Tribute to barn cats

While we were out of town, Pepper, the last of our barn cats disappeared.  Whether to coyote or fisher or simply wandering away, we can't be sure.

I've been thinking of the various felines who have graced our yard with thier presence, and decided to play tribute to some of them here.

Holstein

They have wandered

on padded paws

in and out of our lives



Piglet

bringing wonder,
delight and entertainment
while doing the work
of rodent control


Diesel

Some remained too wild to touch
while others
shared licks, rubs
and contented purrs 


Pepper

these are always
the most difficult
to lose