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johnt300
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since 1999-09-12
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san diego, ca.

0 posted 1999-09-13 04:19 PM


Lucy

I watch her there,
Sprawled out beneath the sun,
A paws twitch from a running dream,
My graceful feline streamlined,
For beauty's sake alone.

A whisker and face to awaken me,
A familiar face of many years,
Faithful as ever,
A need she feels,
Out of unconditional love,
And of course,
A hearty meal.

A nightmare for others,
That small scurrying rodent.
A playful game,
Between gladiator and saint,
'Til death he must part.

Years of comfort you once gave,
Years glued solid to my heart,
Please remember me when I arrive,
At that place of everlasting peace.

Thank you, Lucy.

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LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion
1 posted 1999-09-13 04:31 PM


John

this was a terrific tribute to an old friend. I hope she passed peacefully.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
2 posted 1999-09-13 05:20 PM


Beautifully written John. You have a way with words.

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"This world is not conclusion.
A sequel stands beyond,
Invisable as music,
But positive as sound."
~Emily Dickinson

johnt300
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since 1999-09-12
Posts 214
san diego, ca.
3 posted 1999-09-13 08:47 PM


Thank you both for your kind words. Much appreciated. I thought this one might have been a little too sentimental for a cat, but what can I say, I'm a cat lover through and through. Thanks again.
Tyson

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