Stinky & Periwinkle

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Whenever Thursday rolls around, it is time to write some poetry and join Two Spoiled Cats’ poetry challenge. Angel Sammy and Teddy provide an inspiration photo for participants to use as a starting place for our poems. Here’s this week’s photo followed by my poem.

Mom’s Secret

This antique chest was stored away
until I found it in Mom’s attic one day.

She never mentioned it when she was alive.
So, I was curious to see what was inside.

It was locked, I had no key
and no idea where one might be.

With a little work, I loosened the hinges
and was able to pry off the lid.

The inside was packed tight with letters—
definitely not the expected treasures.

I didn’t know the return address or sender
but could see it was someone of the male gender.

Was this an old flame my mom had dated
and should I read them—I debated?

When I discovered every envelope remained sealed,
I knew the truth would never be revealed.

If Mom didn’t read them, neither should I.
This secret she kept will also die!

© Janet Buickerood Blue – 5/27/2026

This poem is definitely unfinished. No matter what I tried, I could not bring it to a satisfactory conclusion for which I apologize.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Every Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy for publication. Angel Sammy is one of our favorite poets, and we always recommend you read his poem. You can find it over at Two Spoiled Cats by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry. It’s usually not difficult and lots of fun.

Thankful Thursday

Thursdays are also the day when Kitties Blue and I like to share the things for which we are thankful. Then we join the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Angel Brian.

Periwinkle and Stinky asked to start off the thankfuls this week. They had a special adventure to The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, to commemorate Memorial Day. Not only are they thankful they had the opportunity to share this with you but also for those of you who joined them and left comments on the post. They also are thankful to Dad Tom for capturing so many terrific photographs for them to use.

Though, Lisbeth’s ears have not totally healed from her recent infection; she looks so much better and has started coming back downstairs and hanging out in her usual spot at the top of the dining room cat tree. This makes me very happy.

Dad Tom and I are thankful that we have had a somewhat significant amount of rain over the last several days. We still have extreme drought conditions, but I am counting on having some softer ground so I can begin uprooting all the weeds that sprouted during the rain. Yesterday, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to put plants in the six cement pots on our porch steps.

Kitties Blue and I are always thankful to those of you who read and comment on our posts as well as for those who participate in our Sunday Selfies hop.

If you would like to participate in the Thankful Thursday blog hop, click on the badge below.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Another Thursday has rolled around, and it is time to share some poetry. Teddy and Angel Sammy (Two Spoiled Cats) presented us with another silly photo as this week’s inspiration.

Elder Abuse?

Gramps said we could play hide ’n seek,
but then he fell fast asleep.
Mom said I should get off his lap
and let “the poor guy” nap.
I do like painting just as well;
Grandpa will look really swell
with lots of colors on his face!
I bet I’ll get a big embrace.
This may not be what we’d planned,
but I think gramps looks grand!

© Janet Buickerood Blue – 07/09/2025

Each week Angel Sammy transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to Teddy for publication. Sammy is a super duper poet, which is why we always suggest you head over to Two Spoiled Cats to read his weekly contribution. Today’s poem is sure to be another winner. You can find it by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us then in writing a poem.

Thankful Thursday

Besides sharing poetry on Thursday, Kitties Blue and I always try to share the things from the past week for which we are thankful.

Sawyer has been allowing us to administer his transdermal phenobarbital twice each day. He’s not running to us asking for it, but he isn’t fighting us when we do it. He did have a seizure a few days after we began administering the pheno in this manner. But, he has not had another seizure since June 22. Dad Tom, Sawyer and I are all very thankful for this.

Stinky and Periwinkle are grateful for each of you who joined them for their special adventure on Tuesday. If you missed it, they gave lots of information on finding a lost pet for National Lost Pet Prevention Month. If you would like to read the post or save the information (just in case), click on the link.

I am relieved as well as grateful that I finished my responsibilities as far as judging entries in four categories for the Cat Writers’ Association Annual Contest.

Kitties Blue and I are so thankful to each of you who visit and comment on our posts and especially for those of you who participate in our Sunday Selfies blog hop.

Thanks for joining us today.

We are joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. If you would like to participate click on the Thankful badge.

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