Carpe Diem Cat
Welcome to Mondays With Merlin. The wit & wisdom of an old Siamese cat. This is a favorite quote and a photo taken two summers ago before losing my sight, before developing kidney disease and just before my sister Coco died. Two years go by quickly and for that matter, two months, two weeks or two days. With that in mind, be clear about what you value and don’t waste a minute on things that don’t matter like jealousy, blame or vanity. Look how handsome and full-bodied I was and now…
my body is wasting away. None of us know how long we have and I am enjoying what may be last summer with gusto. It’s not always pretty sight but it’s the truth. On your deathbed I guarantee you won’t wish you’d played more Angry Birds.
31 Comments
catfromhell
Dearest Merlin,
My Hissy old Licorice had a wonderful summer and fall 2 years ago! He was very much like yous! Me still misses him as he was such an integral part of our lives, but he went in his own time and in his own way, knowing he was much lived, by not only us his family, but by his great blogging family as well. We loves yous and will cherish every moment yous shares with us.
Kisses
Nellie (and her Mommy)
boomermuse
Thanks dear ones for all your kind words and support.
Texas, a cat in New York
Dear Merlin, you are so beautiful and your wise words prove it.
Enjoy this summer as much as you can and when fall comes, know that you are loved.
We hold you in our thoughts and purrs.
Mary Matthews
I agree, you are a wise and beautiful cat. “Oh she had not these ways
when all the wild summer was in her gaze ” William Butler Yeats
The Musings Of A Crazy Cat Lady
Merlin, we think of you quite a bit. We hope all your days are sweet and filled with love and happiness.
meowmeowmans
You are so very wise, Merlin. You’re in our hearts, thoughts and purrs all the time.
Glogirly and Katie
Carpe Diem… that’s like Seize the Fish, right?
Hmmm, does carpe taste like salmon?
Good luck in the Debate tomorrow, Odin. We just know it’s going to be fun!
: ) Katie
Tamago
Merlin, I totally agree with you, we should not waste time on those negative things. I think seizing the day and enjoying every moment is important. You are very special kitty and how you look doesn’t matter. You have beautiful mind and strong spirit.
Skeeter and Izzy
Merlin, I have always thought that should I be able to chose my time of passing I would want it to be in the fall when the air is clear and crisp and the world is ablaze with the beauty of color and clear blue skies. The blue of those beautiful eyes that may no longer see outward but see to the soul.The color of your fur like the warm earth beneth the falling leaves and the silken fog on an autumn morn. You dear friend are as beautiful as the day you were born. We are all on the same journey with you even tho some cannot face their mortality and spend their time fighting the inevitable instead of seizing the day.Yesterday is gone,tomorrow is not promised but today is what we have.
With all of our love and many purrs of comfort to you and your family. We wish you today…may it be the best day ever.
Kathy, Skeeter and Izzy >^..^<
boomermuse
Many purrs of thanks for your kind thoughts and poetic words.
Daisy the Curly Cat
What beautiful, beautiful words.
Abby
Merlin
We want to help you in seizing this moment.
The Katnip Mom said it best and she is right. Beauty is in the soul which endures far far longer than this body we all inhabit.
(((hugs)))
purrs
>^,,^<
✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.
Eric and Flynn
Age brings wisdom Merlin and you have that by the bucket load. We wish you many more days enjoyed with gusto.
CarenOsrinGittleman (@CatChatCaren)
Katnip Lounge said it best, we couldn’t agree more. ((((hugs)))) to you and Merlin
Katnip Lounge
Merlin, it’s your soul that has beauty, not it’s vessel. Not that we still don’t find you a handsome pusskins! Enjoy every day, every minute.
Marg
Oh Merlin, we are so sorry you aren’t feeling well. We hope you can feel a little better.
Could you give Mom a message from us. Tell her our Mom wrote her an email about the Auction and her donation. Thanks so much.
Take care.
Stephanie
So poignant. So apt for the waning days of summer. Beautiful and bittersweet, Merlin’s dignified dotage is a metaphor for life itself.
animalartist
Merlin, the body does not matter, it’s the spirit inside–and that is still full strength! Have a wonderful Monday.
CATachresis
I can’t argue with you there sweet Merlin! Have a peaceful day xox
Cheysuli
Ah Merlin,you are wise as only a cat can be-
Connie Marie
Merlin, Beauty is skin only deep. You are going thru your hardships with wisdom and dignity. Sharing your words and thoughts though sometimes a nap sounds better I bet.
PS.
You are extremely amazing if you have time to play Angry Birds. lol
Cherry City Kitties
Merlin, we love you so much. You are an amazing, gentle soul and we hold you in our hearts.
Alice Towery
Dear Merlin,
I love you
Ingrid King
What a poignant and bittersweet post. It’s hard to see Merlin fade away even in photos. My heart goes out to you as you accompany him on this final stage of his journey here on earth.
Brian
you are a very special and wise one Merlin and our hearts are with you every single day.
Zee and Zoey - Deb Barnes
Very profound words, Merlin. We love you so much! xoxox
Phoenix
Merlin, you are a shining example of what it means to seize life by the tail! May all your days be sweet.
Fisher
Merlin you have such wisdom. We wish you easy transitions in whatever you choose. We know you are surrounded with love from so many.
d'Artagnan Rumblepurr
Sweet Merlin, we’re keeping you in our thoughts and purrs. Your sweet mummy is also in them.
Cat-from-Sydney
Merlin dear,
As long as there’s nip, life is good. Yeah…one day at a time my friend, one day at a time. I was almost at death’s door last year and made everyone worry. So now I tell everyone, don’t worry, be happy. har har har *evil laughs*
Brad the Most Handsome
Kathryn
Merlin is so very special.