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cats are like that
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cats are like that |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
cats are like that I watched it happen but of course you can’t train a cat she owns herself will do what she will do what she did was be less with me and I saw her sometimes in the neighbor’s yard ducking the neighbor’s kids stalking grasshoppers in the neighbor’s grass oh she came home to eat would snuggle to be picked up but less, some tiny imperceptible lessness creeping in each day winning her one hair at a time he put out a bowl I knew was food I tried to compete with better food, treats it worked a while then absent once next day shied from my hand she’s his now I guess and I don’t know why except cats are like that |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Your so right James... They are like that.  Cute write. Hugs~
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie When I moved here, a neighborhood cat moved in too...he already was more familiar with the rooms then I was...and knew the knack of the kittydoor...and the warm clothes from the dryer. He brought me corn on the cob still hot from a neighbor's grill once. Yes, cats are like that. I enjoyed the layers of meaning in this simple cat tale (tail?) |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Yup, that's a cat... fickle You want loyalty, get a dog. |
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Skyfire 
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
*will ignore the comment about a cat being fickle* *grin* cats are like that, but I wouldn't have them any other way ^_^ Horses are my life |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Enjoyed this! Remember, dogs have owners.. cats have staff. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Does the last name of your neighbor start with an M? He seems to collect cats. Sit there, in the yard, and read your poetry out loud, but in quiet tones...perhaps the cat will hear, and understand, that there is more to you than just food, and a warm home. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Comprendo. Well written. Sadelite |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this sad write very much, my friend... it can be read on several levels... I love the literal... *S* But the more subtle is just as fascinating. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (02-27-2004 12:45 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
what she did was be less with me and I saw her sometimes in the neighbor’s yard ducking This is so full of human nature and layered with real feelings that go beyond the written purr. Such a nice way with words you have James_A~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I figure I owe you a bump (and an apology *G*) after that rather maudlin trip down the memory lane of my furry friends... *S* I looked at that this morning and remembered why I shouldn't post after a few choruses of "Red, red wine." LOL The morning didn't change my liking of your work, though. *S* It's excellent! *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yeah. you said it! I have a bunch of strays that I feed...they greet me when I come home at night, they know. They let me pet their heads, and they eat, and they leave until I get home from work again...lol |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Very observant, wisdom! Grover. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
somehow I derive the feeling that this could also be translated as a woman...yes? Good write, either way. |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Cute work. We have 3 cats, each with its own personality but they have one common trait...they are felines through and through...and what a bunch of characters they are. One is a lady, one is a snob and the other is just plain brain dead with a stupid look on its face....and he is the male...teehee.......Youngatheart |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Cats are smarter than dogs. You could never get 8 cats to pull a sled through the snow. Had to share this with you. My girl friend always attaches this with her e-mail. This is a cute one about those little kitty cats. I have a dog and a kitty. Both are something else. Cute Love Bon-Bon  |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I love the tone of this one. Great beginning and ending, too. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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