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The whole presentation makes me want to melt into a weepy mess.

I can't thank you enough and am extremely honored. xo

But to be clear - it's only with your help that I have been able to accomplish what I have. If those cats could speak, they would be thanking you as well. 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱❤

❤ Your day will be blessed with much Love and Happiness! ❤

Thank you, Sweet Rose! xo

Thank you again, Mystical Rose. :)

That's so precious! It deserves the recognition it's getting! 💖💖💖

👏👏👏

We've been adopted by cats twice. No, three times... yeah. Anyway. "We'll never get pets" became... "I can't say no..." he loves the cats up a more than anyone else, despite not bringing them home! Cats love to adopt, I've learned. Saying "no" is too hard! Specifically for sweetheart men like your cat lover.

💖Even mine.💖

Guys who like cats are cool. Guys with hearts who cry and hold babies, ever so cool. The combination is peanut butter and chocolate.

Thank you, Jess! He's spent many a night up nursing a sick one.  They do adopt you, particularly when they're dropped off in the middle of nowhere and survive the coyotes. 💖

Thank you, Edible. All cats deserve a loving home. 🐱

I have to agree! I love furry angels! They are lifesavers and souls soothers, God bless every one.

And thank you. ❤️😎👏

Great poem.  I love the pic you used, so sweet and adds the aweeee element to the write ❤

Thank you, nikki! ❤

I chose that photo because it's actually him many a night. If not with a baby bottle then a hot-water one! Or ice pack bringing a fever down!

Thank you, nikkiemoe. Ahavati never fails to complement any poem with the perfect image. 📷📝

I just love you so much. <3

I love you more! <3

Thank you. xo

Impossible. <3

XO!

xoxoxo

LOL!

=)

:p

Oh Wow,

This is a beautiful recognition.
Few words says it all. 🌹

Thank you, Poetic_Strength! Much appreciated. xo

It really is an honor. Thank you, Poetic Strength.

The truer the inspiration, the truer the poem  :)

Ohhhh snap, Josh! Thank you!

Wow! Thank you, Josh!

Beautifully done. I love the use of Meter in this poem. Also how you have visualised it. Just makes this such a pretty read. A lovely tribute

Thank you, LG. And welcome to DU!

Ahavati does wonders with words. Thank you, LittleGift.

Really a cute picture, it's a nice theme for a masculine happy birthday, Ill have to check out the comp, it sounds interesting:)

Thanks, PR!  It's her visual comp held monthly.  I won last month so I don't expect to place this month; I enter them out of  inspirational fun! This is my wheel horse!  I do hope you enter! xo

Ahavati's keyboard is never for stereo-typing, that's for sure. Thanks, PR.

I have two fullsize keyboards, but I don't use them in stereo, either :)
I was looking around on your site and I really like the remembrance page, that's a nice touch..

He's a wonderful person, PR.  <3

Aw dear One... normally I might have sneezed but your treatment of this just totally made me forget about my allergy!

Kathy <3

Thank you, Kathy! Nice to see you back around these parts. You have been missed. <3

While I blink and blush  you remind me of how I've missed me also... but thank you for your words of welcome, dear One <3

<3 xo

Dear A,

Beautiful. The way you’ve formatted the piece with the bold type on words that emphasize character, the adorable picture to support the idea of the work and the last stanza to stop the crowd in their tracks! Show stopper this!!!!  Lovely tribute and really lovely write. H🌷  

Thank you, Honoria. Much appreciated, and Happy Valentine's Day!

I think this is one my favorites. You defined that strength with the image of something fragile. To me this is a winner.
Beautifully done.

Thank you, Wally! It's how I honestly feel.

I am sure I cannot say much that has not already been said considering the amount of time it took to scroll to the bottom of the comments but beautiful sentiment in this one.

Thank you, Asmodeus.

And this

Thank you, Kumar!

It is a great virtue to use strength in the right way and not for personal gain. I struggle with this concept a lot. Great one.

Thank you, Evan.