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Judy is very old, but she still moves and carries herself with style. Her coat is thick and golden, and silky smooth. In her long life she has devoured a vast amount of knowledge. Her desire is to give pleasure, and to be loved in return.
However today is fated to be a catastrophe, for Judy’s memory is failing. A fine specimen of a feline has just walked past Judy’s open front door. Judy smiles and follows, for she has always loved cats. Judy was never seen again, despite a wide ranging search. Rest in Love Judy.
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Almost every week I post a short piece of flash fiction on the ‘Friday Fictioneer’ site in America, the above story is this week is more a memoir than fiction.
Thank you for sharing this tender memory of Judy. She clearly achieved her heart’s desire and gave much pleasure and it doesn’t end. We never forget our beloved companions,
I do appreciate this, thank you Jilly
Dear Michael,
That took an unexpected turn. All the while I thought Judy was the cat. Sweet ending line.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Hi Rochelle, this post was more a memoir, Judy was a much loved gold colour dog during my childhood
A good way to go I’d say
It appears that many cats agree about that, although in this one of my childhood memoir’s, Judy was a gold coloured dog.
I hope Judy was happy, wherever she ended up.
Me to Iain, Judy was a much loved gold coloured dog during my childhood
I’m still not sure whether Judy was a cat or a person. Either way, you clearly miss her X
Thank you Liz, this post was more a memoir, Judy was a much loved gold colour dog during my childhood
Your story is dually poignant and comforting. If you have to go, I can think of much worse ways.
Many cats seem to agree and take themselves away to a quiet spot when their time is up.
I enjoyed that, though I am still wondering who Judy is. But I can think of no finer way of disappearing from this earth.
Thank you Sandra, this post was more a memoir, Judy was a much loved gold coloured dog from my childhood
I felt that this post was quite personal, Michael. There is that sadness and sentimentality about it. Wonderfully written.
Thank you Linda, this post was a memoir, Judy was a much loved gold coloured dog during my childhood
I also thought Judy was a cat. A soft and gentle way to go.
At times Judy could feel like she was a cat at times, she was rather gentle and enjoyed watching the world pass by… , my post this week was more a memoir, Judy was a much loved gold colour dog during my childhood
There is both a melancholic and joyous feel to your little story. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Claire, when our dog Judy went missing it was a melancholic moment, but now we celebrate her life with use
Sweet story, I hope Judy continued to be loved.
She certainly did.
poignant story
Thank you
What a befitting tribute to Judy. For a moment I thought Judy was a grand old lady, till you described the golden coat. 🙂
The tale took an unexpected turn, and that;’s was really tugged my heart.
How beautifully told, Michael.
Thank you so much Natasha,