Misty May loves sleeping on her back and does so most of the time no matter the season. But when summer comes she wants to totally stretch out so she can feel any breeze that might come by on her belly furs. Here she’s in the driveway settling in for a nap.
(This photo was the original inspiration for the new poem, “Summer Cat.”)
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
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
Terrific Misty May!!! What a poser!
Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue xo
Gorgeous kitty! And such a cute pic. Streeeetch those toes
What a sweet picture. I don’t do spread-eagle like that.
You sure do look extra cute that way… Misty May! 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
Awww… how adorable is Misty May! Pause definitely want to stroke the tum tums! <3
now that looks comfy -that belly!
OMC! I just came from Flynn’s and you kids are twins! Hey–that rhymes! But we think you should get on some nice cool grass under a shade tree!
Oh, Misty May, that is a sweet and adorable pose! You look so comfy!
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Now that is one cute tummy.
*Snorgle time*
You’re so cute! We love your little toesies!
awww…Misty May, if I was an outdoor kitty I would come snuggle your belly furs…and have a nap with you, paw pats, Savannah
That sure is a very happy comfy!
We like your method of twisting your hind legs to your left and front to the right to make sure you stay belly up. 🙂
eye loves chillaxin on me bak two misty….nothin quite like it….enjoy yur day N we hope everee one stays kewl, itz vizshuz crazed hot ….~~~~~~~
tuna of moon
We like the name and Misty May, you do look comfy on that driveway. Hope you stay nice and cool. Have a great day.
That looks so comfy
That’s a really gorgeous photo of Misty May…..she looks QUITE comfy on the cool driveway in the shade….I imagine during the day it’s too HOT to nap on!
Pam
I love her twisty pose!
Love the photo. Love the colors! Love the poem!! Love the cat!!!
Misty May has all the Ts covered! 🙂
Cody lays like that ALL of the time! We tell him he is “showing his trust” because when cats expose their bellies they are showing you complete trust!
You’re so twisty! And so adorable too!
Oh so adorable!!
All the best kitty parts in one fabulous photo!
You get some of the greatest photos of your kitties!