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Mojo The Dignicat ( a repost memorial.)
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Mojo The Dignicat ( a repost memorial.) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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 * * * I almost washed a cat tonight. Mojo crept into the tub of my washer on the porch and I thought quite nothing of dousing liquid soap upon the pile of darks in dirtied wait, I almost didn't hesitate-- but then I heard her yell. "What the hell?" As I jumped back. A launderess under attack-- gold eye green and flashing hiss flat ears snarling: "Launder this!" as she leapt from the machine she let me know who was the queen and damned near gave me heart attack as she scrambled down my back before she climbed the pine tree where she howled her misery: "rrrrralph?" she sounded pitiful. "Ralph" I answered to the tree. "Rrrrrrrrrrrawlph" she voiced her misery. "Ralph." I spoke serenity, cooing kittiness. I got the ladder from the shed "Ralph?" I asked with every step and put it close to where I thought a few feet o'er my head she was frozen to the spot, she clawed the bark to nervous bits and hissed hating circumstance of this: Mojo needed help. She had climbed the long lean trunk unto the heights of branchlessness at the very top of tree and her cry directed me to where I thought the poor cat was at the bend of very tip and Mojo pled a plea of "Ralph" and I "ralphed" a message back: "Mama will be there." I purred. "RRRRRrrralph?" she hurried me. Her cries were worries, dignicat. My answers were a lie, in fact. I couldn't reach the stranded cat. The ladder short, and I too fat to play a fireman, I sat and wailed to her goodbye. "Ralph." I sighed, my head in hands. "Ralph?" she seemed to understand and scooted downward on the trunk like a lineman late for lunch she reversed the steps of cat and would have leapt if not for that I had ralphed the message back, "Mojo kitty, home!" There might have been a "snoopy dance" but she wasn't dawg, but cat. So she played it cool and that was good enough for me. "Ralph." I chided needlessly. I rubbed her head. She ignored me-- her dignity restored, and we hissed our game again. I heard the washer ceasing spin cycle so I cleaned the lint from the dryer to prepare noting it was warm in there-- I turned to gather wash. I filled a basket full of wet and closed the lid of washer that had almost caused a kitty death, thinking that I had last laugh I wiped a forehead full of sweat with an elbow, saying "whew!" I'd almost churned some Kitty Stew, thinking, "Mojo, I'll get you..." as I turned to place my wash in the dryer, thoughtless toss with a couple sheets of "soft" I thought that I was done. Then I hit the button "on". Then I knew that I was wrong for with a thump and kitty squall-- Mojo was not safe at all. "RAAAAAAAAALPH!" I heard beyond the door. thump-thump RALPH with the next turn. So I bent to give her leave as she treed my arm to flee right back up the very tree that had caused us both such grief, and thus I gave it up. I had a can of tuna stashed. I opened up the can and laughed and placed it on the table where she was sure to notice there was chicken of the sea. And not a "Ralph" exhanged this time-- Mojo made the record climb backwards kitty down the tree and not a "Ralph" exchanged as we trained each other well. Mojo is an evil cat. Good thing that the cat owns me-- a witch who understands the need to be alone sometimes, I creep to places dangerous. * * * Mojo passed away this morning, victim of a hit and run. But I wanted to repost this in honor of feisty spirit--and just because, I miss her already... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, Karen....I am so sorry to hear about Mojo. Abby has Homer and Tim has Greg, and I love them both so much. It is true the cat owns the human. I hope another owner finds you soon, dear witchy woman. Thanks for sharing this poem; I can see it all well. luvs you.....jojo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Once, a long time ago, I did wash one of my cats in the washing machine. It was a very awful experience I never want to repeat!!! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Oh noooo... I'm so sorry, Karen... You know I'm feeling your loss... and missing her right along with you... Love you, lady...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, I am so sorry to hear of your Mojo passing ~ and in such an untimely and horribly fashion. My cat Magic died just before Christmas, but at least hers was peaceful ~ and expected. You have had more than your fair share of trials and tribulations in the past few years. Sending you a loving, understanding hug, Linda |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm sorry, Karen...didn't see the last part until now. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my friend... I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the original posting of this... and loved how love was right there in every line, even with the exasperation. *S* And you made us love Mojo, too... wounded dignity and all. *S* My heart goes out to you... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I read this outloud, giggling all the way because of a similar incident I endured years ago...giggling until your note. OH NO! not the one and only Mojo! Karen, heart hugs to you. RIP, Mojo. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tough old cat, Mojo. Named decidedly well, methinks. I remember this post, and how ornery some cats can decide to be. Cats of all natures have owned me at one time or another, and in my imagination, I see one in my future, some one day. I do miss being owned by a cat. You did honor to Mojo, to bring back the antics, and the frustration. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I know the death of a cat seems trivial, considering...but as I stood in the line at the grocery, a lady saw me--I guess it showed--and she asked me what was wrong. I felt silly telling her my cat had died. I burst into tears, and she hugged me, and then the most amazing thing happened, people around me had overheard, and all had stories of lost pets, and every single person seemed to understand. *smile* A little mojo, afterall?  thank you |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Not 'trivial' at all... nope... not even a little bit... and yes... "a little mojo", indeed... *smile* Hugs, you... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Floods of tears, Karen, for Mojo and you. So very sorry. I have told Flicka, my darling horse in Heaven, to look out for Mojo and he will go and find her immediately and welcome her and introduce her to lots of others of his cat friends and show her around a Heaven where there are no washing-machines (as we call them here) or cars or hit-and-run drivers, but where there are easy-to-climb-up-and-down trees and lots of tuna. Hugs to you, but I'm sure you should feel a little better now that you know that Flicka will find her and look after her (he adores all animals and people, and they, him). Missing her though is so hard. I'll be thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort, but let the tears flow, they are healing. - Owl |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Something tells me she is still going to be around. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh no. I am so sorry about the loss of Mojo. A lot of Mojo and a lot of moxie! What a character she must have been. Lots of hugs to you. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thank you Lady. I am quite often torn about writing memorial poetry. It seems like a play on the sympathies of you all, and tantamount to emotional prostitution in many regards. Just know that I miss her. smile She used to bring me dead blue jays. My sister had to explain to me that was an act of love. I'm gonna miss that cat. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Pets are a part of the sharing of life. The loss always is very sad. One will find you when again it is time. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I know the feeling Karen, having lost mine last year...they become part of the family. M |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"The naming of cats is a difficult matter" (T.S.Eliot) But not imposible, the name you chose was perfect, as is the picture....  Sorry to hear of your cats passing, Karen.. But I am happy to read about its life in your story/poem... ----------ice/ford ><> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I remember reading this the first time Karen..and laughing. I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are family, yanno? I know you have many happy memories of Mojo. Love ya lady~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Just had to honor Mojo by sending this up again, Karen. And just hugs, sweetiebug....jojo |
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