Monday, April 24, 2006

Brothers

We are not blood brothers

We are both adopted

We grew up together

as close as can be

the games we played,

the exploring we did.

We were always distressed when apart.



I liked food a lot,

My brother loved climbing

he taught me how

he helped me down more than once.



One day my brother went on a trip and did not return,

a sadness I did not understand seeped into our house.

I heard my brother from time to time

and caught a glimpse of him now and then

but I could never catch up with him after that day.



Early one spring morning I saw him by the pond

under the tea-house.

I ran out in joy.

This time we met and greeted each other,

he was different somehow

wiser and lighter but still with that twinkle in his eye

as he challenged me to a race down the driveway.

It was still a little dark

I ran after him at full speed

he was always faster

as we got to the top of the driveway

I felt I could catch up with him

I always had more endurance,

as we crossed the road

I did catch up with him.



All of a sudden there was a tremendous LIGHT

and a ROAR.

Then my brother and I were flying

together again into the dawns early light.



Last Photo of Silas

by
Olof

36 comments:

Zeus said...

Oh my. My sympathies go out to you. I am sure Olof and his brother are very happy in their new home, and I am sure they will thank you for all of your love and care when you meet again.

Marina, Zeus, and Isis

Carolina Cats said...

Oh no!!! I am trying to be happy (?) that Silas is with his beloved brother Fergus now, but it is so hard for us beans with our limited intelligence. Sending our love, hugs & purrs to Sharyn, Olof, Harper Pork Chop, Miss Ramona and Brendan.

Nora, Finny & Buddy

Magoo, Smudge, Bella & Dolce said...

I can't believe that Silas is gone. Or did I misunderstand? Not meaning to pry in a time of sadness for your house.

Is he is gone, then we send our thoughts and purrs to you in your moment of loss.

The Meezers or Billy said...

OMG. I am in tears. I am so very sorry about Silas. I know it's not much consolation right now that he is with Fergus. So much has happened in your house the last few months - loss and new life. I guess it's just the way things work. I'm so sorry.
Mary, Sammy, Miles, Trixie and Norton

Zeus said...

Bah I misunderstood. Silas, and not Olof. My apologies once again as I meant well.

PrincessMia said...

I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. God bless.

Mia and family

~ J ~ said...

Oh no. Here I am sitting at my work desk crying like a baby.....


Im so sorry

Lone Star Purrs said...

Our prayers are with you. Our Momma is crying after reading this. May you take comfort in knowing that the "brothers" are back together again.

~Meeko, Kiara and mom Becca

Redcat said...

I understand how special your fur babies are to you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Fat Eric said...

Oh no, Zuleme, not Silas! That's so awful. We are crying for you, and we know all those who loved Silas though this blog will be thinking of you. Please let us know how you are all doing when you feel up to it.

Shaggy and Scout said...

Hugs to all of you! We are terribly saddened by this news. We are holding you all in our hearts.

Shaggy and Scout said...

I just re-read the poem. You were always afraid he would get hit by a car. Is this what happened? Oh how I want to hold all of you. sss's mom

Just Ducky said...

Oh no. So quickly life changes and those we love are gone.

Victor Tabbycat said...

Mom's eyes are leaking. She read your poem to Dad. We're very, very sorry. First Fergus, now Silas. Your poem is beautiful, and that last picture of Silas is wonderful. I'm sorry that it turned out to be the last. We were enjoying reading about his fear of the kittens. Hold Brendan close, and Harper and Ramona too.

Smeagol and Strider, Mystery (Sunnin' at the Bridge) and Gizmo too! said...

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We've only known you all for a short time but have enjoyed meeting your family through this blog. We're sendin' purrs and hugs to you all.

Edsel/The Pooch said...

we are very, very sorry that you have lost another. but they are together at the Bridge. delight in the kittens, they are the "new" generation. bless you for taking them in.

Beau said...

Mom and I are extremely sad over this. Mom eyes keep shedding water. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

DK & The Fluffies said...

"The essence of all beauty, I call love, The attribute, the evidence, and end, The consummation to the inward sense Of beauty apprehended from without, I still call love." -Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The Fluffy Tribe said...

Our sympathies from Poiland for your loss. It is good the brothers can be together though, even though it makes your heart ache. Our thoughts are with you ~Poiland Tribe

Timmy said...

This maked me very sad indeed. My heart goes out to all those at Caturday.

Boni said...

I'm so sorry. Kitty and bean hugs to all of you still on this side of the rainbow bridge.
Boni, Sanjee, Mini and Robyn

Spock said...

I'm so very sorry guys. You are in our prayers.

Rahel Jaskow said...

I'm so very sorry.

Ivan from WMD said...

Oh no. This is just too sad to take. We are so so sorry. :-(

The Crew said...

To lose Silas so soon after Fergus. All your friends in the blogging community cry with you.

Charlotte
Crews' Mom

Kukka-Maria said...

I've been reading about your loss across the cat blogging community. Our thoughts are with you as you experience this loss.

Courtney, Kukka-Maria & Brach

Chatham said...

i am very, very sorry to hear about this. Purrs to all.

Puff said...

We are so sorry to hear about Silas. We are sending purrs and nuzzles to your family.
Puff & Spot.

Big Piney Woods Cats said...

Oh, no, this is so awful sad, we are so sorry, our hearts go out to you..Lovely tribute poem.....

Tommy and Teaghan said...

We just heard and we are oh so sorry that you lost your beloved Silas. We are all shedding many tears and hope to see him over the Rainbow Bridge someday. Purrs and hugs to you and your family. May you have strength to carry you through this.
Brenda, Beau Beau & Angie

Poppy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, but kitty heaven is very happy to include Silas into the fold. :} Bittersweet.

prairiesunshine said...

I would like to think that it did happen this way, that he saw Fergus and went to run with him and now they fly together. Probably the only comfort at all is that they are together. I don't know if I could go through this once, let alone twice so soon. We are grieving with you.

The Mama, Angel & Taz

Max said...

Oh man, not again. I am so so so sorry. This isn't fair, not at all :(

auntie p said...

That's such a touching verse.

With tears in my eyes
P

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

All of us are in sorrow over your loss of Silas. Please accept our deep heart felt purrayers and headbutts.That indeed was a lovely photo of Silas.

debra, abby, boo, jinx,ping & baby grace

P'nut said...

I am so terribly sorry & heartbroken over Silas's passing. He was a treasure & a joy to read about and I will miss him dearly. I truly hope he & Fergus have found each other once again and are happy. My thoughts are with you and I thank you for bringing all your furry friends into my life and letting me fall in love with them.