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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-04 01:43 PM

Ling Ling is one of my cats, she's the one I gave my mom shortly after she came to live with me. Mom's been gone now 4 1/2 years, but Ling Ling keeps her close along with the other cat Mom already had when she moved here. Ling Ling is a long-haired, brown seal-point colored, Balinese cat.

Discovery

it has come to my attention
Ling Ling enjoys a pattern
when summer’s on the edge of morn
she keeps her distance
plucking tufts of hair
to cool her heels
and skin
that she might survive
the days ahead

yet, now
as summer draws to a close
she is entering her autumn

those lovely moments,
when she seeks my warmth,
have finally come again
she allows me
to affectionately
carve a niche under her skin

drawing near
she peers at me
with snuggle-lust
in her eyes
then awaits my invitation
to cure her sweet sighs

a gentle lift
she snuggles there
upon my lap
beneath my chin
and waits until the warm is where
it inspires her silly grin

then off she goes
in leaps and bounds
to play and laze again

©September 4, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

[This message has been edited by VAS (09-04-2002 02:18 PM).]

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

1 posted 2002-09-04 01:52 PM

I love this, I love this, I love this. hmmmmmmmmmmm...guess you can tell I am a cat person. I'd have dozens if I could. This is lovely. Enjoyed!!

The White Rose~
A simple expression
of classic beauty.

[This message has been edited by WhiteRose (09-04-2002 01:52 PM).]

Zall
Member

since 2002-08-25

Posts 214
London, England

2 posted 2002-09-04 06:01 PM

I like dogs myself, but watching cats fascinates domestic and wild (i spent a lot of time in africa) Animals of awe inspiring power and grace, making humans seem mundane.

You captured the warmer side well in your piece,

Good work,

Aaron

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

3 posted 2002-09-04 06:07 PM

hehehehe, thanks, White Rose and Zall for reading and commenting, and such fun, encouraging comments, too. Glad you both enjoyed.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-09-04 09:23 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo adorable, I'm sorry to hear of your loss but I know she will always guide you with her love as she is so happy Ling Ling is now with you and that she is blessed she got to know her too! (kiss on cheek) This is touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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