THOROUGHLY POETIC & THANKFUL THURSDAY

Throughly Poetic Thursday

I must apologize to Angel Sammy and Teddy (Two Spoiled Cats) that the part of my brain where my poetry aptitude resides seems to have taken a sabbatical. After a couple of false starts, I only was able to produce a haiku.

Here’s this week’s inspiration photo and my haiku.

 

A snowy day walk
Two Victorian lovers
Why don’t they hold hands?

© Janet Buickerood Blue 03/13/2019

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Thankful Thursday

We are thankful today for a quiet week. With Sawyer now only taking two meds, and both being liquid, he is eating all his food. That means he is getting full doses of his meds. And, if we made it through the night after this went live, Sawyer is nine days without a grand mal seizure. He had a couple of small focal incidents on Wednesday, but in the scheme of things, they aren’t really worth mentioning. Every day without seeing our little guy in the throes of a seizure is a blessing.

And we are blessed to have so many friends and supporters praying for him.

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by our friend, Brian. To join the hop, post on your blog for what you are thankful. Then click on Brian’s badge, and pop over to the hop.

 

March 14, 2019 by Health Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 16

16 Responses

  1. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says:
    March 16, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    Meow meow Aunty Janet yore Hi-Q was purrfect!!! Mee cuud not rite a werd…nor cuud LadyMew!
    Yore so clevurr!
    HURRAH fore Sawyer…it must bee furry screy when hee has a see-zure. Mee saw LadyMew have one an it was spookie!
    ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

    Reply
  2. The Swiss Cats says:
    March 16, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    We’re so glad for Sawyer ! Purrs

    Reply
  3. Ellen Pilch says:
    March 14, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Great poem. I need glasses, I thought they were holding hands 🙂 XO

    Reply
  4. Jackie Avery says:
    March 14, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    That is very good news about Sawyer and I hope he continues to do well with the new meds regime.
    I like your haiku too.

    Reply
  5. Mary McNeil says:
    March 14, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Purrayers that the POTP keeps on for Sawyer !

    Reply
  6. Emma and Buster says:
    March 14, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    Once upon a time when our mom was a little girl she dreamed of becoming a poet, at least a writer. But she learned quickly she didn’t have any talent to venture that way, so we just decided to take photos. You did very well on the prompt.

    Reply
  7. Cecilia Upchurch says:
    March 14, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    The photo challenge was a toughie…I had a bit of a brain freeze then
    Downton Abbey came into my mind’s eye.
    I think your haiku is perfect.

    Hugs Cecilia

    Reply
  8. World Of Animals, Inc. says:
    March 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing the poem. We are so happy to read such fantastic news about on Thankful Thursday about Sawyer. Nine days without a seizure and eating all his food. We are so happy for him. Have a wonderful rest of your day.

    Reply
  9. World Of Animals, Inc. says:
    March 14, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing your poem with us. It’s always great to read fantastic news on Thankful Thursday that Sawyer is nine days without a seizure and is eating well. Thanks for the share. Have a wonderful rest of your day.

    Reply
  10. Sandee says:
    March 14, 2019 at 11:35 am

    Yes, why aren’t they holding hands.

    Great news on Sawyer. He remains in my prayers. I hate to see our babies having issues.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to all the kitties. ♥

    Reply
  11. Eastside Cats says:
    March 14, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Victorian’s were cold-fish, at least outwardly!
    In elementary school, our teacher taught us how to compose haiku’s, and I’ve always loved them…and I love yours!
    Still sending love to Sawyer.

    Reply
  12. The Florida Furkids says:
    March 14, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Your Haiku is pawsome! We’re thankful for every day that Sawyer is seizure-free!

    The Florida Furkids with smoochies and love to Mau from Allie and paw pats and headbonks to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  13. Brian Frum says:
    March 14, 2019 at 8:03 am

    Maybe they were holding hands but their hands got cold. Purrs to sweet Sawyer from all of us. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  14. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    March 14, 2019 at 7:24 am

    Wonderful Haiku for that neat photo! And I am so happy for that news of little Sawyer. Prayers that this pattern will continue and that the meds will control the problem. Continued blessings! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Teddy says:
    March 14, 2019 at 5:08 am

    Love the haiku….it’s one of the many thoughts we had when seeing the photo too. Then Mom noticed it looks like the gentleman has an “extra” glove in his hand and perhaps one in the right hand on the cane as well……or maybe a hanky. Anyway, it’s possible they WERE holding hands or wanted to hold hands. This photo is full of “maybes” !! Anyway, thank you for always joining us in having some poetry fun. We are also VERY VERY thankful that Sawyer hasn’t had a bad seizure. The little focals at least aren’t as scary or long-lasting or “dangerous” for him as the grand mals. We pray every day for our pal.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  16. Dalton/Benji/Angel-MrJackFreckles/Pipo & Angel-Minko says:
    March 14, 2019 at 2:49 am

    That Haiku is great! I *thought* they were holding hands…and you made me realize they were not! MOL!

    I am glad Sawyer is doing better, but the put=rrs and pawyers will keep on for his well being.

    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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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

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