Meows from Mudpie!
Mommy has been giving a lot of thought to what she wanted to do for Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. After all, we honored the anniversary of the day Tara and Truffles got their angel wings just last month, as well as what would have been Truffles' 3rd Gotcha Day last week.
I decided to ask Mommy how she felt about me writing our post this year. At first she hesitated. She said I'm a baby and she doesn't want me thinking about such things as death and dying, but I insisted. There are some things I need to tell Truffles, things I want to make sure she knows, so I wrote her a poem.
She talks about you all the time
It's almost like you're here
I comfort her the best I can
By always staying near
I understand how much she hurts
It happened way too fast
You were here then you were gone
A memory from the past
I'm here now because you're not
It doesn't seem quite fair
I'm thankful for the life I've got
And say it in each prayer
I love her Truffles, oh so much
I show her every day
You'll always be a part of us
You're in our hearts to stay
Artwork: Zee & Zoey's Cat Chronicles
ABOUT RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY:
This special day was created by Deborah Barnes – author, award winning blogger, and cat advocate in tribute to her cat, Mr. Jazz, who she had to say goodbye to on August 28, 2013. She shared the journey of letting him go in her most recent book, “Purr Prints of the Heart: A Cat’s Tale of Life, Death, and Beyond,” a warm and heartfelt book that is written in the wise and comforting voice of Mr. Jazz himself as he shares his life and death journey to offer guidance and understanding through a cat’s perspective as to why sometimes letting a pet go can be the greatest gift you give them.
A special event page for Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day has been created on Facebook so that people can share blog post links, pictures, poems, favorite memories, etc. Please click here for the link.
We're also entering our beautiful Mudpie and Truffles graphic, created by Ann at Zoolatry, in the Sunday Selfies blog hop hosted by The Cat on My Head.
Mudpie, your poem to Truffles was so beautiful and heartfelt. We think both it and the graphic should go on your sidebar purrmanently. Thank you for sharing this with us on such a special day. Sending lots of love and thanks for hopping. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem, Mudpie! I think it is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Mudpie. I teared up because I imagine Bear feels the same way as you do. We're lucky for each and every day we share with those we love - and the love outlasts life itself.
ReplyDeleteTBT talks about Skeeter and LC sometimes to us . Me don't mind. Because we know that when we go to The Bridge, he will talk about US too, and remember. And that's almost the same as being with him.
ReplyDeleteWe remember our fambly and friends who have gone over The Bridge this day!
I was not aware of this very special day!!! I shared on my facebook page Crossposting and Advocating for Animals and with my Yuppy Puppy City Kitty advocate group.
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Beautiful poem. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSue B
That is a lovely poem, Mudpie. I'll bet Truffles is really happy that you're there to take care of your mommy :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem ! It's purrfect for that special day. Purrs
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful Miss Mudpie. I am sure Truffles is smiling from the Bridge. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem. It says it all as we remember our special furbabies today.
ReplyDeleteMudpie, your poem speaks volumes, and then some. It is the purrfect tribute to Truffles on this special day of remembrance. As always, Truffles is surely purring over you two. A blessed day to both of you, Mudpie and Melissa!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem, every word full of heart felt feelings that we can all relate to and share. purrs ERin
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...and remembering.
ReplyDeleteGosh Mudpie, that's a beautiful poem. I hope I get the same tortie talents when I grows up. I'd like to write beautiful poetry too. Do you think I will? My mom says we are twin sisters from different moms so I sure hope so. I loves my mom so much, and I know I'm here to help heal her heart too. We got big paws to fill, don't we? Loves you Mudpie ❤️ Love, Izzy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem...
ReplyDeletehugs, Bugsy and Knuckles
that's a lovely tribute,xx Speedy
ReplyDeleteMudPie! Yous has the bestest Mommy!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem.
Loves you,
Kisses
Nellie
Oh Mudpie such wise words for such a little thing. I'm sure that Truffles is glad you're with your mom now. Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteThat was an incredibly sweet poem Mudpie catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteOh, Mudpie, this was beautiful. You are a wise kitty, you exactly understand the meaning of life and death :) Soft Pawkisses for the occasion :) <3
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Mudpie! Hugs to your mom and tummy rubs to you for understanding the circle of life! It someday gets easier. You remind me to honor every beloved cat who has helped me through the loss of others...and your mommy surely adores you!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaaw Truffles, dat was a bootyful poem. We know Truffles would luv to still be here, but since she can't we know she is glad dat you are there to take care of her and now your mommy. Sendin' big hugs to your mommy.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena and mommy A
This is a beautiful poem, Mudpie. It is perfect for today.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to look back and remember with love those who have passed.
ReplyDeleteMudpie, you did such a lovely job today. The poem is beautiful and I know Truffles is watching over both of you.
ReplyDeleteMiss Mudpie that is exactly how I feel about Mom and Abby. If she were here I surely wouldn't be. But I know that Abby led Mom to me. That was a beautiful poem for your Mom.~Annabelle
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem! I have had 2 babies cross the bridge since 12/26/15. My tortie and I miss our buddies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Mudpie. Your Mom is lucky to have you help heal her heart.
ReplyDeleteGus
Beautifully written. Beautifully remembered.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem but I think you had some help. Heh. I wish TW would have put some thought into my post or made a graphic but it was thrown together 11 pm last night. *head bowed* to remember Tara an Truffles and those who left way too soon. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLovely poem :) The photo of you two is sweet.
ReplyDeleteHow very grown up you've become Miss Mudpie. Reminds me of how Kit mentored Jazz when he was a young cat. She taught him about dying so that he would understand that death wasn't the end of the world because the memories of those we love always stay in our hearts. Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey gang
ReplyDeleteHow very grown up you've become Miss Mudpie. Reminds me of how Kit mentored Jazz when he was a young cat. She taught him about dying so that he would understand that death wasn't the end of the world because the memories of those we love always stay in our hearts. Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey gang
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet and beautiful poem, Mudpie. Please tell your mom that our mom is here for her if she ever wants/needs a friend to talk to. We send your mom comforting purrs and hugs <3
ReplyDeleteMudpie, that poem is absolutely perfect. Hugs to your mom as she remembers her beloved Truffles.
ReplyDeleteMudpie, you really did good. I think Truffles is pleased.
ReplyDeleteMudpie, you really did good. I think Truffles is pleased.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful poem, Mudpie. Truffles is smiling down on you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, and it expresses how many of us are feeling this week. Well done, pretty kitty.
ReplyDeleteJean from Welcome to the Menagerie
Mudpie yur wunderfull to do such a tribute to Truffless....
ReplyDelete***paw kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxx
Mudpie, you are a true poet! We just love your Meows! Thank you for these beautiful thoughts of Truffles who we also think about! Truffles, blessings to you up in rainbow bridge land.
ReplyDeleteOur Peanut and Dash died the week after memorial day so we are celebrating them then. Happy Sunday Selfie and thank you for a wonderful poem. Truffles was a lovely girl and is much missed!
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