What is a Cat?
Gentle eyes that see so much,
Paws that have the quiet touch.
Purrs that signal “all is well”
And show more love than words can tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride
A calming presence by your side!
A friendship that will last and grow
Small wonder that we love them so!
… Author Unknown
The Meaning Of Rescue
By Evelyn Colbath
Now that I’m home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked up in my new bed,
I’d like to open my baggage, lest I forget.
There is so much to carry, so much to regret.
Hmmm…. Yes, there it is, right on the top,
Let’s unpack loneliness, heartache and loss
And there beneath hides fear and shame
I still have to unpack my baggage called pain.
I loved them - the others, why couldn’t they see
But I wasn’t good enough - for they didn’t want me.
Will you carry my baggage, will you help me unpack,
Or will you look at my things and take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me recover;
The joy of living - to help me discover?
I pray that you do - I’m so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage, will you still want me?
May I Go?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and living light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears
I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today
Written for a beloved pet & friend.by Susan A. Jackson
Gentle eyes that see so much,
Paws that have the quiet touch.
Purrs that signal “all is well”
And show more love than words can tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride
A calming presence by your side!
A friendship that will last and grow
Small wonder that we love them so!
… Author Unknown
The Meaning Of Rescue
By Evelyn Colbath
Now that I’m home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked up in my new bed,
I’d like to open my baggage, lest I forget.
There is so much to carry, so much to regret.
Hmmm…. Yes, there it is, right on the top,
Let’s unpack loneliness, heartache and loss
And there beneath hides fear and shame
I still have to unpack my baggage called pain.
I loved them - the others, why couldn’t they see
But I wasn’t good enough - for they didn’t want me.
Will you carry my baggage, will you help me unpack,
Or will you look at my things and take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me recover;
The joy of living - to help me discover?
I pray that you do - I’m so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage, will you still want me?
May I Go?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and living light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears
I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today
Written for a beloved pet & friend.by Susan A. Jackson