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Skippyrick
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since 2006-05-16
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Rohnert Park

0 posted 2006-05-18 10:05 PM





My pretty Princess fluffy white
Peace be with you, you showed us love
Me sitting you sleeping in the sun
Do I still hear feed me, feed me now
Give me kibble or something green, I’ll have
Asparagus, oh yes, oh please
And how your eyes would talk
Our cat died in January

Yes Our cat died in January
Her happy life is over
What more can I say what more
She naps - forever she dreams
And in my heart still leaves white fur
On sweatshirts and all over the floor
Indulge me in this partial list
She gave us love and so much more

Some Siamese, Rag Doll nose, long hair Persian
Whatever she was - She was a friend
I’ll miss her mornings at the door
The sounds of snoring deep from corners
Lap warmer, and her bright blue eyes
Perched on the bathtub edge performing
The perfect tail dip

That first day seventeen years ago
We met, you purred as if saying
Can I come home, can I please
Ask my wife I said Its up to her you see
Your little kitty cat eyes then winked at me
I’ll be in the laundry room and by the way
My name is Jewels they sparkle like my eyes
I’ll wait, have peace, I’ll see you latter on

And as I pet my pal on her last night
I felt her final purrs
Thank-you for taking me in they said
For shampoos and pretty sticky bows
She asked us to remember how cute she looked
And as our Jewels purred, I thanked her
Alas - She said
Meow

© Copyright 2006 Rick Slottow - All Rights Reserved
The Lady
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1 posted 2006-05-18 10:39 PM




Sweet tribute to your Jewels, Rick. I am so sad she had to leave you.


Skippyrick
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2 posted 2006-05-19 10:34 AM


Thanks she was an odd cat.  We have another just as odd.  I'll be reading this one at a slam tonite.

Thanks again

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Gaia
3 posted 2006-05-19 07:15 PM


what a beautiful write, one any cat lover will feel
they own you forever


WELCOME to PASSIONS!

Martie
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4 posted 2006-05-19 07:36 PM


I've loved many a cat and had to say goodbye..so understand the sweet sentiment you feel for your beloved friend at her passing.  Your poem touched me in my cat place.     Welcome to passions!
Skippyrick
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5 posted 2006-05-28 12:18 PM


Thank you all.  Just woundering what parts touched you?

Rick

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