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Crazy Horse

CRAZY HORSE My crazy cat's called Crazy Horse; abandoned at birth, she's a bit different like calls to like its said. No mummy to teach catty behaviour, tiny blue eyes barely open desperate to live, on discarded cat kibble. Brought home, snuggled to warm, under my chin - suddenly – eyes still shut, smelt our blue vein in bed snacks, special treat! Fierce fluffed one competed easily quickly got the lion's share we were too bemused to argue. Tiny tum replete – napping all. Then wah, what where? Jerked awake tiny pogo stick legs boinged all night long! On our duvet covered chests seems blue cheese an instant fix for dearth of mother's milk! And hasn't stopped galloping since. Her favourite game is chasey which keeps me warm! Has taken 10 years to finally jump to my knee. Takes much talking, trying both sides patting my legs til makes the final lap. Still wild instincts want to flee doesn't stop her nagging me loudly butting in with her conversation when I'm on the phone. (especially to the bank) who puzzle over my giggles during our numerical discussion. Her second name 'Talks to Flies' though not a healer, has the 2nd language of cats though it's usually employed in talking to birds! So as I've said slightly wrong in the head. As a youngster puzzled me greatly beans I'd picked would disappear to be found much later - under furniture desiccated. Caught her one day – stalking prey intent – crouched, waiting on a freshly picked bean to pounce! Oh dear! Still no worries for the native bird flock! On arrival home, she hurtles thru cat door; galloping and skidding mats about So happy to see me my doggy like Crazy Horse!

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Date: 8/13/2018 3:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. So fascinating, well-written, charming! :)
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Virginia Waters
Date: 8/14/2018 8:26:00 PM
Thank you Susan , so much more to the story as well!
Date: 8/12/2018 2:59:00 PM
what a charming poem Virginia, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Virginia Waters
Date: 8/14/2018 8:26:00 PM
thank you Jan
Date: 8/12/2018 12:51:00 PM
How adorable this poem is Virginia! You capture your cats antics with enchanting joy. I love your entry! Congratulations on your second placement my friend! : )
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Virginia Waters
Date: 8/14/2018 8:25:00 PM
thank you Connie - cats are a constant presence - some more relaxing than others!
Date: 8/12/2018 9:50:00 AM
Congrats on your top win, Virginia. Well done.
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Virginia Waters
Date: 8/14/2018 8:26:00 PM
thank you Line
Date: 8/12/2018 4:29:00 AM
Beautiful poem, congratulations on your win!
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Virginia Waters
Date: 8/14/2018 8:23:00 PM
thank you so much!
Date: 8/4/2018 3:04:00 PM
Awwww - what a fascinating Kitty Kat! Sounds like a lot of fun and games with him around! This is indeed a sweet tribute to Crazy Horse! Hugs to you both. Pandita
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Date: 7/23/2018 2:47:00 PM
Beautifully penned, Virginia. If you do not know cats, you will know this one after this poem. Our first family cat lived to be 18 and a half.
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Virginia Waters
Date: 7/23/2018 6:00:00 PM
That's a good and great age - most of mine have too except those that fall to misadventure. Saved this one's life 2x so far - maybe another chapter about crazy horse to come!
Date: 7/22/2018 2:08:00 AM
Lovely verse Virginia, and they become part of the family. Great companions too. Tom
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Virginia Waters
Date: 7/22/2018 2:26:00 AM
thanks Tom. Yep no matter how many furrballs they have (foibles) still get attached. which reminds me of another verse ha

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