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Tag Archives: cats
Faithful Furry Friend
Always by my side My ever faithful Mindy; Helping me to heal. [Knocked for six by a fever of 104F (40C) Mindy is proving a great sick nurse]
Posted in Animals & Nature, Daily Life, Haiku
Tagged cats, fever, haiku, illness, pets, poem, poetry
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Dear Cat
Stroking your fur, I sink into your purr And I feel my anxiety lessen. The stress of the day, Floats so gently away, In my life you’re a wonderful blessing. I cuddle you tight, When things aren’t feeling right, You … Continue reading
Oh to be a Cat!
The life of a cat, Has long been something that, I have secretly somewhat aspired to. It would be so nice, To spend time chasing mice, And recover with a snooze on the lean-to. To sleep through the day, Have … Continue reading
Posted in Animals & Nature, Daily Life, Frivolity and Frippery
Tagged cats, daily life, poem, poetry
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The complicated dynamic between a cat and her owner
I used to think I owned a cat. That she belonged to me. I brought her home, And played with her. At first I didn’t see I didn’t own my cat at all, You see, my cat owned me.
