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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Kate I looked upon your tiny face Gave my heart into your keeping Two years without you, I’m displaced, Still aching, missing and still weeping  When life had threatened to destroy Strength and ability to cope You and your siblings gave me joy You returned laughter, restored hope You woke up happy every day, Your “wake up, Mom!’ mew full of cheer I still get up, somehow, someway But dawns are bleak without you here Your brother and I carry on Sometimes it feels you never left But empty arms prove you are gone With you in heaven, we’re bereft  I was the first sight your eyes saw And the last at your life’s end Love packaged in fur, without flaw You were my princess, daughter, friend Though fate’s declared we be apart Such bond can’t be destroyed by death You’ll live forever in my heart, Be on my mind till my last breath  I looked upon your tiny face Gave my heart into your keeping Two years without you, I’m displaced, Still aching, missing and still weeping Kate Beloved by Mom and Colin and all who knew her 7/8/2006 - 4/19/2013 Pictures: top - Kate and Colin as babies, center - Kate and Colin on "their" balcony, bottom - Kate without words for you, pen was stilled I love you, sweet Kate - always will |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I can relate strongly to this. Very strongly. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Awww, sweet Ruth, I feel every word, every thought, every nuance of longing. My heart goes out to in your loss of your friend and partner in crime, Kate. I'd like to get back in touch with you - and know how much I think of you. Sending love, Alison |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you very much, Jerry and Alison! I know you both know loss and appreciate you sharing mine. Allison - definitely!!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
When I saw the title of this, even before I saw the poet, I KNEW it was about the darling Kate I loved/love so much from so far away and I was already sobbing by the time I saw the poet's name. Read the poem once through a waterfall of tears. Will come back to it another day, when I am prepared for it better. Love you Kate - and Colin and Dixie and Ruth. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is so nice, what a great tribute and expression of the purest type of affection. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I feel your ache, Ruth, and your sentiment. This is a lovely tribute to a very special kitty. My heart goes out to you. Michael |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
pets wake up our emotions...james |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
HUGGS gal...  ~d Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Owl: I know you love her, too. Thank you for reading - and even more for always caring! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ethome: you don't know how much your response means to me! I know I could never do justice to that sweet being and the love she gave so generously - but I didn't want my words to be completely unworthy. Thank you! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Michael: I know you know how much she means (and Colin!) - and I know you know grief has no timetable. Thank you so much! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JamesMichael: mine are responsible for almost all my positive emotions.  Thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
devina: your hugs are greatly appreciated! Loss is always hard - then come anniversaries and the grief is fresh again. Thank you! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Came back to see those sweet faces. Xoxo A |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Have said many times "...not a cat lover", but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the closeness others have with the breed. And the pain of their loss. Love and pain are, love and pain, no matter the source, the object, or whose. And I love the way you wrote about yours. Heart for you, my friend... jimmy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Alison: My heart melts every time I see those faces. Thank you so much for the second look!Jimmy: Being a complete softie for animals, I've always believed those who aren't cat lovers just haven't met the right cat. LOL But you're right... love and pain are what they are, regardless of circumstances. Thank you for your understanding and caring! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
this is so cute , and emotionnal too, these stories make me "thrill" thanks again for your kind comment for my poem yann |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
My very special little girl turned 21 in March (in my birthday)I so understand. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I bolstered up the courage to come in here again to take in the poem properly. Still had to read it through a waterfall of tears, but this time I was prepared. Your beautiful poem to Kate is perfect, and Kate hears you read it to her, though in a broken voice, and she loves you and the poem, and Colin and Dixie as always, all the way from Heaven as she watches over you all. Kate's adoring Auntie Di |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yann: Thank you. She was a gift I didn't deserve and miss every day. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ida: I know you do. Thank you - and hugs for you. The bond is so special - and to share a birthday, too? So special. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Owl: I hate the thought of hurting your tender heart and causing you tears - but I so appreciate you coming back. You knew Kate through my love for her and I'm glad you think this does justice to my sweet girl. Thank you - from her mom, her precious brother - and the tiny tornado who isn't a replacement for the irreplaceable, but found her own place in our hearts. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So sorry for the loss of your precious Kate. Our Needful is 16 years old and I know will pass soon. I'm glad you could write so poignantly of your love and loss. I've found that it helps. Hugs! |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
I know why you still weep, all too well, as I've buried a cat or two the past few years. Over the rainbow bridge is where you will find her and meet up again, is the only solace I myself can embrace in the continued pain of loving and losing one of the Creator's tiny treasures |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ruth, Kate's mom, Kate's brother and the tiny tornado. The tears are so anguished because the love is so great - and the blessing of loving Kate is so very, very worth every one of those tears. |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
gotta put a hug in on tis ,though these days I am too numb too cry |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie: We never have long enough, no matter how long we have such incredible love blessing our lives. Thank you! EmmaRose: I yearn for that meeting - and count on it! Thank you very much!Owl: Garth Brooks' song "The Dance" says "I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance". The pain of missing my sweet princess is hard - but it's also a reminder of how richly my life was blessed when Kate and Colin came into it. I hug him and give thanks for every minute... even when my tears dampen his fur. *S* Thank you! luminosity: Hugs are always appreciated - especially yours! Thank you, dear O&O!!! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
oh suthern girlie, how achingly sweetly penned. Miss Kate was certainly beautiful and blessed to have a mama like you ~Sheli~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
divine chaos: Thank you so much!! Today is their birthday... so to see your response this morning really means a lot to me!  |
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