"This Old Cat" ... *tissue alert*

[kimlovescats]

This Old Cat

I'm getting on in years,
My coat is turning grey.
My eyes have lost their luster,
my hearing's just okay.
I spend my whole day dreaming
of conquests in my past,
lying near a sunny window.
Waiting for its warm repast.
I remember our first visit,
I was coming to you free,
hoping you would take me in
and keep me company.
I wasn't young or handsome,
two years I'd roamed the street.
There were scars upon my face,
I hobbled on my feet.
I could sense your disappointment
as I left my prison cage.
Oh , I hoped you would accept me
and look beyond my age.
you took me out of pity,
I accepted without shame.
Then you grew to love me,
and I admit the same.
I have shared with you your laughter,
You have wet my fur with tears.
We've come to know each other
Throughout these many years.
Just one more hug this morning
Before you drive away,
And know I'll think about you
Throughout your busy day.
The time we've left together
Is a treasured time at that.
My heart is yours forever.
I promise . . . This Old Cat.

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[cubby31682]

My eyes are watering (crying I guess I should call it).

Very nice poem. Thanks for sharing.

[manda_moo87]

That was beautiful. Got me all teary eyed...

[slick]

As a servant to two old kitties....this has touched my heart in a way I can't describe. I tried not to cry....I really tried.

[catnapper]

Sniff.. snifff. I can't see because my eyes are filled with tears.

[catcrazylady]

That is so sad and yet so sweet and true. I think this should be posted on every shelter cage that holds an older cat.

[mina'smomma]

A wonderful poem. ~reaching for the tissue beside my computer at work~ I just love it Kim.

[moosmom]

How beautiful! My "Old Cat" Mollie Rose (11) was sitting right beside me when I read it and I immediately thought of her!

[catmandu]

That is especially touching,to me,as my Found Cats,are on the other side of 10,and are slowly starting,to show signs,that they are slowing down.The Princess,is mostly blind now,and my Michael,seems,to sleep 23 hours a day,and I know,in my heart,that they will not be here forever,which is why I will spoil them,all,as I know that there will be a day,when I cant spoil them anymore!