Monday, February 20, 2006

R.I.P. Hobbes 1994-2006


For having consider'd God and himself he will consider his neighbour.
For if he meets another cat he will kiss her in kindness.
For when he takes his prey he plays with it to give it a chance.
For one mouse in seven escapes by his dallying.
For when his day's work is done his business more properly begins.
For he keeps the Lord's watch in the night against the adversary.
For he counteracts the powers of darkness by his electrical skin and glaring eyes.
For he counteracts the Devil, who is death, by brisking about the life.
For in his morning orisons he loves the sun and the sun loves him.
For he is of the tribe of Tiger.
For the Cherub Cat is a term of the Angel Tiger.
For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodness he suppresses.
For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
For he purrs in thankfulness, when God tells him he's a good Cat.
For he is an instrument for the children to learn benevolence upon.
For every house is incomplete without him and a blessing is lacking in the spirit.

--Cristopher Smart

5 Comments:

Blogger Jeannine said...

Dear Jennifer, So sorry to hear about this. Many hugs!

8:23 PM  
Blogger Emily Lloyd said...

I'm sorry for your loss. He was beautiful.

5:32 PM  
Blogger Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kells said...

Jennifer,

So sorry! These little furry people are such family. Take care.

All the best,
Kelli

7:45 PM  
Blogger Lana Hechtman Ayers said...

Jennifer,

I am so, so sorry. I am a kitty mom myself. Such a hard thing to lose one of your babies.

Love, Lana

8:08 AM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

Thank you very much, everyone, for the kind words. A week ago today ....

1:42 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home