To Heaven" Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Callie
Rocking in a chintz platform rocker,
Wearing a patio dress,
Day after day she hums a song,
“With someone like you.”
Through the window she watches,
He left her far too soon,
Dust and cobwebs around her gather,
She hums and rocks “With someone like you.
I’d like to leave it all behind.”
A full year it grew
as dear Callie cat endured
that stinking cancer.
Night screams came, which pierced my heart.
Only then could I let go. . .
taken to the pound
by folks who did not want her
Callie Cat escaped. . .
instinct had led her back to
where tribulation trumped death
sickly and skinny
Callie Cat scraped by until
a chance encounter. . .
how sweet the day my daughter
came home with a calico!
the cat who once lived
a natural life outside
grew happy and plump. . .
eighteen years she ruled our hearts -
the indoor queen of our home
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!)
She has a smile that is worthwhile.
A heart of gold
that never grew cold
an outstretched hand to uplift
to anyone who has fallen adrift
a love for our lord
she gave hope to the poor
to him now she does soar
I will miss you forever more
how I wish you could stay
we will meet again one day
In the house of our King
together again we will sing
so fly, Calli fly
to your home in the sky
as I bid you my heartfelt goodbye
In my heart you will remain
til we're together again.
Oh,what can I say about you Callie?
I never expected to find a friend,as true and amazing as you.
My life was pretty bad before we became friends,then after we became friends-it turned around.
I now have a reason to come to school.
And on a even more serious note-gave me a reason to live.
I've never had a friend that cared so much about me,Or one that I could call my sister (or daughter lol )
Every time we are together,It makes my day a little bit brighter.
We laugh and talk loudly,Usually about James or Frank and Gerard, and we don't care who hears.
I love you,best friend. And I hope that we spend many more days together :)
(more about my cat Callie and her two "replacements")
Since Callie died, new felines
as precious as can be
now rule my house most freely
and sometimes hide from me.
And neither one of them,
while sitting on my bed
would ever (like sweet Callie)
curl up purring by my head.
Nor would the pair of them
(unless I set a trap!)
come willingly and often
to sit upon my lap.
In seeking out affection,
the new cats dilly-dally,
for they could never hold
a candle to dear Callie!
Written Jan. 25, 2012
for the I Love My Pets!Poetry Contest of Laura Loo
Now used for
Eve Roper's 'my companion and close friend that never complains' Poetry Contest
This is an older poem but was written to show that no cat was a better companion than she ever was!! Even at age 18 and dying of cancer, she was so dear and uncomplaining.