Remembering a Gentleman

Eugene Osowski

(Remembering a Gentleman)

 

For you, Augustus,

Have grown old,

 

Though golden is your mane

 

And you have

Much to do with gold,

As love you still retain

 

Beyond the gate,

The cruel winds blow

Where death has

 

Not a care

 

Yet you would chance

The journey now,

 

As you have loved ones there

 

You are a king

Of kindly cats,

 

A kindred life

Grown frail

 

That gazes from behind a gate

And licks his shedding tail.[1]

 

[1]  Augustus passed away after a long and difficult illness.

 

 

  • Author: Eugene Osowski (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 17th, 2023 03:44
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments1

  • Classicmister

    What a lovely tribute to Augustus. Cats are a huge part of many people's lives - we have rescue cat Billy who is 16 years - a real character who will be sadly missed when his day comes.

    • Eugene Osowski

      Thanks, Classicmister - Peace & Best Wishes.



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