Six months after losing Summertime's predecessor, I felt I was ready for a new cat. After careful study, I knew that I wanted a blue colorpoint ragdoll girl. None of the local breeders had one available, and I was directed to the breed chairperson in WI. The kitten she reserved for me turned out to be mitted. So she offered me an older kitten that she was going to use in her breed program. And so, sight unseen, a few days later, my sweet little girl was airshipped to NY from WI. Lucky me

For the first year that she spent with me, we never spent the night apart. Either I'd come home, or she'd come with me. She was a well travelled kitty, having gone to Boston several times, spent a week in Cape Cod, visited many places in Ct and NJ. She even flew to Dallas and LA, carefully tucked under the seat in front of me. she was so good on the plane. The human babies were crying, but not a peep out of her! But after a while, she preferred the comfort of her own home. I wanted to get her a sibling, so she wouldn't be so lonely when I travelled, so we went looking for one. After that, she made it very clear that she did NOT want a sister, or yeach! a brother. So we had a chat in which we agreed that she could stay an only child as long as she wouldn't get depressed when I had to travel, and would not punish me when I came home. The deal was struck, and we both stuck to our bargain.

Gentle warm eyes, windows to a gentle soul
Cuddles from a joyful girl, your lil love
Soulful glances, filled with joy
For so many treats and special days
Spent together as one happy family
My greatest joy is you my Momma
You are my greatest love, the face of caring
I was greeted by my family that went before me
Together we tell of the home that is always our's
That home is your heart,

Each memory is a step closer to reunion
Each cuddle from others that reach out to you
is from me, your lil girl. Not a night will ever go
by that I won't visit your dreams with kisses
And joyful purrs in the gentle breeze
Saying my Momma I am here
For me find comfort in each dream
In each memory
Sweet Baby Your's

©BarTendersBluesWolf
Aka J.C. Stewart

Ebbing tides of sorrow break,
Over those who will seek but ease.
The hearts and souls and minds that ache,
Waiting for the wind called peace.

The love that came from up above,
Was sent with them to us to teach.
Mission complete, took back his loves,
Now we wait for the wind of peace.

They brought His word to us to learn,
Now they fly on wings of iridescent hue,
A silverwolf was sent to me,
Who now flies with wings of blue.

So learn you well the word of love,
Even tho when gone you feel no ease.
When he takes them back above,
And leaves you searching for the wind called peace.

Written by:
©LoboWolf aka Don Dade
10/02/2003

In the quiet corners of my life I feel you
Always hovering - always near
There, but not there, just out of my view
A comfortable companion

I've noticed you for a while and wondered
were you cause for fear or hope
I've wondered if my thoughts were heard
Or if you were aware of me at all

Are you my memories lingering to haunt me
with wishes I cannot make true
Are you Time standing there just to taunt me
Echoes of the past and the future

With the passage of time as I begin to heal
and memories become warm and sweet
I realize that you are my lost one's love I feel
Bidding me hope as they watch over me.

In the quiet corners of my life I feel you
Always hovering - always near
There, but not there, just out of my view
A comfortable companion
Loving, watching, caring.

© Candace