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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
 ? Cricket Butterfly Fluffy Buster Brown Midnight Marmalade Snowball Pinky Daisy Baby Here's to all the cats I've owned All the little kitty's that have graced my home All the little kitty's that I've called my own All the little kitty's that have stole my heart With all their special ways that their love imparts Even though many are but memories They left their pawprints forever on my heart My first little kitty it's name forgot Was given to me by my grandpa When I was a little tot I have a picture of myself With it standing nearby And I am laughing with delight As my dad stokes it fur And he's raising his back Enjoying the moment with me Here's to my memory of Butterfly A black and white cat Who chased butterflies Here's to my memory of Cricket A gray tabby cat Who had her kittens on my birthday Beneath my window sill Oh what a thrill Here's to my memory of Buster Brown A brown tabby cat Who was quite fat And very affectionate I remember that Here's to my memory of Fluffy A gray long haired fluffy cat Who was my best friend For a long, long time He was my devoted buddy Raised from kitten to a quite very old cat I cried when he had to pass Here's to my memory of Midnight A black long haired cat Who really was our neighbor's But he didn't know that Here's to my memory of Marmalade A very sweet orange tabby Who vowed to stay When he owners moved him four miles away Here's to my memory of Snowball A huge fluffy white Persian Who kept me company When my husband was in Vietnam He had a habit chasing barefoot feet His only fault He traveled across country with us and he Was a good old cat Here's to the memory of sweet Pinky A black and white cat with a pink little nose Family pet through the Indiana snows She disappeared in a blizzard Turned up next Spring We sure had missed her She had a survivor's story to tell Here's to the memory of our sweet Daisy A darling calico cat We were head over heels crazy with her She was our pride and joy Our little son pulled her around In a toy semi truck She was like one of our children We loved her so much To all the cats that have come through our door Your memories are cherished And they still bring smiles to our face When we think of all the pleasures That your presence imparted And time can't erase And now for posterity's sake I have to have to mention The two cats That are now sitting watch now On the porch at our front door Baby, a light orange, short haired cat Who our daughter rescued From a terrible plight Who was near starvation When she was found Brought home and nursed Back to health after being discarded. Then Owl a big white fluffy cat Who roamed the country side Then decided to stay In spite of our dogs And their rough and tumble ways. Owl and Baby now sleep together With a new puppy sharing their Cushioned bed, keeping good company With all our critters who make up our family. So now I hope I haven't bored you With all the de-tails Of our memories of cats I know I probably did If you're the kind of person Who won't let a cat near you So I will just let this go at that.. Maybe some people might do better as cats If cats were people well maybe they are? Spies probally? Character testers? Angels unaware? Undercover agents?  I thought I saw a putty cat! [This message has been edited by Songbird (edited 12-18-2000).] |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
Ah yes, cats, those wonderful mystical beings that grace our lives... From one cat lover to another...well done! "Come...dance with me, in my world of words." |
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Swamp¤Faeryie Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 393fairyland....of course;) |
Since the age of 12 i vowed that i would always have at least one cat as a companian. My first and truest cat,who is still with me and who i've decided must be my soulmate for we are frighteningly alike!! We both loved your poem!!  samantha "Though thy crest be shorn and shaven,thou "i said" art sure no craven." Ghastly grim and ancient raven,wandering from the nightly shore,tell me what |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Your passion for cats is admirable. I hope you don't visit many bird lovers for their sake.  Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
not especially fond of those independent felines but, I sure liked your tribute..isn't it amazing how animals become such an integral part of our lives.. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Glad you enjoyed and believe it or not I'm a bird lover too! Have three for pets! |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Cats rock!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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