LISBETH’S BIRTHDAY THANKFUL & POETRY

Thankful Thursday

GUESS WHO FORGOT TO SCHEDULE OUR POST BEFORE SHE WENT TO BED LAST NIGHT? GOOD HELP IS SO HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS!

 

Lisbeth asked to be first up today with thankfuls. She received some terrific birthday gifts from her thoughtful and generous boyfriend, Charles, and his mom, Inge. But she wasn’t the only one. Charles and Inge also sent a birthday gift for Astrid, as well as all the Kitties Blue and me.We are all so fortunate to have Charles and his wonderful family in our lives. Here are a few photo of Lisbeth with her gorgeous hand-crocheted blanket and toys.

 

 

We have a couple of other things for which we thankful, including the continued kind and supportive comments and cards regarding our grief over Mau receiving his wings. Each of you is special to us.

Finally, I arose early enough on Tuesday  to be a first commenter again on the Tuesday Teaser at Two Spoiled Cats. One again, however, I had to share this distinction with three others. I received another of these cool badges.

 

Kitties Blue and I are participating in the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Brian. To join us, post on your blog for what you are thankful, then click on the badge below to go to Brian’s Home and enter your link.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week, as I love writing poetry. And it is particularly fun when I have to use my imagination to create something referential to the inspiration photo provided.

Here’s this week’s photo and my poem.

 

 

This chapel on the hill
Has fallen into disrepair.
It looks as if the congregants
Have maybe ceased to care.
How odd to see a burning light—
Perhaps a person does still come
To worship alone and say a pray
For a very special someone.

© Janet Buickerood Blue – 08-19-2020

If you’d like to participate in Thoroughly Poetic Thursday, check out Two Spoiled Cats each Thursday to get the inspiration photo for the following week.  Even if you are not personally interested in writing poetry, please visit Teddy and Angel Sammy. Sammy is a fantastic poet and sends a must-read poem to Teddy each week from the Rainbow Bridge. Click on Angel Sammy’s badge to visit.

See y’all tomorrow for Fil-Ins and Feline Friday.

 

 

 

August 20, 2020 by Birthday Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 17

17 Responses

  1. The Swiss Cats says:
    August 23, 2020 at 5:11 am

    That’s a lot of wonderful things to be thankful for ! Happy belated birthday, Lisbeth ! Purrs

    Reply
  2. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    August 22, 2020 at 3:11 am

    What great gifts you received, Lisbeth!

    And we loved your poem! I love the way the light just glows with warmth in an otherwise rather dismal little chapel. The background light of a sunrise(?) is so beautiful too, a sharp contrast against the grey chapel.

    Reply
  3. Timmy Tomcat says:
    August 21, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    What really nice gifts for all the furs! Charles is the best and so is Mom Inge. Love your poem and thankfuls. We always think of you and send our thoughts of support. It is so hard to lose a loved family member and those of us in the cat fraternity understand while some may not.

    Reply
  4. Summer says:
    August 21, 2020 at 2:56 am

    Happy birthday, Lisbeth!

    Reply
  5. Spitty the Kitty says:
    August 20, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Ut-oh! Lisbeth better not let Miss Misty May see all that stuff, because I’ll be in BIG TROUBLE then. My Human is sooooooo lazy she barely helps me post, let alone shop! I think this Charles is gonna make a LOT of ManCats look pretty bad, you know?

    We loved your poem!

    Reply
  6. AngelicClowder says:
    August 20, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    What great birthday presents and a great poem too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISBETH!

    Reply
  7. Ellen Pilch says:
    August 20, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    Charles is such a sweet and thoughtful boyfriend. My Sammy misses seeing him at Scouts. Great poem. Congrats on being first commenter- I am never up that early. XO

    Reply
  8. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    August 20, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Those are lovely gifts, Lisbeth. A lovely poem too.

    Reply
  9. The Island Cats says:
    August 20, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    Lisbeth, you sure had a terrific birthday. What fun presents!

    Reply
  10. Catscue says:
    August 20, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Happy Birthday Lisbeth! What a sweet poem, I didn’t notice the light in the chapel until I read the poem, very nice.

    Reply
  11. Pam and Teddy says:
    August 20, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    What wonderful presents you got Lisbeth! We do hope that you have a super magnificent birthday. We also think your Mom did a beautiful job on the poem this week. I suspect that there is someone in that chapel saying a special prayer – it’s a cozy spot to pray for sure.

    Hugs, Teddy and Mom

    Reply
  12. Jean Neilson says:
    August 20, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Lovely haul Lisbeth….Charles is a handsome dude…..not as handsome as CooperMurphy but pretty darn close.

    Tyebe

    Reply
  13. Eastside Cats says:
    August 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Nice score of goodies!
    A mini-chapel, for folks traveling by road, perhaps?

    Reply
  14. Brian Frum says:
    August 20, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Such wonderful and fun gifts from your very special Mancat! That was such a cute poem. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  15. Sandee says:
    August 20, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Celebration and sadness too. Big healing hugs to you and scritches to all the kitties. ♥

    Reply
  16. da tabbies o trout towne says:
    August 20, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    lisbeth; how total lee awesum lee kewl yur giftz and card R !!! 🙂 984 pawz up two charles and hiz mom 🙂 ♥♥ we hope yur day total lee rox; make sue ta get inta sum trubull; coz itz a loud 🙂 …N joy & heerz two a yeer a head filled with happeez and healtheez ♥♥♥

    Reply
  17. Deziz World says:
    August 20, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Happy Birthday Lisbeth. Big hugs

    Luvs ya’

    Raena and Dezi

    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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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

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy