NaPM April 22 2015

[Grace]

Lost Moggy

It's only a cat, I thought,
as I wept on the breast
of one who, ten years ago,
had lost a child.

"It's only a cat", I said.
But  I wept on and on.
I felt ashamed that I loved him
as my only son.

Welcome to NaPM, Grace, good one.

I, of course, am terribly biased when it comes to this subject.
My avatar was my companion 'Dark Tiger' who was killed by dogs before I could kick
them away. I hold no hatred for the dogs as they did what was necessary for them.
'Dark Tiger' hunted and killed wonderfully beautiful birds. How can I judge the dogs?
How can I judge Dark Tiger?

I won't; I only love him.
Wonderful poem.
ray

(My stillborn daughter had red hair, Dark Tiger's was gray-gold.
I loved her for a day and always; I loved him for twelve years and more.)

>< My avatar isn't a cat known to me. Monty was white, with grey markings. He enjoyed rolling in the flower bed - and always had one cheek he didn't wash. One of his many quirks !