Oscar

[Fran]

Oh Kazz.....I am so sorry to here this. Well done for allowing him a dignified passing.{{{Hugs to you}}}

RIP Oscar....run free at the bridge x

[smudgley]

I am trying to read this thread with a smile - honest I am - but I can't help having a big lump in my throat Kazz - we all feel like we know Oscar & Cleo from hearing all about them.

Take care Kazz -

from Smudgley (trying to )

[dinahsmum]

IF I SHOULD GROW FRAIL

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain does keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
for this - the last battle -can't be won.

You will be sad I understand
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must now be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close - we two -these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

(author unknown)

[Kazz]

Thats torn it Thanks DM Thanks all of you.

[dinahsmum]

You carry on girl...............................
tomorrow is another day, and you can be brave then.

[Naomi]

Oh Kazz I'm so very sorry to hear about Oscar

He had a good life and a very long one too. Obviously your love for him kept him going all these years

Run free Oscar xxxxxxxxx

[EmmaG]

Sorry Karen to hear about Oscar, but you let him go with dignity...he had a very long and wonderful life.

RIP Oscar....

[EmmaG]

Lend Me a Kitten

I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives,
and mourn when he's dead.


Maybe for twenty or twenty three years,
or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me?


He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and should his stay be brief,
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.


I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below
I want this kitten to learn.


I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life's land
I have chosen you.


Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?


And my heart replied,
"My Lord, Thy Will Be Done."
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I'll run.


I'll shelter him with tenderness,
I'll love him while I may.
And for the happiness that I've known,
forever grateful stay.


But should you call him back
much sooner than I planned,
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.


If by my love I've managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of his sweet sweet love,
please help me while I grieve.


When my cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for me to love all his life.
~

[Kazz]

Thank you very much Emma much appreciated, he left as he lived with love in his heart and dignity in his walk.

Karen

[Fran]

Kazz - you are being very brave. I cannot read those poems, not today. I will come back and re-read this thread in a few days. {{{Hugs to you Karen}}} x