One year on......

[Elaine]

Winston

It’s been a year since your passing

My most loyal friend

So many things I wish to say

On this anniversary, a very special day

Its was around this date, 22 years ago

That I fell in love with you and Mutley, your bro’

2 flea bitten kittens, playful and fun

We had cake on your birthday

When you were both one

As the years passed, my handsome young lad

We lost dear Mutley which was very sad

You were always so calm, dashing and wise

You took everything in your stride

And we celebrated your turning 5

I guess as I watched you grow

You watched me in turn

And understood completely

When I took Woody in

You were patient and kind

And allowed Woody time

Good friends you became

As his confidence he did find

Woody never was a lap cat

That space was for you

Do you remember the time?

Woody poo’d in my shoe?

The years then flew by, and you are now 10

Not once did you frown on my bad choice of men

Patient and kind as always my boy

I love you always

You gave me so much joy

I remember all the summers

At the back door you’d sit

Quietly watching, so handsome and neat

Soaking up the sunshine

You always did like the heat

Not once did you roam

Or wander away

You loved your home comforts

And that’s where you’d stay

You were very special

Humble and wise

I’ll never forget

Those pretty green eyes

At the age of 18

You were the picture of health

You could still climb that wardrobe

With precision and stealth

I’m not going to talk

Of the sadness and pain

Of that dreaded day

When your diagnosis came

Those days of your life

Were a very small part

And I always loved you

With all of my heart

Your life was a good one

We shared oh so much

At the ripe old age of 21

You were released from my clutch.

And so my darling Winston

So handsome and wise

I know you’re still with me

Just under a different guise

Our bond was so strong

Our love everlasting

We’ll meet again one day

Together we belong

[Elaine]

I know its not quite a year yet but have been working on this over the last week. Thought I'd post it now as I may not be in the humour on the day. Hope you all dont mind.

[dandysmom]

A beautiful, moving tribute to a very special boy. Elaine. I have tears in my eyes now...RIP. Winston.

[Mags]

Elaine, that is so lovely and so touching....... and what's more, it came from the heart
Winston will remain with you forever ...... (((((hugs))))) xx

[Elaine]

Thankyou ladies, I am very pleased with it. I stuggled starting it but towards the middle, I couldnt shut up. I just kept going and going. It gave me a mix of smiles and tears but mostly fond remembering smiles.
Thanx again for your lovely words Eileen and Mags. xxx

[charliebubs]

Elaine that is so beautiful. I have tears in my eyes.

It's wonderful that you have written that for Winston and, as Mags says, it has really come from the heart.

Lots of love and hugs to you chum.
((((xxxx))))

[charliebubs]

P.S. - I love the bit about Woody pooing in your shoe!!! lol

[Elaine]

Thanx Charlie and yes Woody had a wee problem on occasion and was quite notorious for his projectile poo's LOL, bless his little gremlin face. He and Winston were great companions for many years though.

[charliebubs]

Do you have a pic of the two of them Elaine?

[Elaine]

Winston and his brother Mutley.

Winston and Woody, the wardrobe dwellers.

Winston and Mutley as kittens.

Winston and Woody, strike the pose LOL.