Hands hold her, stroking her fur - for a moment Cat eyes look forward ... gurgled sigh seeps from throat Steel table glistens. Another hand inserts needle Head turns up ... Head drops ... No more sigh. Spirit detaches from gentle cat Rises and rests Hovers over form of previous shape Then gathers in twirl of kitten dance chasing tail. Free now! Floats up to ceiling, then out to sky Hovers Floats higher, higher and ... Gathers speed Leaps into layers of goodspirits covering earth. Dances with the grace of freedom and wellbeing Looks down at the place she came from Hears the heart breaking in you Gives a lil feline smile and send these thoughts to you ... "freedom - - kitten dances - - friends - - fun no more pain - - no more hurt - - no more uncertainty sweet smelling grass to romp in - - butterflies to chase soft bed to curl up in - - many brothers and sisters for warmth miss you - - think of you - - but free of hurtings now -- free" ---------------------------------- Weep not for me though I am gone Into that gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long Upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul's at rest There is no need for tears. For with your love, I was so blessed For all those many years. There is no pain, I suffer not The fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts In your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath Remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death BUT CELEBRATE MY LIFE! with love and thanks, ... muffiecat scilla August 28, 2002 (author unknown)