In my writing, I know I create a sort of immortality. Tom continues to have adventures, make people laugh, and seek out those who need a comforting purr. He also inspires some really out-of-nowhere creativity like the poem below. If you remember "Dog and Butterfly" by Heart, you can appreciate my attempt to have the same lovely tribute to cats everywhere:
THE CAT AND DRAGONFLY
The cat and dragonfly
Never really tell me why
The cat and dragonfly
Want to keep their secret
In hushed and still reply.
The cat and dragonfly
They’ll share it with the sky
The cat and dragonfly
Whisper it to birds, but why?
The cat and dragonfly
They’ll never tell you or I
The cat and dragonfly
They’ll keep their secret
Til they die
Til they die
Then watch the sky
Then
watch
the
sky.
6.17.14 ~ ©Julie Ross Mackenzie
Of course he'll never leave you and your love for each other always will surround you.
ReplyDeleteThe "firsts" are the most difficult, though of course even years later something will trigger the grief all over again.
Lots of hugs and purrs to you. It's really, really nice to see a post, it's been a long time.
And we don't recall Bridget, perhaps because we just can't keep up on all the blogs we follow, all of the time. She's certainly a pretty girl!
Peace and Blessings.
Kim, Nicki and Derry
One of my co-workers lost her son a few years back, and this held strong significance to her.. I thought you would like it.
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We understand.
ReplyDeleteMy mom still mourns my bro, and even though she knows there will never be another Russell, she looks for him in every cat she visits at the shelter.
I know how much you miss Tom and that he never leaves your heart. I miss my girls who've been gone for more than a decade. Sometimes many regrets come to my mind when I think about things I couldn't do for them. It's hard but I try to focus forward, too.
ReplyDeleteSending warm thoughts and hugs to you xoxo
Carrying loved ones in our hearts, remembering sweet things we shared, this is what makes missing them a little easier.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely understand your sadness, and wanted to send you a little written ((((hug)))).
QUINN and Carol,
and yes, Angel brandi
Tom's love was special, that's why it hurts so much. I do believe that Tom would really like your heart to smile once again. Hugs from all of us.
ReplyDeleteI understand so well. They never leave us and are always around us.
ReplyDeleteIt is especially hard when they leave unexpectedly. Sending you hugs and purrs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe too miss Tom very much. Your poem is such a beautiful tribute to his spirit.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard when time passes so quickly, yet also so slowly. We never stop hurting for the loss of our loved ones but with time the edges of the pain soften a little and allow us to remember the good times with a smile.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) to you.
xoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Mom Julie, we think of you often and wonder how you and the kitties are...so good to see this post, your poem is beautiful and so fitting. Much love and gentle purrs as you continue to navigate this loss of your precious Tom. (Bridget looks like such a sweetheart, welcome to her!)
ReplyDeleteGone but not forgotten...and always loved. Purrs.....
ReplyDeleteThey never leave out hearts. Your poem is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThey do live on in our heart but we miss them so when they are gone. Hugs.
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ReplyDeleteIf love could have saved Tom
He would have lived forever
Me & mom love him
Soft purr & hugs to you
xoxo
What a wonderful tribute to your loving man cat Tom. I hope the pain eases but the memories never fade.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) as you remember dear Tom. The first year of holidays and anniversaries are the hardest and I hope time brings heart's ease to you.
ReplyDeleteAs Layla says, going through the "firsts" after a loved one leaves is always poignant and painful. Beautiful poem Caro x
ReplyDeleteTime is such a mystery. When the heart is involved, it can just stand still and the loss of a friend like Tom can seem like it only just happened yesterday. Much love and many hugs, Jobi and Fisher
ReplyDeleteOf course you miss your beloved Tom. And you always will. But that love you share will never die, and I do believe you will be reunited with him when the time is right.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that the poem is about a cat and a dragonfly. In Japanese culture, the dragonfly is seen as the spirit of ancestors coming to visit...
It's a bitter sweet time - the loss is still painful but the memories are so very precious.
ReplyDeleteSending comforting thoughts,
Maggie
I believe as you, that animals who love us deeply can make it back from the other side to give us comfort. You know the Native American Indians believe that to be true and have several stories they tell of it happening. Some day on my blog I will have to tell the story of my second Scot and the mystery about him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my blog. You helped me to reach my goal of sending a kitty on the Scooter Shuttle.
Sweet William The Scot
My heart aches with you - such a well written post. The anniversary of my Mr. Jazz will be here before I know it - in his case, I at the very least knew he was dying and I could say goodbye to him. Harley, however, the pain of a cat that leaves us in a brutal, cruel, and unexpected fashion... that is entirely different and I don't know how I will ever get over her loss. RIP darling Tom. Purrs from Deb and the Zee and Zoey Gang.
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P.S.: I would like to believe that all of our beloved pets will join us in Heaven. Granted, it may very well be just wishful thinking on my part, but I cannot imagine Heaven being all that it is promised to be without them.
We understand how hard this iz ^..^ da mom hazn't been able to do any blogging since Sunny & Penelope left fur da Bridge....... she sayz it's jus not there right now......
ReplyDeleteWe luved de Cat & the Dragonfly!! ♥♥♥♥♥ *loud purrz* ^.,^ x5