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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Motionless, I stand looking through the window, My coffee cup suspended in mid-air. The seconds turn into minutes and still he waits, Stone-still, fixated on something there. Suddenly he leaps, making me jump too, Cooled coffee spilling down my nightgown. Triumphantly he turns and heads toward my door. A mole? One of those despoilers of my lawn? I watch him come, his prey hanging from strong jaws, The head clamped by a single bite. The body, tail and feet dangling, I see the paws, And know it's not a mole caught in this plight. Larger than a house mouse, though it's not a rat. Carelessly, he drops it by the door. His catch seems unhurt, immobilized by fear. I turn away not wanting to see more. By: Joyce 01/04/02 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (01-05-2002 06:22 PM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: This is so descriptive! i was right there too! Reminds me that a few days ago, I was in the gazebo and as I came out a huge eagle swooped over my head, carrying a small rabbit. It was quite a sight to see. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you, Betty. This was my big kitty, who doesn't exert himself as a rule. I always tell him he has never done anything bad and I guess he still hasn't, as cruel as this seemed. Love, Joyce |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I know this feeling. Kathleen-- |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Feline Hunter, Through nights of black, Nothing more graceful, Than a noble cat.  Great Poem. Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." [This message has been edited by kelieth (01-05-2002 10:35 PM).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
 I hate it when that happens! But they're only doing what they were created to do, so how can you get mad at them, right? |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear joyce; This is so descriptive and just a bit yucky when they do this...my pretty sweet cat, loves to leave me gifts...ugh Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Oh, boy.....memories! I was on the potty and my cat brought me a mouse and dropped it right in front of me! Good thing I was sitting down! They are so proud of their hunt that they have to share it with their best friend. Love this, ME |
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