Our Final Goodbye

Our Final Goodbye

A Poem by Tasha
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Leaving the one I learned to love.

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For a couple of weeks
I've been ignoring you
Because I did not want to cry,
But then I look into your
Big black eyes
And I do what I have to do
I tell you the harsh truth,
That we're moving
And you can't come along
Because the space is too small,

I look at you and think 
Life can't go on,
I won't be the same 
Without you,

One night in my sleep 
I came up with a 
Brilliant idea,
To bring you along anyway
You could live outside
And if anybody asked
We'd say you were a stray

Today was the day,
The time had come
To bring you along with us
But you fought
And wrestled
Even jumped out the window,
You scratched me
And even tried to bite me,
I'd lost the battle
I had to let you go

I grabbed you and held 
You as tears fell down my cheeks,
I scratched your ears
And rubbed your belly 
One last time
I heard your meow
And finally put you down 

As I got in the car 
To drive off
A flashback of memories hit me,
Like when you were first born,
And me naming you,
And also being terrified of you,

I turned down the road 
Saying goodbye to a friend 
I'd grown to love so much, 
Was one of the hardest things
I've ever had to do...

© 2011 Tasha


Author's Note

 Tasha
When we moved I couldn't bring my cat Charcoal but since he wasn't a house cat he didn't come. Sometimes I go and see if he's there but it hurts. At least he still remembers me...

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AWWW! this made me teary, I've been in a similar situation.. when an animal does not live with you but is a wonderer, you do come very fond of them when they come back... Believe it or not, I grew fond of an robin.. when I was younger, it came back everyday at the same time.. till we had to move again..
so this is very touching piece! well done!!

Posted 13 Years Ago


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This an amazing poem! SO cute and sweet yet sad and and emotional. Really loved how you told your story. Very sorry you had to go through that

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

i love this. It's really sad... especially when you're reading about something you've had to go through.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

True love can be hidden inside many cloaks. It is for the soul of life no matter how it manifests itself.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

That's really sad..I've soooo been there and i know first hand how bad things and situations like those hurt...Soeey :(

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aww this is sad... :( It's never easy leaving behind a pet. They become a part of us, our good friends. I had to say goodbye to my dog about a year back and it was a terribly hard thing to do.
Great write even though it was sad!

~Erinne

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

i know the feeling, animals have a way to open our hearts and teach us about love. this was very genuine and sweet.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is wonderful! I'd hate having to be in that situation with my Macey. The last stanza was very heart-felt. Very sentimental, well done.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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This is so sad ! The imagry is good here! considering there's a lot of steak and not too much sizzle. Thanks for sharing this with me ! (:

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

We had to give away our black lab "princess" when we moved. They wouldn't let us have a dog at the new apt. We would drive by just to see him playing with other kids in a new family. I know how it is, your poem is very good and sincere. very good writing.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

So emotional and heartfelt...beautiful sentimental work :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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