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JCB Bruhl's Cat Senryu Contest ~ 5/8/26

Bella


my purring snuggler 
seeks comfort while she's sleeping
tortoise furred feline
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Alhemaidy Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Congrats on your nice poem :-) Have a good weekend!
Lane Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Thank you, AA. Enjoy your weekend as well.
La France Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Lin, lovely and congratulations, my cat is Bella also, a rescue, a British Shorthair Brown Tabby ~
Lane Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Thank you ever so much, Constance. I know how much you grieved over losing your other kitty.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Lin, seems she comforts you, as well? Hugs and congrats!
Lane Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM
She did, Kim. She's no longer with me... only in loving thoughts.
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Back to say looks like we all are winners. Well, all cat lovers are winners!
Lane Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Yep, it's a gallery of winning writes! lol
Empress Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Thats a really cute cat pic. Im thinking of writing one too, you write any form, on any theme so beautifully dear linnersz, your words are gentle and seamless, pleasure always reading you. Sending you light, always
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, Ink for your many reads and comments as well as your encouragement.
Roper Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Great description of the cat, they're great companions. I haven’t owned one in over 30 years since I had my two much loved Yorkies.
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Apartment life is easier with a cat. Thanks for reading and commenting, Eve.
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
aww so cute Lin:-) i love cats but am allergic to their fur! hugs jan x
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
That's a bummer, Jan. ;-( Thanks for reading.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I love when they purr. Wish mine snuggled more! Nic pic, Lin
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Thank you lots for your comments, Andrea.
Kitchin Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Lin, such a sweet poem and cat. Best for the contest.
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Thanks, Tania. Bella was a sweetheart of a rescue kitty.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Hello Lin Lang, a beautiful poem about your cat. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Hello Lin Lang, your welcome. We do love our cats. Yesterday Stormy came into my bedroom and woke me up. I thought that was cute. Hugs. /Darlene/
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Thanks very much Darlene, and hugs to you.
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