OFF TO A GOOD START FOR 2019

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Teddy and his mom from Two Spoiled Cats selected another fun photo this week to act as inspiration for a poem.

 

 

Scrat’s Lament

It’s tough to be a prehistoric
Squirrel in the modern world,
Even if you’re a human in an
Ice Age costume. Pretend
Can be fun if you’re not too
Hot, sweaty and tired from
Looking for your misplaced
Acorn and entertaining
Your young fans and followers.
It’s definitely not the job
For which you studied
And planned, but a man can’t
Live on imaginary acorns.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/09/2019

Admittedly this isn’t my best effort, but I still had fun with it. I know Angel Sammy will have sent a terrific poem from the Rainbow Bridge. To visit he and Teddy, read his poem and find links to other poems in the comments, click on the poetry badge below.

Thankful Thursday

Our 2019 has started out pretty well, and we are all praying it remains on that trajectory. We have a few things for which we are thankful this week.

  • Cooper Murphy’s second Gotcha Day. We are blessed to have this sweet and funny cat as part of our Kitties Blue family.
  • Sawyer is three weeks seizure free.
  • I figured out how to block the 20 to 30 Chinese spam e-mails I was getting each day.
  • I have not once gotten the “dreaded, rainbow, spinning wheel of death,” since getting my laptop back from the computer repair shop,
  • We actually have had some progress with our construction of the addition to our house.

 

 

See that artificial snow falling across this photo. Four to eight inches of the white stuff is forecast to fall this weekend. Just what we don’t need! Praying it misses us.

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by our pal, Brian. To participate, post on your blog for what you are thankful, then click on the badge below to go to Brian’s blog and enter the hop.

January 10, 2019 by Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 14

14 Responses

  1. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says:
    January 11, 2019 at 5:57 am

    We hope the construction is able to be finished in a timely manner and YAY for Sawyer being seizure free.

    Reply
  2. Ellen Pilch says:
    January 10, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    That was a cute poem. I thought that squirrel looked familiar- I forgot about Ice Age. 🙂
    The addition looks good, that is a big addition.

    Reply
  3. The Island Cats says:
    January 10, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    We sure hope that snow misses you too. That would not be fun.

    Reply
  4. Annie says:
    January 10, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    I think you did a great job with that poem. That picture is a challenge. Your poem makes me feel a bit sorry for the guy. Happy Gotcha to Cooper Murphy, and that’s great news about Sawyer! Ugh, that spam sounds terrible!

    Reply
  5. The Swiss Cats says:
    January 10, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    We’re so happy for Sawyer ! Purrs

    Reply
  6. Comedy Plus says:
    January 10, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    Love your poem. It’s interesting to see the different approaches folks take.

    I’m so happy Sawyer is three weeks seizure free. Let’s hope he’ll be seizure free forever.

    It’s hard to work on your remodel when the weather is awful. I hope it misses you too.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday, my friend. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to the kitties. ♥

    Reply
  7. Eastside Cats says:
    January 10, 2019 at 11:17 am

    OOOH! An attached garage! Nice!
    Glad to hear that Sawyer’s meds are working, poor kitty!

    Reply
  8. The Florida Furkids says:
    January 10, 2019 at 8:57 am

    We think you did a good job with that fun photo! We’re so happy to see such great progress on your addition and think all the things you are THANKFUL for are pawsome (especially Sawyer!)

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

    Reply
  9. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    January 10, 2019 at 7:59 am

    Fun poem to a funny picture (poor guy)! Definitely lots of wonderful thankfuls. So happy about Sawyer. And, wow, I’ll be anxious to see that addition. Here’s to no snow! 😀

    Reply
  10. Brian Frum says:
    January 10, 2019 at 7:15 am

    That was a fun poem and dang, your addition looks as big as our house. I sure hope that yucky snow isn’t as bad as the forecast says. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  11. Carry Loves Cats says:
    January 10, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Wow. That addition to your house looks bigger than the whole of my house!

    Reply
  12. Charles Huss says:
    January 10, 2019 at 5:52 am

    That’s quite an addition. You must be planning on getting more cats. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Teddy says:
    January 10, 2019 at 5:05 am

    Love the poem – that poor guy deserves some good poetry about his “situation” and I think he’ll get it today! Thanks for playing along with us…..you always give us all a real GEM. Happy that you figured out how to stop getting your SPAM – that had to be very irritating indeed. Love the photo of the addition – it’s great to see it after hearing about it for so long – hope the guys get lots more done before the snow this weekend.

    Hugs, Teddy and Mom too

    Reply
  14. Dalton/Benji/Angel-MrJackFreckles/Pipo & Angel-Minko says:
    January 10, 2019 at 1:38 am

    That sure is a fun poem! Did your kitties want to check out *that* squirrel?? He sure is different that the ones that visit your porch. MOL!

    You sure do have lots of thankfuls in your list. So happy for Sawyer being seizure free.

    I do hope you do not get all that snow…and please don’t send it here either, hah! We had about an inch today…

    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