Comments : Betrayal

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Oh Jane! Ginger Toms? Funny how little things trigger painful memories. Lost pets are no less a loss than any other :-( Hugs :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 6 years ago

      by silvershoes

      Yes, I've had 2 ginger tabbies. My first one, Milo, found me in the desert and he was sick and hungry. His chronic allergies were so severe that many vets thought I should euthanize him, but I was determined to heal him. I was able to get a veterinary team at UC Davis interested in his case and they discussed him at conferences. After almost a year of trying one thing after another, they managed to find the right combination of medications and diet for him to be a normal, healthy cat. On 2 medications and a strict diet, he was healthy and free of ailments for 6 months. It was a wonderful time. Milo was the sweetest, silliest, most grateful little cat in the world. His growth was stunted and he stayed kitten size. And he adored me like I adored him. I would go so far as to say he was a romantic :) My boyfriend teased that Milo was my husband. It was very much like that.
      One weekend, my parents were taking care of him while I was out of town for 2 days. He escaped at night and was hit by a car and killed. I believe he was looking for me. He was only 2 years and 3 months old. This happened a couple of years ago now, but it still brings me to tears. I miss him dearly. 1 year ago, I rescued another orange tabby in Milo's honor. His name is Bowie and he is a good kitty. I love him. Milo will always hold an extra special place in my heart though. I've written several poems about and for him.

      I hope you don't mind that I wrote so much :) I take every opportunity to share about my sweet Milo.

  • 6 years ago

    by Aabraham Anyadike

    dis is so creativity with cute imagery, nice one

  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Wonderful, Jane.

  • 6 years ago

    by Hellon

    Awe Jane...this just broke my heart. Your little orange boy will always hold a special place in your heart I know. These moments just hit you from time to time, when a memory flashes across your mind and you wonder if there was more you could have done but, try to focus on all the love and care you gave this little fella and what could have happened to him if you hadn't saved him.

    • 6 years ago

      by silvershoes

      Thanks for never making me feel that my grief is silly or excessive, Hellon. I sincerely appreciate it and it makes me feel understood.

  • 6 years ago

    by Hellon

    "The best place to bury a pet is in the heart of it's master" and that is where your orange boy lives Jane....

  • 6 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Aww, all the love in the world to Milo. It's so beautiful you shared some of his story too with others. Your pain is valid and it's a loss that never truly leaves us when it's like a part of us is missing. I hope you can always share these memories with us.

    Milo, forever <3

  • 6 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    You never get over pets their too much like family than we realise and they never let us down either

  • 6 years ago

    by nouriguess

    A poem about the loss of a pet makes me tear up more than a poem about the loss of a human being does. These little creatures are just so beautiful and sincere and incredibly loyal that it hurts to even think something bad could happen to them. My dog is my antidepressant. No matter how bad my day is, I forget about it all when I come home to him, and I would definitely grieve for years if I ever lose him. Your poems about Milo are always touching. He had a wonderful life, with a tender owner like you.

  • 6 years ago

    by C Cattaway

    How beautiful, yet distressing. Wonderfully written. Well done.
    Catherine x

  • 6 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Judging Comment - Betrayal by silvershoes points 7 - this is a powerful, saddening and thought provoking piece. With the title, at first, I thought this was possibly about a relationship being betrayed whether it be a friendship, a loving relationship or a family relationship then I read on come to realise it is in fact about a furry friend relationship and how we can move on when one of our pets dies yet we feel guilty for doing so as we know no other pet will come close to the previous one especially if it's our first pet….they are part of the family afterall. An interesting write

  • 5 years ago

    by nouriguess

    Reading this again. Loving it even more.

  • 5 years ago

    by nouriguess

    Every time I read this, I get up and hug Baxter until he tries to run away from me.