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Holly - 02 Feb 2005 17:23 GMT
I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
It is a bit long but I would like to shareit with you all.

PHENIOX

A lonely lady sits at home on a dreary rainy day,
She hears a voice outside in the rain.
"Meow" "Meow" crys this voice sounding so very full of pain.
This lonely lady rises from her chair to find this sad voice.
She looks out front and on the sides and hears the cry again,
Now this paniced lonely lady is filled with fear,
Where is this little voice, it has to be near.
The lonely lady on hands and knees is crawling through the mud, she
finds the voice and what she sees makes her heart go thud.
There you are all balled up, crying out in pain.
The lonely lady scoops you up to take you out of the rain.
She brings you in you try to run, but instead cry out in pain.
The lonely lady takes one look and what she sees is such a shame, You
are so tiny, and someone as caused you so much pain.
So the lady gathers you up filled with lots of tears, for she fears the
only way to easy your pain is let you have eternal rest.
Oh its such a shame.
But wait, what is that sound, I swear you are trying to purr as if to
say wait maybe I can stay another day.
This lonely lady says I will take my chances so its off to the vet we
go.
Dr. Lee I will doctor and mend you as best he can and if God choose to
let you stay, you best belive you will never have to stay back out in
the rain.
Dr. Lee takes on look and all he can say is this is so wrong its such a
shame, so much is broken , she is in such pain.
I look at the Dr. and see that he took has been brought to tears from
what you are going through.
He says he will do the best he can do and this little lonely lady
promises that when he is through she will show you home were you can
live with out fear untill all of ours days are through.
It has now been two weeks, Dr. Lee's office calls, they say to me Holly
you are needed after all. I hang up not finishing the call. I get in my
car and off I go. The 8 minute ride seems to far to go. When I arrive I
am assuming the worst, you had a few bad nights but I don't want to let
you go.
I arrive at the office, again all in tears, but Kathey says Holly,
Please do not cry it is time for Pheniox to go we have done all we can.
She then turns to me and says Pheniox is going to love your home.
Now this lonely lady is crying out of joy and rushes to your cage to
find out from you if you are will to take your place at my house were
there will be no pain.
You turn your face to me, you now have no eyes but seem not to care
because I know that you really see me in your mind. You begin to purr
so I know you are ready to go.
It has been many weeks and now your cast are gone, you are going to hop
abit but at least the worst is done.
My sweet dear Pheniox, they all say that I came to your aide, but
little do they now you have eased my pain.
I was so tired of fighting I know it is a shame, I had given up on life
untill I saw you work through you pain. You fought for your life like a
brave little things. Meowmie will fight for hers just the same. You
have stolen my heart and hid it away, you are my favorite and if I lost
you I would want to go away.

Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
Karen - 02 Feb 2005 17:54 GMT
That is so good it made me cry. What a marvelous, marvelous ode. Have we
seen piccies of Phoenix?

> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
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>
> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
Holly - 02 Feb 2005 18:00 GMT
Thankyou, i just wanted to share how something some people take for
grante can change your life so much.

I posted a pic of her in my webshots album at
http://www.geocities.com/customdesignsbyholly/SashaNPheniox.html
Karen Chuplis - 02 Feb 2005 18:32 GMT
> Thankyou, i just wanted to share how something some people take for
> grante can change your life so much.
>
> I posted a pic of her in my webshots album at
> http://www.geocities.com/customdesignsbyholly/SashaNPheniox.html

They are beautiful!! God sends fuzzy angels sometimes too.
CatNipped - 02 Feb 2005 20:55 GMT
> Thankyou, i just wanted to share how something some people take for
> grante can change your life so much.
>
> I posted a pic of her in my webshots album at
> http://www.geocities.com/customdesignsbyholly/SashaNPheniox.html

Beautiful homage, and beautiful kitties.  Phoenix is *SO* lovely - how could
anyone have hurt her so badly!!???

Hugs,

CatNipped
Christine Burel - 02 Feb 2005 18:08 GMT
Wow, Holly, a beautiful poem, thank you.
Christine
> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>
> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
Irulan - 02 Feb 2005 19:11 GMT
How lovely, Holly. I'm sure Phoenix loves(ed) you very much. I'm so glad
 you were shown that pain can be alleviated. I hope you and Phoenix
have (had) many happy years. I don't know if Phoenix is still with you
or if she has gone to the RB?
Jazz & his mama

> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>
> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.

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Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

Holly - 02 Feb 2005 19:23 GMT
Oh my presious Pheniox is still with me actually she will have a
birthday on the 14th ( not sure if that is her real b-day but it seems
like a good day) she will be 2. She was about 3 months old when I found
her.
CatNipped - 02 Feb 2005 20:56 GMT
> Oh my presious Pheniox is still with me actually she will have a
> birthday on the 14th ( not sure if that is her real b-day but it seems
> like a good day) she will be 2. She was about 3 months old when I found
> her.

Ohmygawd!!  She was hurt that badly at 3 months of age???!!  Do you know
what happened to her, was she hit by a car, or did someone deliberately hurt
her?

Hugs,

CatNipped
Holly - 02 Feb 2005 21:08 GMT
Unfortunalty
a 7 year old boy was allowed to do this, the parents showed no
concern, but charges were filed and the little boy went to detention
hall.
Karen - 02 Feb 2005 21:18 GMT
OMG. That is just tragic. tragic. tragic. And yet, she and you found each
other and that would probably not have been, so I guess for everything there
is a bit of quid pro quo.

> Unfortunalty
> a 7 year old boy was allowed to do this, the parents showed no
> concern, but charges were filed and the little boy went to detention
> hall.
CatNipped - 02 Feb 2005 21:34 GMT
> Unfortunalty
> a 7 year old boy was allowed to do this, the parents showed no
> concern, but charges were filed and the little boy went to detention
> hall.

Ohmygawd, how awful!!  You just know that that's a serial killer in the
making!  At seven years old a child should have already developed a sense of
empathy, and he clearly does not have one!

Thank goodness she found you!!!

Hugs,

CatNipped
Marina - 03 Feb 2005 04:36 GMT
>>Unfortunalty
>>a 7 year old boy was allowed to do this, the parents showed no
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> making!  At seven years old a child should have already developed a sense of
> empathy, and he clearly does not have one!

If his parents showed no concern when he did this to the kitten, how
could he have learned compassion? Obviously not from his parents.
Anyway, I'm so glad that Pheniox and you, Holly, found each other and
that she came through her suffering. A beautiful tribute.

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Shiral - 03 Feb 2005 01:02 GMT
A beautiful tribute, Holly.  And how sad that a child could harm an
innocent animal so terribly. It breaks my heart to think of what
Pheniox endured and what other poor animals endure at the hands of
thoughtless people. But an angel guided her to you, for help, shelter
and love when she needed help the most.  Made me thankful that I keep
Pan, Francesca and Nina inside and away from such awful experiences!
Melissa
Irulan - 02 Feb 2005 23:07 GMT
> Oh my presious Pheniox is still with me actually she will have a
> birthday on the 14th ( not sure if that is her real b-day but it seems
> like a good day) she will be 2. She was about 3 months old when I found
> her.

I'm so glad to hear she is still with you. That was a really sweet thing
you wrote about her. I hope she knows that you have both saved each
other. What a lovely story.
Jazz & his mama

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Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

Yowie - 02 Feb 2005 20:06 GMT
Wow, thats so good.

Why  is this monitor so misty?

Yowie

> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>
> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
Holly - 02 Feb 2005 20:11 GMT
I am sorry I did not mean to make everyone cry,
I just wanted to share my furry angel with everyone.
Karen - 02 Feb 2005 20:28 GMT
It's not a bad thing :)

> I am sorry I did not mean to make everyone cry,
> I just wanted to share my furry angel with everyone.
Lynn - 02 Feb 2005 21:09 GMT
Holly,
This is one of the most beutiful stories I have ever heard. You and Pheonix
are both angels to each other. It was a great pleasure to read your story
and to know that there are such wonderful people in the world. Thank you
for sharing. Hugs to Pheonix!
Jean Hobbs - 04 Feb 2005 12:41 GMT
That is really beautiful, and today all the letters I read seem to be making
me cry.    Jean.P.
> Wow, thats so good.
>
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> >
> > Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
hobbs - 18 Feb 2005 05:45 GMT
Beg pardon I did read it,I thought it sounded familiar but couldn't recall
answering it, and if read, how could I not answer it,  but I did
     Jean.P.
> That is really beautiful, and today all the letters I read seem to be making
> me cry.    Jean.P.
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> > >
> > > Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
KellyH - 02 Feb 2005 21:42 GMT
>I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
> It is a bit long but I would like to shareit with you all.

Bless you for giving Pheniox a chance at life.

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Susan M - 03 Feb 2005 02:55 GMT
Holly:

I am horrified that someone would harm your kitty so much.  I am so touched
by the story of how you rescued her and how you have helped each other.
She's a beautiful kitty and I wish you many more happy healthy years
together.

Susan M
Otis and Chester

>I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
> It is a bit long but I would like to shareit with you all.
Holly - 03 Feb 2005 14:26 GMT
Yes, Pheniox was my life saver.
I may have cared for her, but she has done so much for me.
O J - 03 Feb 2005 22:36 GMT
>I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
>I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
>It is a bit long but I would like to share it with you all.
---------------------<snip>----------------------

I am so glad that you shared that story.  It's nice to know that
Pheniox has found so much love in her life.

Regards and Purrs,
O J
CATherine - 04 Feb 2005 02:58 GMT
>I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
>I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
>It is a bit long but I would like to shareit with you all.
>
>PHENIOX

What a lovely and loving story. Bless you for rescuing Phoenix. What a
perfect name. And a filthy pox on the b*st*rd that hurt an innocent
furbaby!

--
CATherine
Krista - 04 Feb 2005 05:26 GMT
> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
> It is a bit long but I would like to shareit with you all.

(snipped lovely post)

Thank you for sharing Pheniox's story.  Is that how she got her name?

I'm glad the two of you found each other.   :-)

------
Krista
Holly - 04 Feb 2005 14:51 GMT
When I took her to the vet the first time they asked for a name, I felt
like I had to hurry up and come up with one so it is Pheniox (but I
think I spelled it wrong) but it stuck and she seems to like it.
Jeannie - 08 Feb 2005 14:17 GMT
Thank you for sharing your poem. Sounds like you are both taking care of
each other. I am glad to know that there are people out there willing to
take a chance on a poor animal.
Thanks.
hobbs - 18 Feb 2005 05:40 GMT
I must have missed this while I was waiting for a new monitor,
but I would still like to say how moving and beautiful it is Holly,
I know Holly can't answer at the moment, but can someone tell me,
is Pheniox blind? hoping not.  Jean.P.
> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>
> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
CatNipped - 18 Feb 2005 15:01 GMT
>I must have missed this while I was waiting for a new monitor,
> but I would still like to say how moving and beautiful it is Holly,
> I know Holly can't answer at the moment, but can someone tell me,
> is Pheniox blind? hoping not.  Jean.P.

Yes, little Pheniox is both blind and deaf from the abuse she suffered.
Here's a picture that Holly posted:

http://www.geocities.com/customdesignsbyholly/SashaNPheniox.html

Hugs,

CatNipped

>> I was doing a bit of cleaning yesterday and found my memory box. Inside
>> I found this ode I had written to my cat Pheniox.
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>>
>> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
hobbs - 19 Feb 2005 03:40 GMT
thats so sad .  Unfortunately I couldn't get the pics only the empty sqares
that often happens to me, I'll try again another time and see if I have any
luck
thanks for letting me know anyway   Jean.P
> >I must have missed this while I was waiting for a new monitor,
> > but I would still like to say how moving and beautiful it is Holly,
[quoted text clipped - 72 lines]
> >>
> >> Thanks for ready guys I know it is long.
CatNipped - 18 Feb 2005 15:12 GMT
>I must have missed this while I was waiting for a new monitor,
> but I would still like to say how moving and beautiful it is Holly,
> I know Holly can't answer at the moment, but can someone tell me,
> is Pheniox blind? hoping not.  Jean.P.

What's especially touching about this story is what I didn't know when I
first read it.

Holly has been battling cancer for some time now.  She had a mastectomy,
then a hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and now brain surgery
to remove a cancerous tumor.  Battling a killer disease like that must be so
*tiring* and hard - the pain, the surgeries, all the treatments that at the
time seem worse than the disease.  Holly was so depressed and tired of
fighting, but then Pheniox came along, battered and broken beyond belief,
hurt, frightened, alone in the rain.  Yet Pheniox fought desperately to hang
onto her life despite the pain, despite the blindness, despite the deafness.
I think this, more than anything, gave Holly the courage and determination
to go on fighting her own battle for her life.  I think that's why this bond
between them is so strong.

Gotta stop now, I'm crying at my desk again!  ;>

Hugs,

CatNipped
Katrina - 18 Feb 2005 16:13 GMT
>> I must have missed this while I was waiting for a new monitor,
>> but I would still like to say how moving and beautiful it is Holly,
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> determination to go on fighting her own battle for her life.  I think
> that's why this bond between them is so strong.

Ahhh... and now I get the significance of Pheonix's name...

Katrina
 
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