navwin » Main Forums » Open Poetry #50 » Winston, Mizz Kitty and Me
Open Poetry #50
Post A Reply Post New Topic Winston, Mizz Kitty and Me Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2017-07-06 08:44 AM


This morning Winston and me
set off on our walk
like we always do.
We hadn’t gotten very far
when I felt fur
brush against my leg.
It was Mizz Kitty
and she wanted to come along.
So off we went,
Winston, Mizz Kitty and me.
Mizz Kitty stayed close
to the edge of the road,
often times even with Winston.
We walked a little slower
so she could keep up.
And keep up she did
until she decided
she’d gone far enough
away from home.
She sat down at the side of the road
and would go no further.
Winston and I walked on.
I would occasionally look back
To see if she was still there,
and she was.
But she wasn’t happy
about being left behind.
I could hear her start to meow.
There she was sitting in the middle of the road
and really beginning to howl.
There was nothing else to do
but turn around and go back.
So we did as fast as our legs would go.
She fell right in step
when we reached her.
Then we just walked back home
like this happens every day,
with Mizz Kitty in the lead.
When we reached the driveway,
I took off Winston’s leash.
They followed me to the garage
to get a bottle of water,
then into the house we went.
Winston was happy to get a drink
then flop down on the floor.
But Mizz Kitty wanted much, much more.
Soon as I sat down
I had a lap full of cat
wanting ears and back scratched.
She leaves little doubt
as she sticks one toe nail out
and deftly snags your hand
and brings it about
to her ear.
When she is ready to have
her back done,
that is easy to see.
She sticks her tail straight up
and quivers it at me.
She raises her rear end
until she is on her tip toes.
And if I don’t get to it quick enough
to her satisfaction,
she’ll start in with that kneading action
front legs and back.
As she tap dances her toe nails
into my thighs,
she has me well trained I realize.
So Winston is sleeping on the couch
and Mizz Kitty is a snooze
in her favorite hidey hole.
As for myself I could use a few z’s
the walk having taken its toll.
Winston, Mizz Kitty and me
are contented as we can be.


© Copyright 2017 Lori Grosser Rhoden - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2017-07-06 09:51 AM


What a wonderful thing you have going, Lori. I walk Zoe twice a day, sans cat. It is good for her as it is for me. Seems Mizz Kitty is cutting your walks short, and that is not a good hing.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
2 posted 2017-07-06 11:18 AM


She doesn't go every time, this was a fluke.
Yes, I'd rather she didn't try to go. ~L

Poet In Pink
Senior Member
Posts 1066
MI
3 posted 2017-07-08 06:36 PM


This is so delightful Lori Belle   I can see Mizz Kitty plopping down and squawking for her way ~ Cats are so demanding like that ha ha  Thanks for the share ~ Much enjoyed as I always do ~ Alana
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
4 posted 2017-07-08 09:17 PM


This is an absolutely GORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGEOUS story, Lori!  Please hug Winston and "do" Mizz Kitty's back and ear-scratch or whatever she wants, both from Auntie Di from over the huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge water bowl and tell them both that Auntie Di thinks they are wonderful, clever, cute, beautiful and everything nice, the precious cuddly bundles!

And Jerry, please hug little Zoe and tell her the same!

WHAT would we do without our furbabies???

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
5 posted 2017-07-09 05:15 AM


Pinkaninny,
Thanks so much! I get my best inspiration from nature and letting the critters be themselves gives me plenty to write about.
~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
6 posted 2017-07-09 05:25 AM


OWL! How nice to see you! Yes I will be sure to give them both extra "lubbins" (lovin's) and tell them it was from you. I know you can appreciate this next part, we are going to Colorado for a few days and have decided not to take Winston with us. I miss him already. I'm going to take his special bed and crate so he will feel more at home there.
He is 12 and we have only had him a couple of years but he is my special buddy. It chokes me up just thinking about it. ~L

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Main Forums » Open Poetry #50 » Winston, Mizz Kitty and Me

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary