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  jessica.ar.dilucia

  This poem tells a narrative and personifies the journey of a lost cat. It uses powerful images and concrete terms to allow you to envision what is happening in the story.

  LikeReply 11 month ago
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    LinYoest

    Thank you, Jessica. This a lived experience of mine and the cat (Bear). I spent many nights (with him sleeping at the foot of my waterbed) wondering what his story was. Eventually, I wrote his story for him. He was fine regardless, but it did make me feel better to have an idea of what might have been his story. more »

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  AIDA

  Wow! Your poem was beautifully written and really pulled at my heartstrings. The imagery you used to describe the cat's journey was so vivid and captivating. I could almost imagine myself in the same situation.
  
  If I may suggest some improvement, it would be great to see more of an introduction to the poem. Perhaps a few lines about the cat's life before it went exploring would create more of a connection with the reader.
  
  Overall, your poetry skills are truly impressive and I hope to read more of your works in the future. Keep up the great work! more »

  LikeReply 11 year ago
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  lovingempath

  I think 'Bear' showed up at my house Linda! :). I have several kitties I take care of. A few were obviously loved by someone in their past, and whether they were abandoned...they've never told me. When I was a kid, I went to see 'Tommasina' (sp). It broke my heart. Sort-of like this poem does. more »

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    LinYoest

    Robin, I still tear up when I think of her. She was my heart! She developed an inoperable tumor on her lower jaw and eventually could not eat. I could not let her suffer. :'(

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    lovingempath

    That is so weird. The last cat I had put to sleep had the same thing. I had a hard time getting him into the Vet during the 'Covid' thing and by the time I was able to get Big Boy in...the tumor under his tongue was inoperable and so I had to make the decision right then and there to put him down. He was having a very hard time eating. It had to be done (crying emoji). more »

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    LinYoest

    Awe, that is so heartbreaking, Robin. I had about 6 weeks with my Bear. The vet gave her a steroid shot that helped for about a month, after which he gave her another shot but it only lasted a week or two. She would howl in pain . . . I had to let her go. Broke my heart to have her put to sleep. I have her ashes in a little wooden box. more »

    LikeReply 11 year ago