I very rarely write CNF. But when Artemis died, I couldn’t find a lot of flash that captured the loss of a much-loved pet. It felt important to me to try and put that feeling into words. Thanks for publishing this, @emergejournal.bsky.social ❤️ 🐈 emergeliteraryjournal.com/artemis/ - ThreadSky

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social • 89 days ago

I very rarely write CNF. But when Artemis died, I couldn’t find a lot of flash that captured the loss of a much-loved pet. It felt important to me to try and put that feeling into words. Thanks for publishing this, @emergejournal.bsky.social ❤️ 🐈

https://emergeliteraryjournal.com/artemis/

Comments

alisonwassell.bsky.social•89 days ago

As the owner/servant of a very old cat who rescued me 15 years ago, I could really relate to this. Beautiful work, as always.

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

That made me laugh, Alison, ‘owner/servant’ 😊 And thank you. A skull full of love to you ❤️🐈

devaneemily.bsky.social•89 days ago

Oh James, that hit me right in the heart. Beautiful x

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

Thanks, Emily! A skull full of love to you ❤️ 🐈

devaneemily.bsky.social•89 days ago

My Freddie is still hanging on in there... gave him an extra squeeze this morning x

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

Oh, Freddie. Lots of love to him and to you ❤️ 🐈‍⬛

uksherka.bsky.social•89 days ago

You've written a real gem, James. Love this a lot! Sending a hug.

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

Thanks, Sherry - hug gladly received 😊 A skull full of love to you ❤️🐈

taniahershman.bsky.social•89 days ago

That's so beautiful, James, thank you for writing this. My beloved Sylvie died last week and I have had so many messages of love and support and understanding from friends who understand exactly how hard this is, that she was family. x

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

Thanks Tania, and I’m so sorry to hear about your beloved Sylvie. I bet you gave her the best home. A skull full of love to you ❤️ 🐈

taniahershman.bsky.social•89 days ago

Thank you so much, James 💕🐈‍⬛

marjie.bsky.social•86 days ago

This is lovely, and I’m sorry for your pain. I, like so many, have shared it. It’s excruciating.

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•86 days ago

Thanks, Marjie ❤️🐈

jackmmorris.bsky.social•87 days ago

That’s me in bits - you so capture that feeling. I have three 13 year old cats. I adore all of them and think a lot about how I don’t get to keep them forever. X

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•87 days ago

It’s heartbreaking, isn’t it? Artemis did so well; the vets gave her a couple of months at most and she lasted over a year. The steroids were amazing at keeping things at bay - you wouldn’t have known there was anything wrong with her to look at her. A skull full of love to you and yours, Jack ❤️🐈

jackmmorris.bsky.social•87 days ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

jamesmontgomery.bsky.social•89 days ago

Miss you 🐾 ❤️