In Memory of Bodie 1998??? - 8/21/08

I wanted to let you know I am back home. It was great to visit mom. The
sad part our cat, Bodie, had to be put to sleep while I was away. He
had been ill the last few months and started taking a turn for the
worst last week. He had an aggressive cancerous tumor on top of his head complicated by FIV (Feline Immune Virus--Kitty AIDS) We thought it would be the kindest thing to end his
suffering. My husband had to take care of it. It was hard on him. We
felt it would be best if it was done before our daughter came home from
camp. What was really nice Bodie's former owners from down the street
sent us a card and flowers for taking care of him. I did not know they
spelled his name "Bohdi". One of his former owners, Bob, came by and
spent some time with Bodie when he learned Bodie was going to be put to
sleep. That was touching. We wish we could have had Bodie longer. We had him for less than four years.  There are more pictures of Bodie in pics. file.

THIS OLD CAT

I'm getting on in years;
My coat is turning grey.
My eyes have lost their luster;
My hearing's just okay.

I spend my whole day dreaming
Of conquests in my past,
Lying near a sunny window,
Waiting for its warm repast.

I remember our first visit;
I was coming to you free,
Hoping you would take me in
And keep me company.

I wasn't young or handsome;
Two years I'd roamed the street.
There were scars upon my face;
I hobbled on my feet.

I could sense your disappointment
As I left my prison cage.
Oh, I hoped you would accept me
And look beyond my age.

You took me out of pity;
I accepted without shame.
Then you grew to love me,
And I admit the same.

I have shared with you your laughter;
You have wet my fur with tears.
We've come to know each other well
Throughout these many years.

Just one more hug this morning
Before you drive away;
And know I'll think about you
Throughout your busy day.

The time we've left together
Is a treasured time at that.
My heart is yours forever;
I promise . . . This Old Cat.

~~~~~

Author: KC (sievert) Bingamon
for Misty- Dawn 1998
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ps3562.E32L85 1998 813'.54 98-24498 ISBN 0-38913551-8