Our Final Goodbye

Leaving the one I learned to love.

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...

Author's Note

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...

Reviews

[Stef Outsiders]

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!!

[Loner]

So Sweet !
such love for ones pet is seldom seen and you have proved it by your lovely poem thanks for sharing...

[Lively]

It is really very hard to leave and move on without our friends, even though they are animals. For us they are the most beautiful people in the world! Nice work!

[jimmy]

damn, talk about a heart breaker-you just brought up childhood memories. my dog...hell, you're a tear jerker.

[Shreds Of Me]

very emotional read, you should have a kleen-ex alert on this one.

[Kiri Nells]

Such a wonderful piece! You managed to pull off an arrangement of words not in need of anything fancy or overdone. Fantastic :)

[Chris]

Ta'Sha

Growing up in our world is not a easy thing... just a necessary one.

Chris

[Kenneth The Poet]

I have two cats in need of a home. Want one?

This is an emotive piece, that's for sure.

[Sleeping Maiden]

WAH! This is heart-breaking.. I grow fond of animals too. >.< -sigh- It truely is hard to say goodbye to an animal that you come to love. Very emotional and close to the heart this poem is! Well-written!
Great write and thanks for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Animals are a important part of our life. I hold my animals as friends. When I'm sad. My cats would lay in my lap. Cats are smart animals. Thank you for the sad story. I bet Charcoal appreciate your visits. Bring Charcoal a treat. Cat don't forget. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Aww, heartfelt write. I would be crying for days if I had to leave any one of my cats behind. Nicely done.