vanished
vanished 1977 lithe black body playful flicking tail four busy paws and soft meow gone. my guess hot summer day windows open took a hike slid into a parked car hid under the seat ferried who knows where seven weeks later squeak at the door sharp ribs showing, abraded pads tell a harsh journey cat, forever changed
Some can, do return,
to our surprise and delight.
Welcome back home, dear!
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In resonance:
https://substack.com/home/post/p-168422826
Powerful story recalled beautifully!