Missing you,
the star
at the center of their universe,
the cats wander the apartment,
their orbit thrown off kilter
by your sudden departure.
They sniff the rug,
the sofa cushions
wondering,
“Where is she?”
“Did she sit here a minute ago?”
They wrap around my legs,
seeking, searching.
They nibble at their food,
lap up water with their rough,
pink tongues that long to kiss
your beautiful face,
then meander back to the bedroom,
hoping to find you
waiting there,
where you belong.
© Catherine Flynn, 2015
Thank you, everyone, for your all your kind words and understanding last week. My daughter-in-law Julia was a beautiful woman who will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
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Reading to the Core 
Very sweet.
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Such a beautiful poem for a beautiful woman. I am so sorry for your loss and the emptiness that comes with it. I hope you will keep writing. Writing soothes. Writing helps. Writing heals.
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I’ve been thinking of you all week, Catherine. This is a lovely poem for Julia. It is those little things that touch us. You’ve written it true.
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Oh goodness. This brought tears to my eyes. An animal searching for a lost companion is one of the most touching things.
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Catherine, I am saddened by the passing of your lovely daughter-in-law. Your poem in tribute to her is touching. May you and your family keep the memories strong to ease the pain.
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Catherine – You are on my mind and in my heart. So very sorry for your loss. Comfort all around you, friend. This is a beautiful tribute.
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A breathtakingly, achingly, beautiful poem.
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A tender and poignant poem, Catherine. It is bewildering for everyone, isn’t it, how someone can be with you and then not? Hugs to you.
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Heart wrenching and poignant poem for a beautiful person. Sending big hugs to you.
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Beautiful poem, Catherine. I feel for you and those kitties. It’s not hard to see that Julia was a ray of light and will be missed by many. Hugs from me too.
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Catherine, lifting you and yours heavenward – your poem captures the loneliness all of you feel. So sad for this loss. Hugs and prayers.
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This is lovely, Catherine. Thank you for sharing it–and may your family find peace and solace in their memories of Julia.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. You have made a beautiful poem in the midst of your loss. Keep finding the beauty.
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I’ve been thinking of you Catherine. This poem is beautiful as is Julia. Quietly, heartbreakingly beautiful.
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Your poem expresses so much, Catherine. So very sorry for you all in your loss.
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