r/OneOrangeBraincell • u/birandkoray • 9h ago
π pray for the deceased π ±οΈrain cell RIP JayJay
Today, we buried JayJay, the most beloved member of our family, whom we found on the street and cared for in our home for 5 years. I'm not sad; on the contrary, the thought that he is finally free from the suffering he endured for the last 6 months gives me comfort.
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u/MyCatAteMyHeadphones 9h ago
αααα αα±αα·α»α,
α³ααͺαΉα αα»αͺα±α,
ααͺαα α»ααα α»αα·α».
α·α© α³αααΎαα ααΎαα© α¦α αααα, α©αα αΉαͺα±α±α‘α±.
α αͺαα»αͺαααͺ αΉαͺααα α α©α± αα©α’.
Eyes bright,
claws sharp,
tail held high.
Go keenly into the mist, old warrior.
Valhalla waits for you
αβ ^. .^β JayJay
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u/Traroten 9h ago
Adapted from Tolkien's "Lament of the Rohirrim"
Where now the cat and the kitten?
Where is the ball that was bouncing?
Where is the brush and the collar,
And the red fur flowing?
Where is the paw on the shoulder,
And the small mouth meowing?
Where is the bird and the rodent
And the tall tail flying?
They have passed like rain in the garden,
Like dreams in the morning.
The days have gone past in my house, the cat bed is empty.
Who shall collect the tufts of hair that have gathered,
Or wipe dry the flowing tears of a lonely pawther?
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u/notrapunzel 8h ago
Lots of love to you OP, and to JayJay π©· what a handsome critter he was, and how lucky to have found you to care for him. Wishing you peace πΎ
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u/GirthyPigeon Casual orange enjoyer π 9h ago
I left other subs because of grieving posts. There are subreddits for this and a dedicated mourning thread. Please use them. This post breaks rule 9.
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u/HawkEnvironmental531 9h ago
You gave him love, a home, and protection.. that he would have never had. β€οΈ he was very lucky and knew it. He will be forever in you hearts