I had my Qtip 19 years.And this was the last of several poems I wrote about him and paintings I painted of him. This is an acrylic painting I painted, "Qtip #3" and a poem, "Hole in My Heart", I combined to create this inspirational piece. Hope you enjoy! The second photo is Qtip's grave. ..................................... Now I have a very big hole in my heart; My life is now missing an important part. I feel this loss more than anyone can know. I guess it's because we loved each other so. He scampers through dreams so I see him at night. By day I feel him; so I know he's alright. No longer can I put my face in his hair, to give us comfort and to show him I care. No longer can I feel his warmth in my arms. They are now empty, and I'm without his charms. No longer do I hear his sweet meow. Yes, his soft raspy voice is silent now. I miss my Qtip so terribly, for sure. He was so wonderful and his love so pure. In every room I still feel his presence, yet my longing for him is very intense. I expect to see his cheery face each day. Yes, I am disappointed in ev'ry way. I know I will be without him each morn. And,oh how, that makes me feel so forlorn. Though he's not beside me when I go to bed, his presence is still very much in my head. My heart feels such pain,and without him I ache. He'll never again be here when I awake. I try to put cheery thoughts in my head, but thoughts of Qtip still creep in instead. Sometimes I feel that I still hear his meow. One time it was music, but it is cruel now. Words that were special to him I used to say. Now even My voice is silent in my day. Yet words in my head and the song in my heart still sing lovely music to what has depart. Qtip has left me sweet memories to live over and over for all he did give. In all of my dreams Qtip still plays a part. Yes, to help to fill this big hole in my heart.
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Shannon Slaydon 11 Jul 2010
So this is the famous Q-Tip I've heard so much about, Sharon! What a beautiful and moving tribute! I know exactly how you must feel about losing a devoted pet that you love so much!Ginger Lovellette 27 Mar 2010
Lovely and moving tribute!karen Salley'Rice 25 Feb 2010
What a lovely heart-felt tribute, I admire your passion and the strength it took to express your feelings in this wonderful memorial. xoxo karenDelores Knowles 26 Nov 2009
I love this -- both image and words. It's a year ago this month that we lost our beloved will pomeranian. I can still hear his nails as he walks across the kitchen floor.Sharon Lee 12 Aug 2008
Sharon, I know "that hole". I just lost my beautiful Pudge Boy, my little pomeranian who was 17 years. But what helps me is that I try to remember that God allowed me to hold him for 17 years, and I am so greateful for every second of his little life! God Bless you. SharonWilliam Ellis 30 Jul 2008
Very touching.joseph wilson 08 Jul 2008
beautiful tribute!Susan Cherry 06 Jul 2008
Sharon, another beautiful tribute to Q-tip. I love this work, I think it resonates with all who have lost a beloved pet, makes me miss my Leo more......17 yr with him..........thanks again for saying what I feel, but don't have words to say...........blessings -suziJulie Mayser 06 Jul 2008
A wonderful expression of your feelings, Sharon....Lili 30 Jun 2008
Beautiful artwork, what an adorable kitty. I also lost my beloved cat and I'm still not over it, will never be I guess. I feel your pain and sure understand how you feel but remember your wonderful kitty is around you, well I like to believe mine is, that's a recomforting thought to feel his presence around!=^_^=Ruth Kauffman 29 Jun 2008
This is so well done...I can feel your pain, Sharon!! I can't even begin to think how I would feel if I lost Midnight and I've only had him 3 1/2 years!!!! He's a part of me now just like Qtip was a part of you!!! It's very sad...Tahnja Wolter 28 Jun 2008
beautiful in every wayMary Janosik 28 Jun 2008
I love the kitty in the garden. Pets are such a blessing in our lives. I share your grief as I have had some very special pets over the years. Wish they had longer life-spans. You were lucky to have him for 19 years.... :)Sandra McClure 27 Jun 2008
Sorry for your loss. Very nice tribute Sharon.Olga van Dijk 27 Jun 2008
I know the feeling of loss. My mother-in-law is fighting the battle of her life. We'll leave for Holland upcoming Monday to spend some quality time with this wonderful woman. --Love and Light~OlgaLoredana 27 Jun 2008
Very Sad this is lovely :Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 27 Jun 2008
Beautiful moving tribute to your cat Qtip...Beautiful work of Art..So sorry for Your Loss my Friend...Sounds like Qtip was a very special cat ...(((((Hugs)))))...Dee&DavidBrenda Loveless 27 Jun 2008
what a beautiful and touching tribute to your dear kitty~Shakeh Sarookhanian 27 Jun 2008
I am so so sad that you loose your beautiful cat, I know how passionate and sweet they are .And a Great work you have done for him!Tammy Heywood 27 Jun 2008
Awww Sharon, such a lovely tribute to Qtip, they fill such a large part of our lives and when they depart it leaves the biggest hole imaginable. Some say "they are just an animal" but for those of us that treasure them they are so much more. I would be lost without my babies, and each time I lose one it is another peice of me gone.Evelyn Simon 27 Jun 2008
It's so hard when a loved one dies, and it's just as hard when a furry loved one passes :o(. So sorry for your lose Sharon. This is beautiful.Karen Corcoran 27 Jun 2008
Even though Qtip is not with you now, I'm sure he's sending you, hugs and kisses from across the heavens. An patiently waiting and dreaming about the day, you'll meet again. Well done.Anonymous Guest 27 Jun 2008
...awesome....James Robb 27 Jun 2008
Beautiful Sharon!lillianhibiscus 27 Jun 2008
Such a moving tribute which sums up all the feelings you have when you lose a special cat. I lost my Willow September 2006. It was sudden and it was the worst experience of my life. We had such a bond. I have losr four others since then, and I love them all so dearly and miss them so dearly. things are never the same again once you lose themCarolyn Taylor 27 Jun 2008
So moving to see the image and read teh poetry, Sharon. We can all indentify with your feelings of loss!Anneke Hut 27 Jun 2008
It's very sad to lose your sweet buddy that gave you so much love for so many years. He will be missed so much! Luckily there are wonderful memories to cherish, so much to be thankful of. I will be thinking of you, dear Sharon, I hope that you will soon be able to look back with a smile. You've made a wonderful memorial poem for Qtip!Teresa Trant 27 Jun 2008
very lovelyPamela Davidson 27 Jun 2008
It is always hard to lose a loved one whether it be human or pet, we all know when we bring home that little bundle that unfortunately we will outlive them. The poem is wonderful Sharon. I would like to suggest for the top image that you try a blending filter over Q-tip so the text is easier to read. Thanks for typing it out in the info, its very meaningful. Lovely spot for Q-tip, my waldo lies beneath a dwarf willow.Mimoza Oronova 27 Jun 2008
Very nice work !Anne Dubois 27 Jun 2008
So sweet and touching.....Qtip was lucky to have you in his life.....they are part of our family as well........Big hugz sweetie!Annette Labedzki 27 Jun 2008
i had Squeaky for 21 years,I couldn't believe how long she lived, she finally died on a Good Friday about 4 yearsJim Cabay 27 Jun 2008
You gave Q-tip much love and your interaction in life enriched both your personalities and made your internal light shine even brighter--it is now time to move forward with your special light,(and the light that Q-tip gave you) and shine on others in this life. "We all shine on"..John Lennon----Life is truely a circle,(a ring ) and your ring is very golden--you have much positiveness to give all of us in this world with your golden talents and personality------Shine on Sharron--------Jimmel taylor 27 Jun 2008
Wonderful poem for your beautiful baby!! I had Genseng for 18 years. She was diabetic in her last five years. I can relate to your sorrow. When a small family member passes, it's very hard to get over! Hope you will find some solice in his memories! melDonald Schrier 27 Jun 2008
Very wonderful poem and sentement. I am a dog person and my attachment to them is so different and deeper then what I feel for the majority of people I meet. The hurt at their loss I find as painful as the loss of a family member so I can understand your feelings.Frank Maguire 27 Jun 2008
Sorry for your loss Sharon.MJ Mitchell 27 Jun 2008
My dear friend Sharon ~~~19 years is a long time to have a pet. I can empathize with you losing a pet you loved so dearly, although we didn't have our Timber but a short 6 years before someone took his life. There are so many pets that are not taken care of and/or neglected and even abused...and I can rest assured you took excellent care of your Qtip and he lived a long / happy / healthy life! He was here for a purpose to help you through maybe difficult times and to sooth you when you were feeling blue, to make you laugh, to add joy into your day - his job was/is over and a great 13 years of wonderful memories is what you have now! You tributes, Sharon, are beautiful! www dot petfinder dot com.Emily Reed 27 Jun 2008
KITTIES ARE SO HARD TO LOSE, AND YOU REMEMBER THEM ALWAYS. SWEET MEMORIAL!Kwabena Poku 27 Jun 2008
Fantastic work. Very nice compositionannette steens 27 Jun 2008
Sharon I had once a cat for 19 years but i got so many cats afterwards and before that one, so I love them all and no do not miss them. I am just thankful they give glance to my life and leave it as it is. Think for us people it's a lesson to know that life is going on and on for ever so we are al one instead of alone. You made a lovely painting and poem that is for sure.jee-shaun wang 27 Jun 2008
You are wonderful, leave Qtip a rose for me. It is a lovely poem, and the painting is timeless. Maybe we can see a version without the lyrics? (And I say lyrics because your poem sings.)Lucia Stewart 27 Jun 2008
Oh Sharon how special this is! So touching and understanding!Nira Dabush 27 Jun 2008
My dear Sharon.. I wish you to know.. that I so much understand you, true that not all are be able to understand what love to cats may be. I lost my cat Susum after 13 years of having her... it was the WORST Days of my life... I could not stop crying for 4 days and nights, and could not accept her death. She is till in my heart and always will be.. It's so wonderful you could write poems of your cat,Qtip.. you made such splendid painting also.. and a wonderful grave. With all my sorrow of lossing Sumsum, and also the sorrow of my kids, I brought 3 months after another cat, Silk.. who I love so very much. Just before I went to took him, and actually after she died I knew i'll take another... I asked her, and ME, in my heart to chose the right cat for us, who will bring joy and be as WONDERFUL As she was... ( because we know not all cats are the same )... and, I must tell I'm VERY HAPPY With my Silk.. he brings so many moments of joy, and LOVE to me... I hope you will bring another cat, and may you bring such loving cat , as Qtip was for YOU. love, hugs... NIRA