TUESDAY TEASER DOUBLE WIN

Thankful Thursday

Each Thursday Kitties Blue and I list the things for which we are thankful. This week, Sawyer is up first with great news. His last seizure was more than four weeks ago. He’s been better about eating his noms, which means he is getting his meds. Dad Tom and I pray he keeps up this good behavior.

On Tuesday, I try to participate in the Tuesday Teaser at Two Spoiled Cats. It seems everyone slept in this week, and I was the only First Commenter. And then…wait for it…I was also the First Right Guesser. I have been fortunate to accomplish this on only a couple of other occasions. So the professors’ (Angel Sammy and Teddy) mom, Pam, made me this special double winner badge. And that is my thankful.

 

double win

Hip Hip Hooray for ME! I not only was FIRST COMMENTER on the Teaser post of December 28, 2021 but I was also the FIRST RIGHT GUESSER……..WOW!!

 

Actually I do have another thankful, which is related to Christmas. On Christmas Day Dad Tom and I did a “Go To Meeting” (like Zoom) with his family. It was the first time we had seen most of them since last Christmas.

Kitties Blue are thankful for all the Christmas cards from their blogging friends, and Cooper Murphy is thankful for the Christmas cards from his Cat Scout friends.

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by Brian. To participate, post on your blog for what you are thankful and then click on Brian’s badge to link up.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

I had big plans for my poem after seeing this week’s inspiration photo selected by Angel Sammy and Teddy from Two Spoiled Cats. Here’s that photo.

 

 

After writing four lines, however, I felt I’d said what I wanted. What do you think?

Buyer Beware

I always wanted a house by the sea.
I bought this place sight unseen,
And found I had a house in the sea.
It seems the seller has made a fool of me!

© Janet Buickerood Blue – 12/29/2021

To participate in the weekly poetry challenge, check out Two Spoiled Cats today for next week’s inspiration photo. You can get their by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, you must read Angel Teddy’s poem. He is a masterful wordsmith, and I guarantee you will enjoy it.

Kitties Blue and I will be back tomorrow with some Fill-ins.

 

December 30, 2021 by Christmas Kitties Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 12

12 Responses

  1. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    January 1, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    ***apawss apawss*** Aunty Janet!! Yore poe-em iss adoorabell.
    An CONCATSS on yore furry own badge~~yore simply amazin 🙂
    ***purrss*** BellaDharma an {{hugss}} BellaSita Mum

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  2. Marv says:
    December 30, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Sawyer! This is the bestest news! We are so thankful that it has been 4 weeks! And we gotta say, your Mom ROCKS! She did BOTH on the teaser on Tuesday (Firstie and right guesser. And We LOVE her poem. Mom wishes she could talk her family into online viewing. Even though we all have apple phones so we can Facetime, nobody does! We are thankful for you dear furrends–you and your antics always make our day.

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  3. Brian Frum says:
    December 30, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Those are terrific thankfuls, way to go Sawyer and way to go Mom Janet! That was a cute poem, but look on the bright side…now mowing! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  4. Ellen J Pilch says:
    December 30, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Nice thankfuls. Congrats on being a first commenter and first correct answer. Fun poem. XO

    Reply
  5. The Island Cats says:
    December 30, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    The mom has never been first nor guessed right on the teaser. So to do both is quite the accomplishment. Concats! ~Ernie

    Reply
  6. Canadian Cats says:
    December 30, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    We loved the poem! Concise and to the point.

    Reply
  7. Sandee says:
    December 30, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Way to go, Sawyer. Keep up the great work.

    Congratulations on your first commenter and first right guesser.

    Love the poem and it’s perfect.

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

    Reply
  8. The Florida Furkids says:
    December 30, 2021 at 9:05 am

    We’re always happy to hear good news about Sawyer. Lots of great thankfuls. ConCats on being a double firstie. Our dopey Mom forgot it was Tuesday!!!!

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  9. Katie Isabella says:
    December 30, 2021 at 7:32 am

    I can’t imagine a house like that. It is abandoned but that it
    s still standing is amazing.

    Reply
  10. Pam says:
    December 30, 2021 at 4:04 am

    Glad you liked your DOUBLE WIN badge! It was eerily SILENT when Teaser went live on Tuesday but you were there and got down to business. Our poems this week are very similar….mine was extra short and had the same “flavor” as yours. Great minds think alike!!

    Hugs, Pam

    Reply
  11. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    December 30, 2021 at 2:09 am

    Nobody likes wet feet, that might be why its on stilts??! LOL! Your poem is perfect!

    So thankful with you about Sawyer not having seizures.

    And we too got lots of cards!

    Congrats on your double win…I was too late to win anything, LOL! But the cafeteria was supplying yummy noms:)

    Reply
    • LOULOU says:
      December 30, 2021 at 4:41 am

      That house is pretty weird, no? Just hope the tsunami stays away…
      SO HAPPY FOR SAWYER! His fighting spirit is getting stronger it seems. And the meds must be very good ones. Hugs, Sawyer, and tummy rubs.

      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

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