Saying goodbye to Charlie

[Nomad-wino]

Charlie the Cat

Charlie, I was there when you said goodbye
I watched your heart stop and I started to cry
You big beautiful boy, 12 years my friend
I won’t stop loving you this is not the end

Charlie, you’ll live forever in my memory
Like the wallpaper shredded with your sharp claws
The window screens I mended that you tore
There’s evidence of your life all over this house
Without you now it’s as quiet as a mouse

You ate with such gusto, I thought you might be,
Part dog
The way you grunted as you inhaled your food,
Perhaps you were part hog
The way you constantly bit the hand that fed you,
I can’t believe you’re gone

I miss you so much Charlie
You were more than a pet
We were one big family
You’re one cool cat we will never forget

RIP Big Boy

Usually after I write a sad poem I say that I made it up and it's not about me. I wish this was the case this time but it's not. My big lovable cat, Charlie, passed away this morning after being our pal for 12 years. He will be missed.

Regards,
Mike

[BoatBabe]

Oh, Mike! What sad news. I'm so sorry. I'm so happy that Charlie got to live his life with you.

God Speed, Charlie. Salving memories for you and Emi, Mike.

[Nomad-wino]

Dec 16, 2014 8:58:56 GMT -5 BoatBabe said:

Oh, Mike! What sad news. I'm so sorry. I'm so happy that Charlie got to live his life with you.

God Speed, Charlie. Salving memories for you and Emi, Mike.

Babe,

Thank you for the kind thoughts and words. We've had many cats; they come into your life, they become part of the family and then pass on. We're not unfamiliar with this cycle of life but it never gets easier to lose one. Charlie was our first male cat. He had a lot of personality; some good, some not so good. He was very unique. here are a few pictures of our boy that I think demonstrate his personality.

Mad Charlie


Confused Charlie


Do you love me face


I'm thinking


And, this is the face I saw the most "Feed Me"


Anyway, he will be missed.

All the best,
Mike

[BoatBabe]

Beautiful pictures of Charlie, Mike! Just beautiful. And of course, he speaks.

[joew]

Losing a cat, or a dog, is always so sad. You have my sympathy.

Thanks for the pics. He looks like a fine cat.

[doctork]

Oh I am so sorry Mike. It is so hard to lose a pet of many years. They do become a part of the family.

The pictures are lovely, how fortunate you have those to remember Charlie. Not that you would ever forget him.

Have you thought of creating a site for Charlie at the Rainbow Bridge? Our Corky has a spot there.

[jspnrvr]

I'm so sorry, Mike. Hold Charlie close. Do you remember his first Christmas? Your new cat will find you when the time is right.

[Jane]

I'm sorry Mike. I've lost a few cats and know how much it hurts.

[Nomad-wino]

Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful words.

PraireCHATTER is the only place in the entire internet realm where I can comfortably share my feelings and emotions. Everyone here is so special, so caring, so understanding -- this is home.

Again, thank you so much.
Mike

[BoatBabe]

Dec 17, 2014 19:42:44 GMT -5 Nomad-wino said:

Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful words.

PraireCHATTER is the only place in the entire internet realm where I can comfortably share my feelings and emotions. Everyone here is so special, so caring, so understanding -- this is home.

Again, thank you so much.
Mike

I am so surprised, and grateful, to hear that we are your only comfortable place, Mike. Please know that you are always welcome here. I look forward to everything you say. And your pictures are astonishing! I always check who has been signed in and when I see your name I know I am in for a treat. Thank you so much again for your intimate posts and pictures.

You often make my day!

Love to you and Emi.

BoatBabe

[gailkate]

Here I am, part of this wonderful caring family , and I missed the story of Charlie completely. Belatedly, Mike, I grieve with you.

I was going to post this clip from Facebook on the "somethings" thread and came across your sad news. It's fitting to put the link here, because it shows so poignantly how close all of us animals are. They seem to know us and feel with us because - they DO!

uk.news.yahoo.com/tabby-cat-hailed-a-hero-after--finding-baby-abandoned-on-street-and-mewing-for-help-121038601.html#CIG94uA

[joew]

Jan 15, 2015 21:35:00 GMT -5 gailkate said:

Here I am, part of this wonderful caring family , and I missed the story of Charlie completely. Belatedly, Mike, I grieve with you.

I was going to post this clip from Facebook on the "somethings" thread and came across your sad news. It's fitting to put the link here, because it shows so poignantly how close all of us animals are. They seem to know us and feel with us because - they DO!

uk.news.yahoo.com/tabby-cat-hailed-a-hero-after--finding-baby-abandoned-on-street-and-mewing-for-help-121038601.html#CIG94uA

Great story, gk.