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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 Login to Reply

Deborah Shiells Date: 5/12/2014 8:55:00 AM Andrea, Also Congrats on your win. :-) Peace, Deborah Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 4/27/2014 7:14:00 AM Congrats on a great win Andrea Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 4/27/2014 7:06:00 AM Nice tribute to your cat and congrats on the win, Andre Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/27/2014 6:56:00 AM Way to go ...Congrats..Sara Login to Reply

Casarah Nance Date: 4/27/2014 6:06:00 AM Terrific win Andrea! Great Job.! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/27/2014 3:32:00 AM Wow, just saw this came in number ONE. Big congrats Andrea. Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/27/2014 1:45:00 AM Hey, Andrea, awesome, winning tanka.... congrats on your super win. ... xox~ LINDA Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

Monterey Sirak Date: 4/26/2014 4:26:00 PM Lovely....the poem and the calico. Cats are such fun to live with. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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