In memory of our beloved pets holly and Robin

[hazelmsmith]

The house is quiet now
Though you rarely made a sound.
The rooms are empty now,
Though rarely could you be found.
Yet little signs remain that you were here,
That you lived beside us for thirteen years -
Now empty bowls and your well-loved brush -
Emotions come with such a rush.

A week has gone since you passed away,
Tears are shed for you every day
For you lie now, Holly-puss
'neath your old apple tree
Near your brother Robin, we thought, you see.

Our two little friends, now together once more.
The thought brings some comfort though our hearts are sore.
We shall one day be happy remembering the years
When you played with and loved us,but just now the tears
Just fall unabated as we mourn your loss -
Our dear little friend, our sweet Holly-puss.

hms 21.2.2014

[Brigid Briton]

Hello Hazel,

Long time, no see. I'm so sorry for the loss of your cat, Holly. She looks so sweet. It's wonderful that you commemorated her in this way. As a cat-lover, I can relate deeply to your words.

I hope you'll come back and visit us and perhaps post some more of your work. We're trying to get the forum up and running again, after a year or so in the doldrums, so we can use all the help we can get.
I'm glad you're back.

Brigid

[hazelmsmith]

Thank you, it felt the right thing to do. I'm glad to be back too. Will try to drop by more often

[Brigid Briton]

That would be great, Hazel. Perhaps you'd like to check out our haiku section. There are quite a few cat poems there.

[SweetSilverBird]

That is a lovely commemorative piece for the kitties, Hazel. I know how much you love your babies. I am so sorry for your loss. <hug>

[Fire Monkey]

Very well express Hazel - if Holly could comment on the poem I'm sure it would be to say it was a lovely remembrance.