NEVER DULL, DREARY OR DEMURE

Thoroughly Poetic and Thankful Thursday

 

 Dedicated & Devoted to You

Some think cats are delicate creatures—
Meant to be decorative, viewed from afar.
They believe we’re demure and independent,
Unable to delight in human companionship.
But we know better. Cats can be demonstrative,
Snuggling in a lap to nap, knead and purr.
And cats can be strong and mighty warriors,
Protecting and defending our humans
From intruders, beasties and vermin.
We are complex, clever and devoted.
We’ll keep you guessing and on your toes,
As you cater to our every want and whim.
Your life will never be dreary or dull.
Dedicate your life to a cat…we’re worth it!

© Kitties Blue 01/04/2017

 

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

 

screen-shot-2016-08-31-at-8-45-29-pmDid you guess the prompt letter for this week’s Thoroughly Poetic Thursday poem? That’s right…it’s “D,” and we think we nailed it! Our friend, Angel Sammy, is the cat behind this weekly event, so please stop by (click on his badge) and check out his poem. You’ll find other poems there in the comments or links to blogs featuring poetry.

This is also our entry in the Thankful Thursday bog hop hosted by Brian. We are thankful for our big and strong Cat Scout brofur, Mau, who protects and defends all of us. But please don’t tell him. His head is already big enough! To join the Thankful Thursday blog hop, click on Brian’s badge.

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Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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January 5, 2017 by Cat Scouts Kitty Written Blog Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 25

25 Responses

  1. The Dash Kitten Crew says:
    January 10, 2017 at 4:12 am

    Happy Thankful Thursday and we LOVE your poem!!

    Reply
  2. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says:
    January 6, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Spot on!!

    Reply
  3. McGuffy's Reader says:
    January 6, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    Oh, I love this! I could not agree more. HUGS!

    Reply
  4. The Swiss Cats says:
    January 6, 2017 at 12:43 am

    What a beautiful poem ! Purrs

    Reply
  5. Nellie says:
    January 5, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Delightfully Done Darlings
    Dozens of Kisses
    Nellie Bellie

    Reply
  6. Canadian Cats says:
    January 5, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    We agree…dedicate your life to us kitties and you’ll always be loved and be entertained.

    Shoko and Kali

    Reply
  7. jansfunnyfarm says:
    January 5, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    Okay, we won’t tell Mau. Are there special treats for not telling? 🙂

    Reply
  8. The Florida Furkids says:
    January 5, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    We think your poem is great!!!

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

    Reply
  9. William's Kith & Kin says:
    January 5, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    You totally nailed it!

    Reply
  10. Flynn says:
    January 5, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    That is a great poem. You really are good at it.

    Reply
  11. Katie Isabella says:
    January 5, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    I love your poem. A pawsome entry into the pawtiscipating poems by all the kitties, bunnies and woofies. xox

    Reply
  12. The J-Cats says:
    January 5, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    What a purr-ceptive poem that is – so true. How clever of you to be able to write poetry!

    Reply
  13. Simba says:
    January 5, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Lovely descriptive poem.

    Reply
  14. Caren Gittleman says:
    January 5, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    LOVE that poem and it is soooo true!!!!!!

    Reply
  15. emma and buster says:
    January 5, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Kitties your mommy is very talented. Our mom loves to read her poetry.

    Reply
  16. Kitty Cat Chronicles says:
    January 5, 2017 at 11:45 am

    We love your poem and definitely agree that everyone should dedicate their life to a cat… or 6 or 10! 🙂 Sampy is sitting here with me right now, insisting that I let Astrid know that he is sending all of his love and a zillion million kisses XOXO

    Reply
  17. Brian says:
    January 5, 2017 at 11:22 am

    That is a terrific poem with wonderful Ds! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  18. databbies o trout towne says:
    January 5, 2017 at 10:13 am

    a pawz a pawz a pawz….. !!! standin oh vayshunz guyz frum Da tabbiez !!! yur
    D poem iz def a net lee kewl ~~~~~~~ ♥♥♥☺☺☺

    Reply
  19. The Island Cats says:
    January 5, 2017 at 9:35 am

    We love your poem…and we think it describes us kitties to a D!

    Reply
  20. Ellen Pilch says:
    January 5, 2017 at 9:09 am

    That was excellent! Such a great choice for D and so true. XO

    Reply
  21. The Menagerie Mom says:
    January 5, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Now this is poetry at its finest! Kitties are the best of the best, and this poem says that in the most purrfect way. And, you’re looking mighty fine and athletic there, Mauricio!

    Reply
  22. Sammy says:
    January 5, 2017 at 6:12 am

    Now THAT is a masterful job of DEMONSTRATING the “D” with a wonderful message DELIVERED!! Thanks for pawticipating – this is such fun every week!!!

    Love, Angel Sammy

    Reply
  23. Summer says:
    January 5, 2017 at 4:11 am

    Wow, that is a GREAT poem, and so inspired!

    Reply
  24. speedyrabbit says:
    January 5, 2017 at 2:29 am

    You so nailed it,Pawsome job,xx Speedy

    Reply
  25. Lone Star Cats says:
    January 5, 2017 at 12:55 am

    Pawsome 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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Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy

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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

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