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I chose the song "Winds of Change" because so much within myself and my life has changed since I lost Bo, my best friend.

Like billowing clouds,
like the incessant gurgle of the brook
the longing of the soul can never be stilled.

This special Rainbow Angel came in Bo's hour of need. It is a special gift from Clyde

Ode to Bo

On padded feet, he'd hit the floor
And rush to greet me at the door,
And place two velvet paws upon my face,
To give a tickling cat embrace,
Then leap away and scurry through the house,
To chase a fraying finger mouse;
Or pause before the window-glass
To watch birds feeding in the grass.
And when he'd tired of cat and mouse,
He'd wander throught the quiet house
And find his place upon my bed
And dream his cat dreams by my head.
And sometimes, waking from my human dreams,
I look about me and it seems
That I still see him there,
Curled, napping, in HIS wicker chair,
A furry ball of sweet repose,
With silken ears and twitching nose--
It's just a pleasing phantom, though,
Of one so dear, my old friend, Bo

written by "The Poet" from things I told her about Bo

 

My Fore ver Friend
From Bo to my mommy

I know that it must be different now that I am no longer there.
I can see how much you loved me and always did care.
It will be hard at first when you look around for me---
hoping to see me napping in my wicker chair or
in the window waiting for you to come home to me.
But someday what you will begin to see,
although it will take some time, is that you brought happiness to me
and it will be forever mine.
Remember always its you that meant the most to me,
so please don't be sad. It was just my time to leave.

 

Losing You

Everyone thinks I'm over losing you
That I've dealt with it, that I've moved on
But in reality,
You are with me constantly,
Never far from my thoughts
I am only pretending I am okay
You are so much a part of me,
As if your blood flows thru my veins,
As if I breathe for both of us now,
As if my heart beats for two.
Your spirit will forever remain in my soul
I will never be completely without you,
Two halves intertwined.
Half of me will always be missing
For the rest of my life I will
Never be whole again.

unknown

 

Yesterday and You

If could have a lifetime wish,
And dreams that could come true,
I would pray to God, with all my heart,
For yesterday and you.
A thousand prayers can't bring you back,
I know because I've tried,
And neither will a million tears,
I know because I've cried.
You left behind my broken heart,
And happy memories too,
But I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

Author unknown

 

Your Special Angel
From me, Bo

Death is beautiful...at least it is for me
But I see you crying for me and
I want to touch your face with my soft paw
And tell you that I am still with you
You just can't see me now.
Or feel my touch--or hear my purr
I can run and jump and play
just like I did as a kitten,
Before my body was in pain
Hurting from the ravages of time.
How good it feels to be in this new world
Where there is no disease, no cruelty, no hurt.
But my heart does ache for you, mom.
I long to tell you that I am free.
I long for your caress.
One day we will be together again
united for all eternity
Until then, talk to me with your soul
I will always be with you
As your own special angel, Bo

Dutch Carrie

Black kitty from Madame Alto's Cat House @ http://members.aol.com/Alto222/index2.html

 

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful--lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

Author unknown

 

Remembering........

I thought of you a million times today.
It seems that thoughts of you refused to stay away;
I think of you the way you used to be,
And I wonder if you ever think of me.
I know you're healthier now than when you were here,
But that doesn't make it easier to keep your memory near.
And someday I'll kiss your head again,
But for now I'll concentrate on letting good thoughts in.
I miss you more than you could ever know
And I wish that you hadn't had to go.
Cause you were what gave me my special radiance
Without a word, you were my best friend.

Author unknown

 

Promise Me

Promise me
you'll always love me
As you leave our life behind
And the years will go by
Memories dim
You'll meet so many new creatures
You'll be happy and free
you'll never be far from my heart.
Promise me
You'll always remember me
As you begin a new life
And time travels on
Memories so precious
You'll be young and strong
I'll be here still missing you.
Mommy will always remember, Sweetie

unknown

 

Forgive Me If I Weep

Forgive me if I weep--Bo was so sweet,
That little cat who scampered through the house
Or curled asleep upon the window ledge,
Though still alert to stir of leaf or mouse.
But now he's gone, whose soft paw often touched
My cheek at the first flint of day;
Or with arched back, skipped through the room,
Enticing me to enter in his play.
Oh God of little cats--my earnest plea
Is that while things are strange to him You may
Scratch his ears sometimes, let him chase
Celestial mice along the Milky Way.
Just for a little while until he finds
Some chosen spot upon the Outer Gate
When he is weary of his running, where he may
Curl in the sunshine, there to sleep---and wait.

Author unknown

 

Silhouette

The silhouette stands boldly at the end of the hallway
ears erect, eyes like jewels, the tail...it softly sways.
This wouldn't be the first time I've seen him stand nearby
his image clear as crystal from the corner of my eye.
His visits I don't share with some who think I've went over and beyond
the grieving time they deem I need, they say I should move on.
I sometimes pity people who have never felt just cause
to share the bond between two souls, one with hands and one with paws.
The silhouette reminds me what the others say is wrong,
for as long as breath goes through me there exists our mighty bond.
When the Keeper calls me home and the Bridge gates open wide,
our bond will deepend ten fold as we walk through side by side.
You see, I am the lucky one as I've been truly blessed
for someday we'll walk together as....eternal silhouettes.

 

In Memory

They will not go quietly, the cats who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think we hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends and new dish to fill,
That ONE special place in our hearts belongs to them and always will.

Unknown--verse in a pet loss card I received.