Today was hard. It still is. Our sweet old tabby cat with the perfect ringed tail has enjoyed his last sunset. Although it’s his time and he’s led a charmed life I cannot remember a time I’ve cried so much. But these words, repurposed from a Dixie Chicks song, we’re one of the few things that helped:
Things can move at such a pace
The second hand just waved good-bye
You know the light has left his face
But you can’t recall just where or why…
Choices we are given
Are no choice at all…
But you must always know how long to stay
and when to go
And there ain’t no talkin’ to this man
He’s been tryin’ to tell me so
It took a while to understand
the beauty of just letting go
I’m gonna let him fly…
May you rest in the perfect sunny spot where there is always a hand to pet you and abundant wet food Barney Horton Miller-Scribner-Paulson-Haughey.
I’m out of words, Woo, except to say “thanks for taking such great care of Barney.” You and he were great friends and I am grateful.
Comment by Laura — January 17, 2007 @ 6:25 am
Those words are certainly appropriate. Hope you like the
photos. I still think I have another of Barney but didn’t
find it right away. The photo of Kiely was good. I am
thinking of you and love you lots.
Comment by Gram — January 17, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
wow.. I am soooo sorry to hear about Barney. He was such a cute cat…i dont really know what to say. I love you though and I just wanted to say I am terribly sorry. The poem is perfect..Love ya lots..love macy
Comment by macy — January 17, 2007 @ 6:49 pm
Thanks for the kind words. My eyes are still puffy from all the crying. But knowing everyone is thinking about us and Barney helps a lot.
Comment by westi — January 17, 2007 @ 9:21 pm