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Farwell to a friend
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I took in a stray that touched my heart. As I had other cats, she refused to come in and yesterday, wild dogs killed her.
Grace, with just a touch of attitude Obviously ahead of the pack Obligated to no one Daring to pave your own way Beautiful in your uniqueness You won all our hearts Everyone you touched, will remember True to your new friends Able to leap into our hearts Sassy but loving Hyper, with dignity And above all, missed

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Reviews of "Farwell to a friend"

Reviewed by Free Spirit

Reviewed on April 11, 2014

Superb!!
The choice of words used is great

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on February 2, 2014

Now you have reduced me to tears...
A heart touching tribute...dare I say she reminds me of you, or the parts you expose within your gifted writing...
Diana...

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on February 28, 2008

I too lost a dog I loved for 13 years. She was faithful to the end vbut suffered with arthritis. I miss her and she cannot be replaced. Thanks for the poem. So good Mine was sassy too a cocker spaniel named Joy. Have a cat named seashore now who is 12 years old.

Reviewed by William DeVault

Reviewed on December 25, 2004

We all even know people like that, who won't come in for shelter, and are destroyed because of it. A moving statement of a grim truth.

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)

Reviewed on October 26, 2004

another nice one.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 16, 2004

a sad and moving tribute for a feline friend ...

Reviewed by Elaine Carey

Reviewed on October 13, 2004

That's so sad! What a succinct tribute.

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