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kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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Oregon

0 posted 2004-03-09 08:47 AM

In days to come, the tales I'll tell
of a cat that's gone, he really was swell.
He'd come like a dog and play til he'd drop.
He'd roll and climb and maybe he'd hop.

Whene'er a stranger would come by the walk,
He'd run out to greet for a short little talk.
He'd roll on his back with feet in the air
As if to say "My tummy needs scratching....ahhhh right there!"

He called at my door one night long ago.
"I just need a meal, I'm hungry, you know."
A big guy was he, about 15 pounds,
Working the houses and making his rounds.

I rose from my table, my meal still hot,
For what was my food when he had not.
A run to the store was just what he needed.
I set out some food and called. How he heeded!

I left the door open that cold Autumn night.
But he said, after eating "Oh I'm all right."
I thought he was feral, he first seemed so shy.
But finally felt I was an ok guy.

A week went by, he settled right in
And joined the homesite as if he were kin.
He spoke many words as the years rolled by.
We talked of lots, my friend and I.

He'd a chocolate face and eyes quite blue
That said it all, his love for you.
In yard or in house, he never was far
He'd sit at the door awaiting my car.

The vet said "It's cancer:" I felt the tumor,
I knew it was true, that this was no rumor.
The rush in my head came as a great din.
I held him quite close as the needle went in.

Thank you, friend, for listening here
To all he gave me year after year.
I had but one gift for him in the end.
I gave him peace. "Goodbye old friend"

[This message has been edited by kayjay (03-11-2004 04:15 PM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2004-03-09 09:01 AM

Oh my Ken...this is so very sad!
Such a well told but sad story.
Pets ask for so little yet give so much in return.
It's amazing how quickly they can become part of the family.
I'm so sorry for your loss..hugs to you m'friend.

~ Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me ~

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2004-03-09 09:11 AM

I know this loss, this huge vacancy you feel...
corners will never be the same,
three years from now a stray bit of brown hair
attached to a curtain's hem will bring a rush of smile,
and a knowing nod,
"Yes, you were very real, little begger..."

and for a moment in life
you were both blessed by one another's
unconditional give and take
of well come.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2004-03-09 10:04 AM

kayjay
Sorry for the loss, enjoyed the read.

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

4 posted 2004-03-09 10:08 AM

you write the pain of this all so very well and make it something beautiful for all to read. Hugs.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2004-03-09 10:35 AM

I am sure that Toby is eternally grateful for the release ~ and for your years of love and devotion.

~ A very memorable requiem...

Love & Eternal Life,
EA

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2004-03-09 10:39 AM

Ken, I'm sorry. I know that you
miss him.
Hugs,
Ethel

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

7 posted 2004-03-09 11:52 AM

a tender poignant write, for all the Tobys, and the hearts they've captured

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

8 posted 2004-03-11 04:41 AM

this is touching

J.Samm
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since 2004-01-12

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Iloilo City, Philippines

9 posted 2004-03-11 09:17 AM

i never liked pets, but now I understand why people can get so attached to them. real sad and touching.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

10 posted 2004-03-11 09:24 AM

Beautiful and so full of touching love.
I have gone through this too.
But I still dream of my cat King Mizar 1st. He is still very close .... wish you to continue to be in touch with yours. It's the cats' speciality actually! ... and in the right moment a new pet will knock at your door, trust.
Love and peace. Margherita

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

11 posted 2004-03-11 09:44 AM

I thank you all who've come to call
and signed this quiet note.
I couldn't speak; I felt so bleak,
yet penned these words I wrote.
This gentle friend came to his end;
There's not much else to say.
But you dropped by to just say hi
and helped my on my way. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

12 posted 2004-03-11 10:21 AM

Ken, as I sit here with my dear pup Meeka on my lap as I read, I can feel your pain.
Pets are the truest of friends. I am so sorry. hugs, Chris

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

13 posted 2005-01-25 02:47 PM

Oh... you remind me so of my friend I still miss desperately... cancer got her, too.

Beautiful tribute. *S*

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2005-01-26 10:45 PM

They are great buddies those cats, and mine died of cancer as well. Sorry about your friend.

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