Black Cat's Wild Adventure

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So, once upon a time, there was a cat
that had no real home, and all alone,
she'd wander here and there amid the yards
in a community with lovely lawns
and shady trees and bushes that gave her
some shelter from the sun and pouring rain.

She'd go from house to house and beg for food;
with kind gold eyes and fur of shiny black,
she made some friends, but then, she'd run away.
Except, one day, she found her perfect home
and stayed and stayed till they adopted her.

So, in and out she'd go in her two worlds,
content for shelter and fine tasty meals;
still loving her adventures when outdoors.

But, oh one day, her 'daddy' caught a scene
that put such fear into his loving heart!
For there she was across the street, oh no,
in frozen stance and nearly nose to nose
with a coyote, large and tawny-gray!
For many seconds, neither moved, but then
she lunged into his face- was so surprised
and shocked...the huge coyote ran away!

As Licorice, (her name), came racing home
she flew into the open door and hopped
upon her 'mama's' lap and looked up with
her large gold eyes that twinkled with delight,
as if to say- don't worry about me-
my homeless days made me a warrior.


October 10, 2018

~1st Place~
Contest: Black Cat
Sponsor: Robert James Liguori
Judged: 04/04/2022

~1st Place~
Contest: Fiction October 2018 Writing Challenge 
Sponsor: Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings
Judged: 10/25/2018

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Date: 11/6/2018 12:51:00 PM
Hello Sandra, I am proud of this brave cat. Have a nice day my friend.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 6:45:00 PM
Thank you very much for your visit, Darlene, and your uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/5/2018 4:52:00 PM
This is the best pet story I have ever heard. Congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/5/2018 6:14:00 PM
Thank you so much, Marilyn, for your visit and very uplifting comment! Much appreciated! Sandra :)
Date: 10/29/2018 3:05:00 AM
Yes mam it will do that. You had me on the edge of my seat! Great story
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/5/2018 6:13:00 PM
Thank you, Jay, for the visit and supportive comment! Sandra :)
Date: 10/26/2018 9:35:00 AM
Sandra, as a cat lover of course I find this poem delightful and so well written and I am pleased to give it first place in my contest!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/5/2018 6:11:00 PM
Thank you, Constance, for the great contest and my fine placement. I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/25/2018 9:58:00 AM
Loved the suspense in this one, Sandra. Congrats on your podium win! ~ Gershon
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/5/2018 6:11:00 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon! It was a fun write. Sandra :)
Date: 10/24/2018 1:25:00 PM
Love the name Licorice. A cute, loving great poem about a real charmer. So glad he found his way home... He sounds like quite a character. Enjoy each other.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/24/2018 6:16:00 PM
So nice of you to stop by with your uplifting comment, Sandra! Thank you for that and your very supportive comments! Sandra
Date: 10/10/2018 6:17:00 PM
Hi Sandra, what a wonderful, compelling story you lay before us. You place us in the heart of the tale so easily. The imagery is strong as is the story line. An excellent write my friend. This cat's adventure has to be a fave. Good luck in the contest. It was a winner of a write to me. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/15/2018 6:52:00 PM
Thank you very much, Mike, for your very supportive and uplifting comments! Much appreciated! Sandra
Date: 10/10/2018 5:53:00 PM
A very lovely and compelling cat 'tail'...ready for a win, Sandra...love & kitty cats...^WW^
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Date: 10/15/2018 6:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, WW! Sandra
Date: 10/10/2018 12:27:00 PM
Wow! This is superb, Sandra. I felt like I was reading a very compelling short story with excellent description and detail. Compared to a cat, a coyote would appear quite large. Licorice's past and wild ways strengthened her to be so fearless in combat. Cats are smart. And they love to go outdoors. I never kept mine inside all the time. It was their choice and they often returned with the "markings" of adventures. Constance will LOVE this entry. A winner for sure. A fave for me. CD
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/15/2018 6:56:00 PM
Thank you very much, Carolyn, for your visit and wonderful, uplifting comments! I love cats, and we had one who graced our lives for 20 years. However, these days, I am allergic to them! Hugs, Sandra
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