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~The Other Man In My Life~
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~The Other Man In My Life~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 For nearly fourteen years now ... you've been the other man in my life, You've comforted and loved me, made me smile, eased my strife. My constant companion, my sweet "Tuna Man"... you stayed with me always, even as others ran. All the simple pleasures, together we have found, the hours you spent on my lap, purring , sleeping sound. Laying on my feet or beside me on my pillow each night, our favorite ritual, sharing a sunbeam in the afternoon, while I read or write. Sweet memories of the treasured times we've spent ... looking back now, I don't know where all the years have went. Growing up along side the kids ... how they adore you ... now they too realize...its almost time, letting you go will not be easy for them to do. You are the one true soul who has ever loved me unconditionally ... and now the time has come for me to give back ... what you gave me. Like time, you are passing on quietly ... right before my eyes, and when you go ... a little piece of me too, tearfully dies. The vet says your not in pain, yet in a slow decline, but now as you look up at me ... your eyes speak and define. For the moment you hold on and ask for a little more time, and I wish to express my love in this simple rhyme. I want to thank you while there is still light, and we all hold you close, hoping for one more night. I see in your kind green eyes, your suns are setting slow... I love you my little gray man ... but its time to let you go. Janet Marie For Casper, my sweet tuna man. thank you for sharing your sunbeams with me.  |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Touching Janet...so sweet this tribute Jeffrey |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
-Jan This was well it got the tears to flow, thats for sure! You touched many a heart I am sure with this one. I have six dogs and a cat. Yes my family is quite the animal lovers. two of those dogs...are very old. brandy is a chocolate lab, she is 13 and wendy is a black lab..she is 15. i have had them since i was a little girl. both of them are close to going i think. thank you for writing this poem. it helped me and i hope it helped you as well. take care love ya, amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Jm, this was very well written. This rings home to me. I have 2 dogs and a cat. They are known in my neighbourhood as "The Three Musketeers" They are best friends. They eat, sleep and play together. When the time comes to say goodbye, I don't know how I will do it. Pets are the best single investment someone can make. They give back far more then they take. A wonderful poem JM. Marina |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I too felt the tears. It brought back memories from some years ago when we had to say goodbye to a wonderful creature who was so much a part of our family. I understand exactly your feelings here and I thankyou for sharing. Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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SorrowsMystress Member
since 2000-04-01
Posts 178I'm a wanderer, a nomad...I don't live in one particular area, Just wherever I end up. |
Not very often does a time come when I read something and automatically the tears come up and begin burning my cheeks. I loved this poem (loved is a complete understatement). I lost my cat Groucho a few years ago. I had him from the time I was about 3 until long after I had to move away from him.....When he was sick and dying (I was about 15 or so) I flew home just to see him. He was waiting by the door for me (as usual), and I walked in and held him....he died in my lap that night. He waited for me, just to say goodbye and to give me the last bit of the love he could give. I'm thankful for that. I miss him terribly, and although I've had many cats since then, none of them can top Groucho. He will always be my first and one and only true love....It is hard to let go of someone that means that much to you. But at least you know that you've always had good times and good memories, and that you gave them (and they gave you) unconditional love and a happy life.... A special kitty kiss goes out to casper.... "It was my love that did us both to death. " -Sylvia Plath |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Beautiful work... I'm sorry to hear your pain but you did express it very well. {{{HUGS}}}< !signature--> "The storm rises up when the shadows descend every beat of my heart every day without end I will stand like a rock I will bend till I break till theres no more to give if thats what it takes I will risk everything I will fight I will bleed I will lay down my life if thats what you need every second I live thats the promise I make" I have no idea who wrote this... tell me if you know. =) [This message has been edited by WhiteNite (edited 04-14-2000).] |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Janet, Very touching, but how much better to live with such memories than to never have known such a beautiful pet. Nice work. David2  |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Janet, Very touching, but how much better to live with such memories than to never have known such a beautiful pet. Nice work. David2 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A special bond and a special place always in your heart, this poem shows. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
JM, This was a lovely and touching tribute to Casper. You are very fortunate to have shared so many years together. So sorry to hear that the time has come to say good-bye. That is always the roughest part of life. Hold on to those memories....they are to be treasured forever. He is just too cute!! Wonderful poem. Take care. LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ok..I'm bawling! Are you happy now!? This was the sweetest poem...it had me from the photo...you did such a good job...(where's the Kleenex?) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
ohhhh.. .here deVine, have some of mine. . . *sniff* Janet, this is just too sweet... I am so sorry that it had to end. . . but know that Casper will always be with you.. .in your heart. . . *sigh*. . . *sniff*. . . deVine, don't use up all my tissue!! ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Janet Marie~ What a beautiful dedication to your lovely cat. My beautiful boy is a grey persian type puss, he is nearly 14 yrs and I don't know what I'd do without him. HUGS Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
OH man...Here I thought I was gonna get the REAL dirt on you, and you leading another life or something....and dang, all this did was make my eyes well up with big tears!  Who would have thought ? LOL Girl, this really is touching. I don't have any pets, but reading this makes me want to go out and get one! Something, anything! LOL Beautiful job here. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely poem Janet...cats are way cool...seems like this special cat has given you lots of pleasure and always been there for you and you for him. James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Just back for a visit JM ... I must have been too teary-eyed to leave you a note the first time I read this. Hugs to you again, for this warm and tender tribute to Casper. You've pulled on these heart strings yet again sweet gator-gal. This is so lovely, and filled with such incredible phrasing, really beautifully written. You know how much I love this don't you? Best wishes, Luv Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
In some ways, it doesn't seem as though anything could improve your wonderful poem or increase the emotion it holds... but reading it now after knowing that you said your goodbyes and eventually welcomed a pair of loving kittens into your home makes it even more special... for we go on and love others, but we never forget... they own a part of our heart forever. Beautiful! |
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