THANKSGIVING THANKFULS & CHRISTMAS OVERLOAD

Thankful Thursday

Thanksgiving

 

On this Thanksgiving Day Dad Tom and I are thankful for remaining Covid-19 free and for our seven wonderful kitty companions. Kitties Blue and I are thankful for all our blogging friends, followers and supporters. Sawyer/Stinky is thankful for everyone’s Gotcha Day messages.

The entire Blue family wishes all of you a blessed, happy and thankful day.

We are joining Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. To participate, post on your blog for what you are thankful, then click on Brian’s badge to visit and enter your link.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

In addition to sharing our thankfuls each Thursday, Kitties Blue and I participate in the Two Spoiled Cats’ (Teddy and Angel Sammy) poetry challenge. They provide an inspiration photo, and participants use that as a jumping off point for a poem.

Here’s the photo and my poem.

 

 

Christmas Overload

 

Did Christmas throw up on this house?
I’m surprised they forgot Mickey Mouse.
This must have taken months to complete
And probably produces lots of heat.
I imagine the power meter spinning fast
And a January electric bill quite vast.
I love Christmas and lots of lights,
But these folks have gone to ridiculous heights
To show off their holiday spirit to their neighbors
And impress them with their monumental labors.
I hope they still had time to enjoy the season—
Otherwise for this huge display I see no reason!

© Janet Buickerood Blue – 11/26/2020

If you would like to find links to poetry by your fellow bloggers, click on the poetry badge to visit Two Spoiled Cats. While there, make certain you read Angel Sammy’s poem. He transmits it to Teddy from the Rainbow Bridge each week, and he is a masterful poet.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

 

November 26, 2020 by Holiday Poetry Thankful Thursday Thanksgiving Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 14

14 Responses

  1. Timmy Tomcat says:
    November 28, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Great poem that says a lot about how some people celebrate not the season but something else entirely. We do like houses with big displays but not overly done.
    We are thankful for those things too and apologize for missing visiting on Thanksgiving as Dad was having some extra stress but is mostly back to his normal 70%.
    Happy Thanksgiving a few days late

    Reply
  2. Ellen Pilch says:
    November 26, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Great poem. Happy Thanksgiving! XO

    Reply
  3. Bigseoonline.com says:
    November 26, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    I think this theme can be developed indefinitely Good writing. Studied somewhere or simply with experience has come?

    Reply
  4. Brian Frum says:
    November 26, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Healthy is the best thankful. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us and thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  5. Eastside Cats says:
    November 26, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
    Lots of folks around us have those blow-up figures, but during the day they are flat…it’s kind of funny!

    Reply
  6. meowmeowmans says:
    November 26, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Happy and safe Thanksgiving, sweet friends. We hope your day is super special. We’re so very thankful for you! XO

    Reply
  7. The Florida Furkids says:
    November 26, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your friendship!!

    We laughed at the “Christmas threw up” comment because sometimes Mom thinks the inside of our house looks like that!

    The Florida Furkids with paw pats and headbonks to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  8. Sandee says:
    November 26, 2020 at 9:19 am

    • ★ Happy ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
    •。★ Thanksgiving ★。* 。
    ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
    ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚｜ 田田 ｜門｜ ˚
    * Thankful♫•*¨* Blessed♪♫•*¨*

    Reply
  9. The Island Cats says:
    November 26, 2020 at 9:01 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

    Reply
  10. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    November 26, 2020 at 7:31 am

    Great poem for the picture! I can’t imagine their electric bill! Wishing you and yours a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  11. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    November 26, 2020 at 5:43 am

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  12. Teddy and Mom says:
    November 26, 2020 at 5:34 am

    GREAT POEM! We envision a spinning electric meter too and a major electric bill as a result but we also think this family doesn’t care a bit – they are in the spirit – BIG TIME! Thanks for your wonderful poem and also know that we are MORE than Thankful for your friendship today and EVERY day. Have a wonderful family Thanksgiving.

    Hugs, Teddy and Mom

    Reply
  13. Summer says:
    November 26, 2020 at 2:50 am

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  14. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    November 26, 2020 at 12:25 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!

    And Christmas overload, indeed!!

    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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Married: July 23, 2016

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Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

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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