Romeo had curled up to sleep that afternoon. He awoke and the world was very different. He sat up, stretched and yawned, licked his paws and preened his whiskers.

He looked around in the soft, warm light of the day and noticed another two cats watching him, love in their eyes. “Gizmo, Teko? Is that really you. I haven’t seen you for so many years. I missed you when you went away.”

“We’ve been here waiting,” said Gizmo.

“Come,” said Teko, “Let’s go and chase butterflies.”

The three old friends raced happily across the Asphodel Meadows, together again at last.

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Daisy Blacklock
Daisy Blacklock(@daisy-blacklock)
1 year ago

This is a beautiful, heart-warming story. Great job Carrie!

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
1 year ago

This is so moving, Carrie. And I like the happy ending.

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
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1 year ago

I agree, Carrie.

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
1 year ago

Heartwarming story Carrie. I had to google the Asphodel meadows so learned something new today. Nicely done.

Marianna Pieterse
Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
1 year ago

Carrie, this is so beautiful! I agree with you that it is lovely to think of them being reunited. This made me smile.

Marianna Pieterse
Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
1 year ago

Carrie, it is always heartbreaking to see how the animals who stay behind miss their friends and siblings.

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