A Cat of a Different Color

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March 27th 2012 1:34 pm
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Today a friend leapt high over the Bridge
Surprised and with sorrow I left my spot at the Fridge
And then as I leapt up to the Couch back
I saw my angel friend smiling, enjoying a snack
He'd bought me a treat and we sat together awhile
Gosh, did you know we have Cheshire cat smiles?
And he told me that though he was here for a bit
He planned to return and to count on it
And he said 'Ah, Ruffy, I know that I'm missed
I snuggle mom at night-does she know she's been kissed?
Because I love my family-I miss them, you know
I would never leave but was my time to go
Yet you know Ruffy, I'm a cat like no other
I plan on coming back just a different color!'

And after our trout and a call from Dude K
My coal colored friend said he was away
And with a playful 'prrrt?' he touched noses, was gone
I closed my eyes for a nap and I didn't sleep long
for I sent on some energy to his people you, you know-
Because they weren't ready for my friend to go

But I know that so soon they'll be fine
As a differnet color of cat comes to them down the line
But he'll be just who he always was,
A down to earth feline with lots of warm fuzz
And those deep eyes that reflect a deep soul
Even if his coat's different and no longer coal

And so, alas people, don't grieve for too long
At the end of the rainbow you know we go on,
Proof is in mystery that you can't see
Unless you look close-and then it will be
Evident as we sit here a Miracle takes place
For he's the same cat with a different face!

A cat of a Different Color
But a Cat that you'll know,
There is no way to say it, no way to show
But hearts know each other, souls find their way
You'll know his movements, you'll know his play
A cat of a Different Color to welcome into the fold
To hold asa he purrs, welcomed in from the cold....

Dedicated to Jeckel's mom and dad. May they find their Jeckel in a miracle that those who love felines aways do.....

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Purred by: ❀ Jezebel DG 29 ❀ (Catster Member)

March 27th 2012 at 2:16 pm

I loved this - what a great message!

Purred by: Laura W

March 27th 2012 at 2:31 pm

dood...this poem be rockin.... we dunno jeckel but we iz pawsitive his mom N dad iz gonna loves this poem two...we bee trooly sorry ta lurn yur friend crossed rainbow bridge; pleez noe eye will be mor N happy ta show jeckel 'round sew he's knot afraid....

XOXOX

=^..^=

Purred by: Samoa (Catster Member)

March 27th 2012 at 7:02 pm

Just one more reason why you're a dreamboat . . . . .

Purred by: Skylar db#39A (Catster Member)

March 27th 2012 at 7:03 pm

That is so true! And so well written too! Quite a beautiful tribute. Our purrs on the of comfort to you and to Jeckel's family too.

Purred by: Colette Sidonie-Samantha (Catster Member)

March 27th 2012 at 10:36 pm

What a beautiful, touching poem, Ruffy. Sending purrs of comfort.

Purred by: Jasper (Catster Member)

March 28th 2012 at 7:37 am

Just splendid, Ruffy. You are as talented as you are handsome. Sending purrs to Jeckel and family.

Purred by: Tigger (Catster Member)

March 28th 2012 at 5:50 pm

Ruffy you never cease to enrich us with your beautiful poems. Either a hearty laugh or a tear comes with reading them. Please do not stop them my friend. Our sincere purrs for Jeckel. I had hoped that he could have stayed with his family a bit longer. A salute to you fellow orangeycat

Purred by: Hero (Catster Member)

March 28th 2012 at 11:06 pm

Ruffy, My human's and I thank you so much. Your poem was so lovely, I purred extra hard from all the love. I looked up to Jeckel; he taught me everything I know, including counter surfing! When I was just a kitten, I tought he was rough on me, but it was just tough love. I miss Jeckel lots but I have big paws now since I am now the boss kitty of the house and my parents need me. Your support has helped me be a strong kitty and help my family a bunch. Thank you so much Ruffy; lots of purrs to you.

-Hero

Purred by: Smokey Joe Angel Dreamboat #9 (Catster Member)

April 1st 2012 at 5:47 pm

WOW, mom is in tears~!! I can't say, I don't know, but this poem you wrote for your dear furiend, Jeckle has reached the hearts of us all~!! Thank you Ruffy, thank you mommy~! My mom knows I have traveled far and she also knows I brought MILO to her.. for safe keeping, if only for awhile. Just a different color, just a different time. It's true love is all she knows. But then, humans' do need that love. For we can show them all of it. May Jeckle's pawrents find that love once again...

Purred by: Tiger Angel in Heaven (Catster Member)

April 6th 2012 at 9:11 pm

Thats a great poem my friend. Mommy loved reading it. My Condolences to jeckle's parents. Please let them know I was there to meet Jeckle with open paws and lots of strings. :)