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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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in the morning the bony old yellow cat demands his breakfast before my eyes are coffee open then he lies in the sun and sleeps he eats when I do taking food from my plate not sharing his with me no small talk just the sound of his crunching he scratches himself when and where he pleases he smells bad his toenails need to be cut at night he is in bed early he sleeps at the foot his back to me no cuddling no goodnight kisses just a cold shoulder thank God I’m not married [This message has been edited by The Lady (03-01-2006 10:41 PM).] |
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Marshalzu  
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
This is really too cute, it just confirms my suspicions about cats. Enjoyed  Andrew |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I love this.A great description of how I see cats. Best to you, martyjo |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Cats really are semi feral..they do as they wish..enjoyed this observation..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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shades of paul Member
since 2005-12-14
Posts 370In Reality |
My cat eats and sleeps,enjoyed the poem...paul shades of peace,love,and happiness to you |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Andrew. Thank you martyjo… best to you. Yes Goldenrose, and if you’re very lucky they let you live in their house. Thank you. Thank you Paul. |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
quite pleasantly surprised with the ending  Enjoyed it with a laugh. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much FNG. Glad it made you laugh. |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
Oh..I love it: "before my eyes are coffee open" Hugs, Kathy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much Kathy. Hugs to you. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
and me...with a rude boned old harley rigid frame with very little chrome clamped to my skin like freckles wish I had a cat though (they so love the sound of the black _itch when she fires up sure enjoyed your art here |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Ahhhh... the sound of a black _itch when she fires up...heaven. Thank you Stranger. |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
I love this!! You amaze me everytime! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
LOL! You are too cute! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Page! LOL... thanks Jo. |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
great poem , i love cats and really enjoyed your writing : ) In his mantle gray he walked one day across a shining floor and with crystal key in secrecy he opened an ivory door -J.R.R. Tolkien(T.Bombadil-the adv |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lady That is a large ending. LOL enjoyed |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
You may think you are not married, but the cat may disagree! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Loved your poem, and your cat even more. However, you were wrong about one thing, (smile). Your cat doesn't smell. You just think he does because there is something wrong with your sense of smell. I hope you haven't told him he smells as that would hurt his feelings. Giggles at icebox's reply! Kate, I would love to ask you to give your cat kisses and cuddles, but you say he doesn't like them, so please tell him that he sounds wonderful and full of character. - Owl |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
very cute, Lady...and you listed many of the things that I like about my cat. LoL at icebox...he is usually right! |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
With all this pleasant verse, it leaves one wondering, what his name is? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much aujussy wolf. Glad you liked the ending Sir Sy. Ahhh…icebox, the cat knows I am married, the rascal. Diana, I kiss and love these furry ones all the time… but they both refuse to be touched in bed. Who knows? Cats are their own people. And icebox’s record stands Martie. He’s right again. Cats are awesome, aren't they? Lester, this shining example of a cat’s name is George. Thank you for asking. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you James. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Looks like I've joined the fun late, as usual....but I'm glad I dropped in anyway! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I always wonder if I had a cat...would it put ME out? LOL Thanks for the smile this morning. Have a beautiful day! ~ Karen ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"before my eyes are coffee open" ~ Cool way of putting it! ~ and without a husband, you get to drink the whole pot! lol A 'kute' kitty write!  Warm hug 'n a smile, Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I needed a smile today.. and this piece provided it! Thank you. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Being a cat person, I have to tell you I sure understood this one! I like to think I own this cat, but I know darn well she knows she owns me. I loved this - so typical of the little hairballs isn't it?  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I'm glad you dropped in too! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
A good question Klassy Lassy. I think a cat would keep you. Thanks for the read. LOL. Right Linda! The whole pot is mine... unless the cat starts drinking coffee. Hugs to you. Glad my cat “tail” made you smile Nancy. Hugs. Oh yes, Mysteria! That hairball does own you. You know the saying. “Dogs have masters… cats have staff.” Worse yet, we feel privileged to serve. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Ha ha, some of these lines sounded like MY cats (although mine are fairly friendly). One of them is on my lap right now, wanting to be petted. But is he around when I want a cat to cuddle? Of course not. Gotta love 'em, though.  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
You're so right ~sky. You gotta love them... on their terms. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
in the morning the bony old yellow cat demands his breakfast before my eyes are coffee open Mine is female... and bony black instead of yellow (or was... parts of her have turned gray)... but how I know this wakeup call! *S* There is no question who's boss at my place! LOL But she's ancient and failing... so each day I get to serve is a privilege. *S* I enjoyed this very much! |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
The saying rings true... "Dogs have owners. Cats have...staff" I ALWAYS enjoy your writes. Thank you for another wonderful read. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
suthern, I hope you have the opportunity to serve your old mistress for a long time to come. Thank you. Uriah I always enjoy your writes too. Thank you. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Perfect. My cats both approve and insisted that I print this and have it ready for them to lie on whenever they desire to do so! A |
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