Abby curls up in my lap
Abby curls up in my lap
i massage her back
with gentle yet firm pressure
pay attention to her ears and chin
the purring commences
oxytocin is permeating her neural network
driving strong feelings, empathy, trust, relaxation
a commonality in virtually all vertebrates
such a gift we share within Creation
plants have peptides to promote wellness
they share this with other invertebrates
an evolutionary process parenting oxytocin
the gifts of Creation breathe participation
i am suspecting a direct mandate
and certainly Abby seems to agree
hug a child, welcome home kiss
hand upon a grieving shoulder
cupping a worried chin
lost in tasks weighing one
disappear with a whisper, i love you
the task seems not too demanding
to share such a gift, given no charge we bear
Abby looks up, contented, stretches upward
brushing my cheek with hers
it's a cat's way to leave their scent
signifying ownership
my interpretation: forehead kisses
signifying deep care, protection, tenderness, comfort
given it's a simple massage, who could ask for more
sometimes when i ponder God's reasoning
i always remember mother's advice
curiosity killed the cat
i learned from philosophers to avoid ruminating
mom would remind you the best blessings
are the ones we share
Oregon 9/17/26
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