Tiger

You use to stand at my feet

You would take walks with us

hunt for mice by the willowtree

 

That great ball of fur

the one that took forever to grrom

you laid on our beds at night

You were always close by

 

The meows to let you in at night or to be fed

I wondered where you were half the time

what adventures did you go on?

 

The fights you got into

made me sad

but you took care of yourself

sleep outside in the summer

 

The "cat bowling" dad did with you

at 5 am when you wanted to be fed

i close my eyes now

seeing you all over the place

my heart cries for you

 

miss you dearly Tiger 

Author's Note

my first cat lived with us for 12 years... we found him torn to pieces september 11th 2002 behind our house

Reviews

[Sugar Plum ♥]

Oh that is so much sad poem! even so beautifully expressed...
~nia~

[Cassiopia Summers]

Very sad, but a great story. Personal experiences make the best stories.

[MuSe Ampoule]

oh, so sad. Well written though.

[JanieB]

Oh bless him..Such a lovely tribute.
Well written.

[7211]

I LOVE CATS, so this poem broke my heart. It is so scary when you have outside cats. I have 3 stray cats that I have been getting really attatched too and two inside cats. Our male cat, Taxidermy, went missing in August, I was so frightened, god, it was like losing a child (they are like our babies and I am sure it would be worse if you actually lost your child), but it was upsetting to me. Luckily, he came back.
I am sorry that happened to your Tiger. Thanks for the write

[Mauricio Montoya]

I love cats, my heart goes out to you.

[Wondering Mind]

Too sad. It shows that you loved Tiger dearly

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad poem. I like cats. I keep them in the house. I lost too many when I was young who desire the street. Between other wild cats and cars very dangerous to live in the city. I like the story. Animals are responsibility. Need love and affection. They give so much back in return. A very good story.
Coyote

[♥SunkissAngel♥]

awww that is so sad.. i love cats.. Very good.

~SK

[sarah]

awwwwwwwwww I love kitties! I am so sorry that's terrible!