I decided to write about my cats and my time spent with them. My hope is that if you have happened across this blog, then you are a cat person too.
I have chosen my cat Bella first as she is currently gone from my life. She has left as quietly as she came into it and I do miss her.
Bella is almost 3 years old and is a very pretty black cat. I know, I have heard this before. Black cats are just that--black. To me, every cat is special--even the solid colored ones and especially if they happen to be my own cats.
I remember when I first saw Bella. A neighbors cat used to come over to my house and sit with me. This went on and off for almost a year. One day, along with the neighbors cat, whom I named Petunia, was Bella.
The little black cat just sat there, watching us. I called to Bella, who was then not named, but she just stared at us and left. I thought that was the end of it, but Bella came back the next day and the next. Always following Petunia over to my house.
Everyday, Bella became braver and would venture closer. I'd like to think it was because of my calling her, however I do believe she was just hungry. One day while giving Petunia some cat food, I left a bowl out for Bella. She ate it when I went in the house and then disappeared as always.
I was able to catch Bella and get her to the vet to be checked out and spayed. For the next 2 years, Bella stayed at my house. We even built a cat house for her as shelter. Everything was good until another black cat came around. Same markings as Bella only this one was going to have a litter of kittens and is half siamese. From the beginning, those two did not get along. Mom Cat is aggressive towards other cats and she always terrorized Bella by keeping her away from the yard.
I cannot say for certain if Mom Cat is the reason why Bella is gone. For all I know, Bella could come back at any time, however with every passing day, that does not seem at all likely. I have been around the neighborhood looking and watching for a glimpse of her running in someone's yard--but she has vanished. I have talked to neighbors and while they know of the little black cat, they have not seen her recently.
It's my hope that someone has her safe inside their home and giving her all the love and safety she deserves.
However, it is my greater hope that one day I will write about Bella coming home to me.
Gone But Not Forgotten:
I went out for a walk
It was so lovely in the sun.
Chasing the leaves, I was having
so much fun.
Jumping and climbing I could have done
it all day.
When I stopped to rest, I realised I had lost my way.
I love and miss you and want you to know,
it was nothing you have done.
I just got carried away with playing in the sun.
Please try not to worry too much about me.
I can look after myself, and in a way I am free.
Although I'll never stop looking for a way home,
we will never be apart.
I will always feel your love for me, deep within my heart.
It may be all we have for now, but it's enough for me.
Cause you'll never know when I'll walk through your door
and expect you to have my tea.
Original Poem by Kerri Marsh of Rainbow Creations. Copyright. ©
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