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nakdthoughts
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0 posted 2004-07-27 06:22 AM




Sugar


I sit here in silence
except for the untimely
child-like screaming
from my feline companion.

No sleep for either of us
as I watch the clock
waiting for the sun to rise
even if behind the clouds and mist.

I am losing all that is dear to me,
one at a time, not understanding
its purpose, just knowing
I can't seem to stop any of it.

Too early to do anything but caress her,
and whisper to her that I am here,
trying to keep her calm
until another hour passes...
and another.

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

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Susan Caldwell
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1 posted 2004-07-27 07:58 AM


M~

Is Sugar the cats name?

We have four right now..*sigh* two kittens are ready for a new home...yet I can't bring myself to take them away from their mother..

I was up with you this morning, waiting with you..

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

nakdthoughts
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2 posted 2004-07-27 08:05 AM


Good morning Susan, yes Sugar is her name...a white long haired Persian.

Seems this past month I thought her crying was for missing me on and off as I was with my sister. But last night she left my side and since then can't walk or move, whenever she tries she screams extremely loud.

So she and I have to suffer together until her appointment at 4 this afternoon....a long wait for both of us.


M

LeeJ
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3 posted 2004-07-27 08:15 AM


Too early to do anything but caress her,
and whisper to her that I am here,
trying to keep her calm
until another hour passes...
and another.


dear lady, a lovely poem which proves the importance of love and companionship, just to let them know they are indeed cared for and loved...which is sometimes all you can do, but settles them with assurance.

Keep us posted please...



Susan
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4 posted 2004-07-27 08:24 AM


I feel the love and sorrow in this.  We had a dog named Jasmine who was one of the most loving and valued friends.  She developed cancer of the spine.  It was most difficult.  My heart to you -- may the winds of good fortune blow your way.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

nakdthoughts
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5 posted 2004-07-27 12:30 PM


Thank you Susan and Lee, I appreciate your thoughtful words. My life will be so empty if it is something too serious to correct.
~~*~~
Four More Hours

There it is, that new mirror
catching a glimpse of me as I pass by
wondering how long before the broken old
gives up its hold and lets in
some sunshine.

A break yesterday,
in weather and company,
allowing me to smile
and even laugh a bit.

But that was yesterday.

How quickly the day/night can turn on me
leaving me exhausted and with a speed
of beating heart that can make its own music.
My throat having to swallow to keep
it to myself.

More hours to go, the wait quiet so far.
She has found a comfortable position
while I am constantly checking
for breathing and movement,
something so familiar.

My mind asking itself "why now?"


vandana
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6 posted 2004-07-27 07:34 PM


enjoyed
Larry C
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7 posted 2004-07-27 08:02 PM


M,
I'm sorry for your pain. It doesn't seem right. Please know I care and think of you often.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

iliana
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8 posted 2004-07-27 10:44 PM


Maureen, I am so sorry to her of Sugar's pain.  About a year or more ago, I thought we were going to have to put my daughter's little weiner dog down because she was that way and howling out in pain.  I remembered once I had heard that MSM (Lignisul MSM is a relative to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a unique therapeutic agent used worldwide in the treatment of many painful and inflammatory conditions).  We started giving her very small doses (much smaller than a human would take) and she improved 100%.  A vet had actually seen her and said the only thing that would help was a $2000 surgery on her neck -- well, apparently, that was not true!  I know cat's are much different in the makeup, but sometimes somethings that help us, help them.  I hope she gets better.   ....jo
wordwizard
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9 posted 2004-07-28 12:12 PM


compassion still exists! enjoyed

Martin


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10 posted 2004-07-28 12:25 PM


this brought tears to my eyes. remembering the night i sat up with my pet dog of 12 years. comforting him, knowing i was losing him.it happened just a few weeks ago. pets are so much more that that. take care :luvya:


lgina
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11 posted 2004-07-28 12:31 PM


I love my cat as well and I to suffer when she suffers.  I felt the word to thei write.
nakdthoughts
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12 posted 2004-07-29 06:23 AM


thank you all for your caring thoughts..it seems that even though Sugar is eating a bit now, the vet has consulted with another and feels she has cancer or something abnormal going on...wants more tests done in 2 weeks, but I will probably let her just live her life comfortably until I feel she is in pain.

M

Susan Caldwell
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13 posted 2004-07-29 10:46 AM


I am so sorry!

dang...

it isn't fair..

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