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A Callie Cat Tanka

taken to the pound by folks who did not want her Callie Cat escaped. . . instinct had led her back to where tribulation trumped death sickly and skinny Callie Cat scraped by until a chance encounter. . . how sweet the day my daughter came home with a calico! the cat who once lived a natural life outside grew happy and plump. . . eighteen years she ruled our hearts - the indoor queen of our home

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/20/2014 1:17:00 PM

Our youngest was always bring pets home for the summer from school. No one to look after them for the summer so we had extra pets but thank goodness they did not stay and I think our dog was glad to see them go. love phyl

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/12/2014 8:55:00 AM

Andrea, Also Congrats on your win. :-) Peace, Deborah

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/12/2014 8:53:00 AM

Andrea, This write was sensational. I felt every word. I too rescued a Calico, I call Callie Girl. Every animal should be loved. Thank you for that And thank you for this beautiful sweet poem. Thank you so much for your visit. Peace, Deborah

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/29/2014 1:46:00 PM

Very nice, Andrea. I'm glad there are people who are willing to take in strays and that your daughter found "Callie Cat." Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Theresa Stephens

Date: 4/28/2014 12:55:00 PM

Hi Andrea, Fantastic win. I too have had cats in my life so know how they bring love and companionship, particularly when living on one's own. My cat Casper,a grey and white fluff ball, is always here to greet me. A big Congrats xx Theresa xx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/28/2014 9:41:00 AM

Congrats on this lovely poem Andrea! We've had numerous cats in the family. The latest addition is a year old (Smokey); the last one that died was nearly 18 years old. Never had a pure breed one, but all have been loving and cuddly. // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/27/2014 6:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your poem, your cat and your win. I have had to start making my cats indoor cats also. Only way they will get to be 18 years. Love, Joyce

Frederic Parker

Date: 4/27/2014 10:25:00 AM

congratulations on your victory my friend, 18 years is a long life for a cat isn't it?I don't know much about cats

Joseph May

Date: 4/27/2014 7:14:00 AM

Congrats on a great win Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/27/2014 7:06:00 AM

Nice tribute to your cat and congrats on the win, Andre

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2014 6:56:00 AM

Way to go ...Congrats..Sara

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/27/2014 6:06:00 AM

Terrific win Andrea! Great Job.!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/27/2014 3:32:00 AM

Wow, just saw this came in number ONE. Big congrats Andrea.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/27/2014 1:54:00 AM

How sweet a tanka ! Cute lil ones r really worth a rescue,,lovable,congrats on top win Andrea!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/27/2014 1:45:00 AM

Hey, Andrea, awesome, winning tanka.... congrats on your super win. ... xox~ LINDA

Seren Roberts

Date: 4/27/2014 1:34:00 AM

Andrea lovely words and deeds, to rescue an animal is so worthwhile.... Undying affection they give, I know I rescued my dog 2 years ago.....Congrats ..Seren

Amy Green

Date: 4/27/2014 1:07:00 AM

This one, in particular, was a mirrored experience. So not only did you win by talent, you pulled my heart strings too; Congrats on the win, excellent piece.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/27/2014 12:55:00 AM

Oh Andrea, this poem is so sweet. I know first hand how much love a cat can bestow on loving owners, or I should say roommates, as no one ever really owns a cat! I had a Calico cat in my youth named Sugar. I can still see her sweet face.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 4/26/2014 4:26:00 PM

Lovely....the poem and the calico. Cats are such fun to live with.

Linda Jackson

Date: 4/23/2014 2:24:00 PM

I like cats. They always seem to find someone to care for them. Your poem is lovely and it remind me of my own cat. Best wishes Linda

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/22/2014 6:29:00 PM

How sweet! I loved this little verse; thanks for sharing. I had a sweet calico. She was a stray for a long time, though I suspect she had a home before, because she was just so friendly with us. Always, Laura

Daver Austin

Date: 4/22/2014 10:28:00 AM

I'm happy about Callie. Outdoor cats don't do well at all. For instance, there is a stray cat - a huge gray male - who comes up on the porch to feed. His left eye looks as if it has been put out entirely. So much disease out there boot. I'm going to ask Bev if we can't try to catch the gray and take it to the vet. Love, daver

Joseph May

Date: 4/21/2014 10:21:00 PM

A delightful story Andrea...sometimes we do seem to be on the same wavelength... waiting to see your entry

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/21/2014 3:28:00 PM

this moves me... i have a stray cat and she refuses to leave... thanks for including me on your itty contest list, andie.. how are you?.. been in and out of the country...more soon!hugggs

Jack Horne

Date: 4/21/2014 3:03:00 PM

lovely tribute to callie. have I thanked you yet, by the way? Loved the contest. See you have another - must put the old thinking cap on. Congrats on your wins too, of course xx