In the story, the author shares a reflective moment with her cat Pangea, highlighting their close bond amidst life's unpredictability. As she holds her petite tabby, she contemplates her life’s expectations and the potential disconnect between dreams and reality. The muddy paw prints left by Pangea symbolize the unexpected marks that loved ones leave on our lives. The piece invites readers to explore various cat tales filled with philosophy and adventure, celebrating both the ordinary and extraordinary moments.
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Moments in Nature
While cat-sitting for family, I've embraced creativity through knitting and up-cycling projects, inspired by nature. My poem reflects on the lives of the bee, bird, and cat, highlighting how each embodies aspects of my own journey and connections. Moments of rest and observation bring joy.
A Car-meleon
What is your all time favorite automobile? If only a car could change it's shape like a chameleon. I like small zippy carsFor my city driving Like my Fiat 500 And big campervansFor overland plansLike road tripping And mini busses For transportingMany "usses"For communal holidays Or even a wagon To pile all my stuff inWhen … Continue reading A Car-meleon
Just a few…
Do you ever see wild animals? Do I ever see wild animals? Just a few. I was going to say that I am blessed to have "the wild" available to me but actually I am an adventurous person that appreciates the wild. All of these animals I have seen in the wild: Africa In Africa: … Continue reading Just a few…
Prompt: My Favorite Time of Day
What's your favorite time of day? My favorite time of day Where I dream of word play, I think I must be crepuscular, Is twilight: dawn and dusk, when I prey You see, I capture my nocturnal dreams In the morning, like the hunt And In the evening, I snatch my day-dreams cat kneading or … Continue reading Prompt: My Favorite Time of Day
Salty’s Journey
I thought as I mentioned Salty in my last post I would share a post Ellie, my daughter wrote a year ago when Salty trans-located. Just to add that we knew her to be quite an anxious cat with a very feisty nature when she came to live with us. We got bitten and scratched … Continue reading Salty’s Journey
Prompt: was today typical?
Was today typical? Yes and no. I plan my days at the beginning of the week, from what I am going to cook, to what activities need doing and all the routine things too. Sounds mundane but it keeps me sane. The part that was not typical is that we are looking after my daughter's … Continue reading Prompt: was today typical?
Raw Emotional Abrasion.
Poetry Style: 2/4/6/2 Aquarian Yes it's True I feel bad Euthanasia guilt Is real "You didWhat you felt bestThe kindest thing to do"They say Very Little comfort In my reality. Remorse Does not Help bring them back; It's just a fantasy. Feel stuck. You need,ApparentlyTo embrace compassionTo heal. BeforeYou mourn acceptYou did the best you … Continue reading Raw Emotional Abrasion.
How do we say goodbye?
Zoe, our family dog, once Siobhan's dog. 2022 Zoe 2022. Zoe and me cuddles. 2022. I lie beside my canine friend And stare up into the canopy of my private bower Watching butterflies flitter-flutter And birds sounding like squeaky dog toys. Leaves quiver shiver In the hot autumn breeze. I cuddle our family dog Taking … Continue reading How do we say goodbye?
A Short Tale about a Short Tail.
As I prepare for our move at the moment I have renovators, plumbers, painters, tilers and electricians in and out of my space all banging, drilling, chopping and discussing; while I “peacefully” pack my belongings: sorting, sifting, throwing out and keeping the bare essentials. It sounds busy yet I do make time to sit, think … Continue reading A Short Tale about a Short Tail.
Morag Noffke 