A Thousand Suns
Paul Klusman
Over the back of the top of the chair
Over the tops of the tips of your ears
The morning sun warms the cozy spot where
You spent all those happy years
Over the tops of the tips of your ears
The morning sun warms the cozy spot where
You spent all those happy years
The first bright beam from the eastern sky
Searches blindly where you used to lie
And kindly paints a golden hue
Lovely where I last saw you
Happily sleeping some days before
Now resting there no more
Now resting there no more
Still, the sun in his running hastens the hour
When a bird sings awake and opens the flower
When heat rises up and ripens the day
Joyfully come what may
When a bird sings awake and opens the flower
When heat rises up and ripens the day
Joyfully come what may
What joy you broke your earthly bond
Now shine in the great beyond
Now shine in the great beyond
Casting your light over the mountains and seas
Over diamonds in the morning dew
Past the horizon and above the trees
Beyond the delirious, burning blue
Over diamonds in the morning dew
Past the horizon and above the trees
Beyond the delirious, burning blue
Sure like a hawk and sweet like a dove
For the elders of daughters and sons
Forever set in the heavens above
You shine like a thousand suns
For the elders of daughters and sons
Forever set in the heavens above
You shine like a thousand suns
That was lovely, Paul! We lost our beautiful 21-year-old calico recently. She was a gift that just showed up one day and adopted us -- we will always miss her. We're not sure, but there are times when we think we get a glimpse of our Janis Joplin Monroe's ghost passing by one of her favorite places in the house . . .
ReplyDeleteI see our two fur babies who passed on out of the corner of my eye at times in my house and my cat Ollie who is still here with us will go running to the area I think I saw them or will meow really loud when I see them. It does not happen often, but when it does, it brings me comfort. Probably just my mind playing tricks, but I am happy when it happens
DeleteCouldn't be put better..upon the death of my younger sister, I dreamed of crying out for her. Three of my kitties who had passed...came and purred next to me..and I could pet my darlings, I swear..
DeleteMuch Love to you
DeleteInspiration borrowed from "Greeting to Spring (Not without Trepidation) by Robert Lax.
ReplyDeleteHuge Huggles to you Paul.
ReplyDeleteYou made good work of your multiple inspirations, the Spring poem, mornings, your Oscar, your own reflections. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! He found you and you found him and the savor iof what you had with each other is part of you forever.,God be with you in this sad, sacred time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thank you for share your talents, adorable kitties and your pain. Hugs to you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. 🫂
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with Oscar's many friends. Blessings. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing💕
ReplyDeleteAwww, that was wonderful! I'm so glad you can remember him this way!
ReplyDeleteOh Paul, I couldn’t help it, I cried. Your words are very much beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely as was your relationship with Oscar x
ReplyDeleteOscar was Best Cat.
ReplyDeleteEven the sun misses your sweet boy. The world is not the same. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI also had a cat that knocked on the door one day and said 'Hi , may I live here with you?' Missing a loved one simply reflects how you care for them. The poem reflects how deeply you care, and we share it with you. It's beautiful. May we also ease your heart.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. That picture is so sad, it made me tear up. I'm so sorry about Oscar.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. Heartbreaking photo. I’m crying like a baby 😿💔. Be kind to yourself & take care of you. 💜🤗 CD
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful and emotional poem to a lost friend. To be honest, the picture of the empty chair with Oscar's toy on it makes me tear up every time. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteTo Oscar! A wonderful cat and friend. xx
The love you have for Oscar and the love he returned will never die. May his memory comfort you & remain in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss and sadness. How appropriate and beautiful this poem is about dear Oscar. He gorgeous face gas left an indelible mark in my mind and heart through his videos you have made with him and your other kitties. Take care of yourself Paul ,we love you!❤️
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