Every day I think of you
I remember what good friends you were to me
If you were the color of your spirit set free
I’m wondering what you would be
Lafayette, would this be you?
Did you become something like this when you rose away?
I thought that there would be more time to say
How much I love you every day
With your beautiful, expressive eyes
Would I recognize your new disguise?
If only I could be that wise
I walk through the darkness of my dreams
With eyes closed fast, not wanting to see
The hopelessness surrounding me
Knowing what I wish can never be
~cie~
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Picture 1: A Haiga created by me. Please credit Cara
Hartley/The Real Cie
Picture 2: Beautiful You Are by Magic Love Crow
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Picture 3: Delightful Donkey by Gina Morley
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Picture 4: Carnival Dreams by Shelle Kennedy
http://sunshineshelles.blogspot.com/
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November PAD Chapbook
Challenge prompt for 11 November 2020 (write a color poem.)
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2020-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-day-11
Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #45
https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/2020/11/weekly-scribblings-45-artistic.html
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Well, that brought tears to my eyes. Which means you did it well.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad that you lost your beloved cat friends - your words are a lovely tribute of your love.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad re you ill-health too and wish I could make things change for you.
The kindest of regards.
Anna :o]
Wonderful drawings and lovely tribute to your friends!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderfully poetically descriptive .....
ReplyDeleteThere is so much longing in those words, especially in the last line. So many of, I suspect, share that wish.
ReplyDeleteLovely, and moving. I too know what it is to mourn certain beautiful felines.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I think the first 2 pictures fit well with souls set free, and the last picture evokes intense grief. Losing a beloved pet can be devastating.
ReplyDeletei'm glad you're thinking of them. may their memory be a blessing. lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute to your furbabies, Cie, and I like the artwork that you chose to go with your poem.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you’ve matched personality/spirit with colour in this poem, Cara. Not everyone appreciates auras, but they are there for a reason.
ReplyDeleteCie, as usual you are ringing memory bells of love lost, gone by. I'm married but one, maybe more, I would like to run into. Your Haiga pretty cat's verse got things started nicely.
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Our cats (and dogs) leave a void in our hearts by their absence but thank goodness for the memories and the unconditional love they have given us.
ReplyDeleteLost loves of humans or animals are so sad and painful. Lovely writing, and use of color.
ReplyDeleteImagine not ever experiencing the joy and love of sharing your life with a couple of gorgeous cats... a lot of folk do not and have missed out big time...but you are not one of them So whatever happens or does not happen you always had the cats..We are lucky !
ReplyDeleteThis is so poignant 💝
ReplyDeleteHi Cie, thanks for coming by my blog. I thought I had commented on your blog, when you wrote this poem. I remember reading it! Sorry! You have a talent with words! I love the tribute to your cats! Yes, you can use my picture and credit me and have a link to my Etsy store. Thank you for asking! I am honoured! Big Hugs!
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