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.
A bit cheaty, but I’ve unearthed a poem I wrote back a few years ago and submitted to dVerse, in honour of some friends of mine who had just lost their cat. Yesterday was International Cat Day, so it feels somewhat appropriate.
I know there’s a very thin reference to ‘blue’ (although it is about heaven so it is up above us!), but this week is tough on the travelling front for me (a railworkers’ strike, meaning early starts and challenging journeys to and from work). So, inspiration is somewhat lacking this evening!
Please do head on over to dVerse and dive into the blue!
(The cat is my mum’s, called Millie as she came to to family in 2000 at the start of the new millennium).
Freya Writes... 
Oh this made me weep. I lost my SamCat in October and still cry. Cat heaven sounds a wonderful place. And in cat heaven, one is always well and never sick.
I’m sorry this hit a nerve for you – but yes, cat heaven does sound marvellous! I’m sure SamCat is there.
I know he is. He was a good boy
Freya, this is a lovely tribute. A giant doofy black Maine Coon named Phantom Samurai owns my daughter’s heart. He is bigger than our terrier, and loves her like a puppy would. It’s a trip. I think cat heaven sounds quite lovely, and the perfect place to drive away the blues.
I’ve met a Maine Coon myself – he was gorgeous!
sMiLes.. the best
thing i lEarn from
cat eYes no matter
blue or green
or color
of gold
is the gold
of heaven
lives now
in a sweet
rest of napping
cats or a walk now
that feels BaLanCinG
of planets aligned..
as paws
Now for
pauSinG blues
of beauty noW..:)
Cat’s eyes are glorious!
Yes.. Love them..!..:)
Ah. I don’t know for sure, but I suspect this is already cat heaven and that they are in charge–or at least think they are.
Oh yes!
Your poem reminded me of my cat Tosca, who was killed in May, two days before we set off to my daughter’s wedding. I hope the strike isn’t making things too difficult. I have a very dear friend I’ve known since we were eleven or twelve who lives in Bexhill and she’s been having a hard time with the trains too. We are expecting something similar, not strikes, though, but rail work (as usual) on the line from Norwich to Liverpool Street.
Ugh… it never ends does it, the joy of public transport?! I’m so sorry about Tosca. Our first cat got hit by a car when the family were visiting for my birthday when I was growing up. Luckily, she survived, but it was awful at the time.
I love this! Didn’t know about International Cat Day, but I have 2 cats, one orange and one black. The “blue” reminded me of a huge blue-gray cat my parents had years ago. I enjoyed this.
Wishing you safe commutes!
Thank you, Crystal. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Oh this is so very touching and so heartfelt.. I am a cat person myself 😀
Thank you, Sanaa. So am I!
She is cute and I love the comfort of the cat heaven. This is lovely tribute to all those who have lost their cats.
Thank you, Grace.
I imagine your friends loved this poem. It’s delightful, and makes the thought of cat heaven very comforting indeed.
They did! Thank you 🙂
My mother lost a couple of cats this year, and she was very blue so I think it is appropriate.
Thank you. It’s so hard when they leave us. Two in on year, that must have been very tough for your mother.
This brought a smile to my face–and a pang in my heart for all the feline friends I’ve lost.
It’s bitter sweet, isn’t it? It’s so very hard when they go.
I love your cat heaven poem!
Thank you!
What a sweet poem! I have no doubt that all you stated is true in cat heaven.
Thank you!
Very sweet! I love cats too when they don’t tear my skin open! 🙂
Oh yes, they do have sharp claws!
🙂
Awwee… this is a lovely tribute to our furry friends. I’m sure she’s smiling up in cat heaven. 🙂
Thank you!
You forgot one important thing about cat heaven — no veterinarians poking and prodding. 🙂
Oh, so very true!
Fun! Here’s to international cat day! 🙂
Indeed!
I think our cat is already there. She gets tuna every morning. I’m not sure if she will actually wind up in kitty heaven though when that sad day comes. She’s 16 now and fairly bad. We really enjoy the poem, thanks
They do tend to get pampered here, don’t they?!
Yeah, but she’s a good kitty, I think
Cat heaven sounds like a good place. Sweet.
Thank you 🙂
A lovely poem, none the less, Freya! I can appreciate the sentiment here!
Thank you!
I am sure that cat heaven will be something like that 🙂