QUIET, PLEASE!

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

We kitties had a terribly difficult time creating a poem this week. We had this gorgeous photo, selected by Mom Pam and angel Sammy, as our inspiration. Regardless, our poetic abilities fizzled.

 

Kitties prefer quiet.

 

Quiet, Please!

Fireworks are extremely pretty,
Unless you are a sensitive kitty.
The booming loud noises
Never cease to annoy us.
All the people oohing and ahhing
Just causes our frantic ear pawing.
As humans seem to enjoy the show,
Under the bed we all plan to go
And not come out until it’s 2018,
When we can return to our regular routine.

© Kitties Blue 12/27/2017

We must apologize to Teddy and angel Sammy for this feeble excuse for a poem. If you go to Two Spoiled Cats, by clicking on the badge below, we know you will find an expertly crafted poem by angel Sam. You will also find links to other poems among the comments.

Thankful Thursday

This section is lots easier today, and wow are we thankful for that. We also are grateful for all the holiday cards we have received from our friends, which we will share in a few days. We received lots of new toys, wrapping paper, tissue and boxes. As with the greeting cards, we will be showing you some of our gifts in a future post. But just to give you a bit of a preview, here’s a photo of Sawyer and Cooper Murphy enjoying Christmas.

 

Kitties prefer quiet.

 

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by Brian. To join in, click on his badge.

 

 

Thanks for dropping by to see us.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

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December 28, 2017 by Christmas Kitty Written Blog Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 18

18 Responses

  1. MrJackFreckles/Pipo/Angel-Minko says:
    January 1, 2018 at 2:23 am

    I think that poem is purrty good…for sure I would not have done any better. Glad you all had a nice Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says:
    January 1, 2018 at 2:22 am

    I think that poem is purrty good…for sure I would not have done any better. Glad you all had a nice Christmas!

    Reply
  3. ERin the Cat, Princess says:
    December 29, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Hmmm I thought I commented on this before, alas seems like the Grinch has been up to some tricks. Anyways that was a lovely poem and I do sympathise with you, though alas I need to be out and about before new year… but on the eve I’ll be under the bed or tucked up inside my special sound proof box, a gift from Brian last year.
    Toodle pips till next year…. ish
    ERin

    Reply
  4. ERin the Cat, Princess says:
    December 29, 2017 at 1:53 am

    Those are ALL things to be grateful of… I especially liked a mouse I got from Marjorie nine New Zealand, and lots of princess pink tissue paper to chase said mouse through.
    Toodle pips and thanks
    ERin

    Reply
  5. Brian Frum says:
    December 28, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    We thought the poems was excellent and we really dislike fireworks. Drat, we even had fireworks going off on Christmas Eve here. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  6. Ellen Pilch says:
    December 28, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Very cute photo and I thought that was a good poem. XO

    Reply
  7. The Island Cats says:
    December 28, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    We love your poem. Like you guys, we’re not particularly fond of fireworks.

    Reply
  8. Marv says:
    December 28, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    We LOVED your poem. We might have fireworks here…Mommy can’t remember if she heard any last New Year. And it is nice to see Cooper Murphy and Sawyer enjoying their Christmas!
    Purrs
    Marv

    Reply
  9. Ruckus the Eskie says:
    December 28, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Happy New Years!

    http://www.ruckustheeskie.com

    Reply
  10. The Swiss Cats says:
    December 28, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    Cute photo of Sawyer and Cooper Murphy ! Purrs

    Reply
  11. The Florida Furkids says:
    December 28, 2017 at 8:12 am

    We think you did a PAWSOME job with your poem. Raz and Allie are not scared of fireworks but we have no idea what Noelle will think of them.

    Great photo of CM and Sawyer together!!

    The Florida Furkids with tons of smoochies and loads of love to Mau from Allie

    Reply
  12. McGuffy's Reader says:
    December 28, 2017 at 8:03 am

    I always worry about wildlife and fireworks. I am sure they do not appreciate it at all. Cute picture of the youngsters. Hugs!

    Reply
  13. Katie Isabella says:
    December 28, 2017 at 7:56 am

    I like your poem and if I could have, I would have written one similar because fireworks scare me. XXX

    Reply
  14. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    December 28, 2017 at 6:14 am

    We think it’s a very nice poem! And so true about the loud noises. They’re not liked around here either. We used to have a Maltese named Emmy who loved to sit out on the patio during a big storm and listen to the thunder and watch the lightning. But we all thought she was weird! LOL! Happy almost new year! Midge, Nicky, Inky, Freckles, Charlie, Tippi and Maggie. <3

    Reply
  15. Teddy says:
    December 28, 2017 at 4:55 am

    Oh Kitties I think this is an EXCELLENT poem for that photo – I’m not sure what fireworks are all about as this will be the first new years I’ve spent with my parents but something tells me it will be NOISY! Thanks for pawticipating in Sammy’s photo poetry day…….even if it is a tough challenge sometimes! Can’t wait to see all the loot you got for Christmas…..

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  16. Canadian Cats says:
    December 28, 2017 at 4:26 am

    Kitties Blue, we quite enjoyed your poem. You told the story of loud noises with an absolutely truthful flair.

    Shoko and Kali

    Reply
  17. Lone Star Cats says:
    December 28, 2017 at 2:06 am

    What a cute picture of Sawyer and Cooper Murphy!

    Reply
  18. Summer says:
    December 28, 2017 at 1:04 am

    I think you did a great job with the poem!

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018