Here’s my latest entry into the dVerse Open Link – why not take a look at everyone else’s wonderful responses?
This is dedicated to some friends of mine, a lovely couple, who have had a horrible time this year. To top it all, one of their beautiful cats passed away yesterday. They know who they are – this is for them, and their puss.
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– Cat Heaven –
In cat heaven, there’s always sunshine
And plenty of places to rest
In cat heaven, no-one disturbs you
In cat heaven, cats always know best
In cat heaven, there’s cream and fresh tuna
And your bowl is full to the brim
In cat heaven, your coat’s always glossy
In cat heaven, you always look trim
In cat heaven, there’s room for cats small and large
Moggies and pedigrees too
In cat heaven, old enemies make friends once more
In cat heaven, no-one is blue
So if you are wondering where I have gone
And you miss stroking my fur
Just think of cat heaven, look way up above
From cat heaven, you’ll hear my purr.
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Written with the love of a true cat lover. I began thinking you could be talking about any cat anywhere as they rest and eat when they want. Good one Freya.
Oh yes, I’m definitely a cat person. In fact, I think that needs to be a discussion had early on in a relationship… 🙂
I was thinking about our old family cats as well, when I wrote this.
Lovely.. the cat’s sleep well up there and drink of the sunshine… should be a solace to read.
It was, I’m pleased to report!
what comforting thoughts….my cat passed away last christmas….there was a boy that once asked me if he would see his dog in heaven and i told him if it is such a marvelous place i would have a hard time believing they would not be there…smiles.
What a great response on your part – I would love to have been the recipient 🙂
I have more than a few I think about often. >KB
They stay, don’t they?
This is a very comforting piece that I think many people with connect to. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Talicha!
Lovely poem. I’m more of a dog-lover but this poem still touched me. The bonds we share with our pets, our friends, are truly special.
Well, I’m sure a similar poem could be written for dogs 🙂 Thank you, Alex.
Aw. I have a friend who is going to LOVE this poem. I will send her over.
=)
Thank you, Sue 🙂
Oh! That is such a sweet poem. Lovely! 🙂
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Thank you!
Very sweet of you to write this out for them ~ I believe there is a cat heaven too ~
It just came to me – as these things often do… 🙂
Ah, what a sweet and thoughtful tribute.
Thank you 🙂
Sweet thoughts ..I believe there are cats in heaven .
They particularly enjoy resting on the cotton candy clouds 🙂
Awww! This is wonderful! Hopefully it will bring your friends some peace. 🙂
Thank you, Katie! They loved it – thankfully!
Sounds like a wonderful place
Doesn’t it?! 🙂
Please, please let me be a cat … it’s much less work than being a human … smiles
Absolutely… 🙂
Bless you for writing this for them, I’m sure it will give them some comfort and a place to bring up good memories. Nicely done!
Thank you, Shanyn.
this is a wonderful poem, how selfless of you to write this for your friends and all of us animal lovers who’ve lost dear friends. we have 2 cats and 2 dogs, i work with animals all day, so this piece really resonated. ty for sharing it with us.
Ah, thank you. He was a lovely cat, and I had the pleasure of feeding him a few times whilst his family were on holiday, in years gone by. I am a cat-lover myself – I would like to get one myself, when I am in more settled circumstances.
I have a cat (and about 6 of his friends )of my own…I love your poem and blog 🙂 so Nice to meet you!
Thank you so much, Morgan. It’s good to meet you too!
I really believe that cats & dogs & other beloved pets will be in the same heaven as their human owners….I hope I am right. I am depending on it!
Oh, so do I!