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TOWARDS THE ENDby Anon
Feel warmth from the elderly cat on your lap, Her paws stretching up when waked from her nap, Contentedly snuggling with low gentle purr, But so little flesh now under her fur. Continue in hope that her health may return, Though serious troubles have taken their turn, Just let her […]
REQUESTby Harry F G Griffin
In the land of no goodbyes, Where my Pinky now resides, Let there be a place for me, Where my love again I’ll see. Walk with her the paths of home, In that eternal timeless zone, Watch her gambol on the lawn, Greet me eagerly at dawn. When it’s […]
THE ANSWERby E. Andrea Bannerman-Phillips
Pussylove, Pussylove, where have you gone? Leaving me sad and so lonely; Your dear bright eyes that recently shone Have left me with memories only. I miss your deep, full-throated purr, Your warm, understanding fellowship; I miss your soft, caress-loving fur, Your restless, comical tail tip. Oh, give me […]
DESDEMONA’S LEGACYby S Hartwell
I bequeath my favorite cat bed To the cat who comes after me, I sleep now in a bed of clouds, Softer than earthly fleece. To the cats who follow after, I bequeath my favorite toys, My beat up mouse, my feather wand, The things that gave me joy. To […]
FOR THOMAS O’MALLEYby Heather Smith
I closed the door with care As if the action could disturb the sleeper; But even as I sought the comfort Of the well-worn chair; the picture stayed, Not only in my mind but on the very walls Upon the curtains and the muddied floor. Just three short hours […]
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