Sadly we said goodbye to our sweet cat Nellie on January 7, 2021
How do you quantify absence?
The empty space on the couch,
the vacant chair where you napped each day,
the warm sunny spot beside the window
the place on the carpet beside the fire?
Constant companion, isolation
buddy
there are so many places I feel your absence.
I miss the rhythmic sound of your
steady purr,
The gentle pressure of your cool nose on my hand
The softness of your fur when we cuddled on the couch,
The warmth and comfort you gave on gloomy days.
The way you liked to snuggle into Peter’s slippers
Or sleep comfortably at his side,
The soft meow of my morning wake-up call.
Mostly I miss your sweet face staring with melting appeal into mine.
But sweet Nellie, your warmth still lingers
the vacant chair where you napped each day,
the warm sunny spot beside the window
the place on the carpet beside the fire?
there are so many places I feel your absence.
The gentle pressure of your cool nose on my hand
The softness of your fur when we cuddled on the couch,
The warmth and comfort you gave on gloomy days.
The way you liked to snuggle into Peter’s slippers
Or sleep comfortably at his side,
The soft meow of my morning wake-up call.
Mostly I miss your sweet face staring with melting appeal into mine.
and you will never be
absent from my heart.
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