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Once Upon a Pussycat
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Once Upon a Pussycat |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Once upon a pussycat warm of purr and wrapped in black, just the tip of a pink tongue causing cute, has left her gums; for her years have taken youth not her white bib and white fur boots. Lithe and lively with sharpening claws, understanding love, she bawls; for an attitude of wounded voice to a grieving cat seems the only choice. She took to howling one day in May after her best friend, Dog, passed away, even taking his favorite chair and leaving half her hair there; nudging her nose on foot or hand, pleading for just a touch, no demand; to please or tease or pay attention when the one she loved was now in dog heaven. Such grief she blew making bellowing air that the whole neighborhood knew of her despair, and sighed as she cried without a tear for Dog so worthy darling and dear. I know what she feels, for my own curled heart understands well the missing part and wishes to be able to be so free as to voice the way she does, what's missing in me. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Cats have deep sensory feelings when it comes to death. My grandmothers cat died (of grief) the very night my grandmother did. Comfort her... she truly needs it. and ((HUGS)) to you. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I know that you do wish that, Martie . . . ~ Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs. ~ |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh my Sissie... It never seems to end...and we plod on, any way. We do need to chat...sooner than Ron's Soon. Love, Sis |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have cats so I know how loving and loyal they can be. Poor baby... and poor you. Sending a hug to each of you. Love. iDA |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael...thanks for your understanding and the hug! Jerry...You know that I know that you know.  Sissie...Yes, let's chat! Ida...I'm real sorry Dog died, but not poor...lucky to have eachother. Thanks James |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine poetry "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
I love animals and feel for you and cat. ebonygirl |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Aww....The ties that bind are very special indeed. Always love reading you, Martie~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Martie, my heart aches and screams and twists and convulses for you and Needful (and Taylor), and the tears are coursing down my cheeks. I have been dreading this day, as I know you have. Although your darling, sweetheart, Precious is in Heaven cavorting and playing with Flicka-horse and Tigger-cat and Daisy-dog, it is SO HARD, I know to go on without our precious babies. Owl |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks so much, poet friends, for reading this from your hearts. Diana, I'm glad you saw it, knowing how you know and love. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Martie. I WISH I could take the pain away from you and Needful and Taylor . . . Hugs, my friend, and tears Owl |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Martie, if there is one reason I adore Owl so much, it is because she is a true animal person. Knowing that animals like your Precious and Needful, who I have held in my arms, and my Poe & Twain, can be touched by her in any way? Makes me want to love them all so much more, because they will then be held so much tighter in her love.  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
And there are those who say only man has a soul . . . Loss is painful no matter 'who' you are... I don't particularly care for cats, but give yours a hug for me... j. |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
I truly feel for your cat and your lost of a very good friend. I truly enjoyed the poem though I feel a bit sad. Yet your friend will still be with you in spirit. may you and your cat be well. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms martie...only you can speak for her...loved your pen here ms |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...I adore Diana too Jimmy...I would be upset with the howling of this one if I didn't understand her so well. Ken...thanks very much DS...I speak for her and she speaks for me..thanks for stopping by. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I knew I was going to love this one when I saw the title... I think I read a bit faster every day, wanting to get to it. *S* But it touched my heart even more than I anticipated as I remember times when even my grief couldn't match that of the furfriend left behind and mourning their pal. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I just had to come back in here to be with you and Needful for a while. Karilea is very blessed to have known and held Precious and Needful. Thank you Martie and Karilea for loving me and for loving animals. The tears are flowing again. Seeing Precious in my mind's eye playing so happily with Michelle and Flicka and Tigger and Daisy warms my heart, but feeling your pain, Martie, and Needful's scrunches my insides up. I believe that people and animals share the same Heaven, but that there is a very, very sacred and extra beautiful part of Heaven where all the animals are and only the animally people will be sufficiently blessed to share that part of Heaven with their beloved babies and all the other animals. More hugs for you and Needful Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This is saved. I can't think of a thing to say that doesn't sound trite. Your poem means a lot to me. A |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie, I have a cat and a dog both about the same size who play tag in here, and try to kill me by running in front of me. I shutter to think of what will happen when one goes as I am afraid I'm a poor substitute for tag. My cat does the same as yours and being a Bengal, she is so loud, and jsut doesn't let up until she gets me paying all my attention to her. I guess all you can do is comfort her, and in doing so, comfort yourself on the loss of your pet.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"Fur Purrrrsons" are a very special part of so many of our lives! fine writing!! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, this really aches, i felt cats, pain.. and yurs... i'm with you. m |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you dear poet friends for your understanding hearts. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
So very well done! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
oh Martie, what a heartfelt write. this just hurts .. big mental hugs for you and the kitty ~Sheli~ |
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