we are today saying goodbye to our beloved nelson, the oldest of our 4 housesitting cats we have been living with for 6 months, while the owner is still overseas.

he is 16, got stung by a bee or scorpion a week ago, and has since visibly walked between the realms despite us getting him to eat just pure cat paradise food. a moment ago he stopped accepting food altogether, even tuna.

it's been a connected super-interesting day on earth and we send him off to die another round and go back home for a while.

your poem could not have been better picked and timed.. thanks for sharing