MARCO POLO

by godsprincessOwego, New York, USA

Jun 2016 1,079 Views 13 comments

MARCO POLO

You came to my door as a stray
Moved into my home and heart to stay
12 Years have gone by so fast
Thinking of you today and of the past

Today you have gone to your final rest
Your pain and suffering gone at last
I will miss your bright whiskery face
Chasing through the house at a fast pace

The heavy weight on my legs or lap
Curling in a ball for a nap
Much more than just a cat to tend
For 12 years you were my best furry friend

So I lay you to rest today
Knowing I will see you on my Resurrection Day
Welcoming me with your furry face
Again laying on my lap in your favorite place

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Posted: Jun 2016

About this poem:

My brother's tuxedo cat - Marco - passed away this morning. Very sad day. He named him Marco after Marco Polo the explorer.

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Comments (13)

cafetwo2010Harford county, Maryland USAJun 11, 2016

Magnificent poem darling. The deep spiritual side of you comes out loud
and clear. May Marco rest in peace.
Cafe

TopkazWexford, IrelandJun 11, 2016

What a lovely poem in memory of Marco named after Marco Polo ,

By your brother ,,ah he will miss him I love cats ,

JimEeeNew Haven, Connecticut USAJun 11, 2016

Kathy

What a warm & caring person you are!

This poem shows some of your inner feelings

JimEee

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAJun 11, 2016

Thank you Cafe. Feeling really bad for my brother right now and this is all I could think of to do. It is the same brother who lost his grandson last Nov. due to a work accident.

Kathy

timotiePeshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PakistanJun 12, 2016

Princess

Nicely Said.
You Are A Great Sister.

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAJun 12, 2016

Topkaz - my brother and his wife have taken in 4 strays (Marco one) and many over the years. But Marco was very special to him. Thank you for your understanding. I know its not the usual poems on here, so I didn't expect many people who respond except animal lovers who understand. tysm

Kathy

yoursasunknown, Delhi IndiaJun 14, 2016

Again this is fabulous.keep up the good work

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAJun 16, 2016

Thank you Timotie - I'm not sure my brothers would agree with you all the time, but as siblings go - we three are fairly close.

Kathy

lovecanberealSydney, New South Wales AustraliaAug 6, 2016

Hi Kathy - I am a dog person, but believe me, I can relate to how we can become very attached to our pets. A year ago I had to get my dog (cross bred beagle) put down (due to old age - she was 15) and now I only have a few photos to remember her by. Thanks for sharing - lcbr

marikiaTbilisi, GeorgiaAug 6, 2016

I never take pets, though I love animals dearly, because of the fear of losing them some day. It is so much of a stress losing someone. Life is so sad, everyone, us included, is going to die some day. The older I get the more often I catch myself thinking about it. Is life worth living and fighting all the way after all?! Thank you for the touching poem, dear Godsprincess, kindest regards!

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAAug 7, 2016

Thank you Yoursas for your kind comments.

Kathy

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAAug 8, 2016

LCBR - so sorry about your dog. I too love dogs. However, I am allergic to dogs (possibly cats)- their dander and saliva. But I pet and make of any dog I see as I'm walking. Have to wash my hands after - so sad because I really really love them.

Thank you for reading.

Kathy

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAAug 10, 2016

Marikia - life is worth living and everyone's life matters. I too do not have pets, but it is because of my allergies and other reasons. However, I absolutely adore dogs and usually end up informally adopting my neighbor's dogs wherever I live!