Broken Steps

BROKEN STEPS 

they had some good times
days not too hot nor too cold
cold preferable
unless denied the warm room
that place under broken steps

once while cleaning up
insulation was dumped
‘neath those broken steps
and Lord knows how many cats
had blessedly found a home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Neels Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 6:24 AM
Dave, I love this, can just picture those cuties all snugged up.. :) Wilma
Harrison Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Oh, this is adorable! I love cats. Now they are warm and cozy snuggled up together in the evening. Lovely.
K. Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Loved your title, loved even more how this is about cats finding a home...thanks for your nice comments --nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Ahhh, a place for the homeless cats. So sweet, Dave!!
Kendrick Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this one...Those stray cats sound like they found a good home for them that was snug and warm..Keep the creative pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Buys Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Great title and well written, love the thread of compassion and even whimsy.Well done. love Heidie
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May 29, 2010 at 9:02 PM
What a wonderful story. You have me smiling with this one. The title intrigued me and lured me in. Always an asset for any poem. Keep up the good writing. Karen
Jordan Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Daver, this is a very compassionate poem - I loved it - great Job, thanks for the encouraging words, God Bless, mj
A  Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM
LOVE IT DAVER THE COMMENT, YES MEN WHAT ARE THEY TO DO.. THEY R ONLY HUMAN. I GOT TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN I DO GET MARRIED WITH MY FIANCE.. SMILES TO U AND HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL DAY,,LUV IRMA
La France Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 7:15 AM
I used to live in a very, very old house. Well over 100 years old. It had a large covered wooden porch, and under was an opening, where stray cats found a haven, many a kitten was born under that porch. Many a cat found shelter. Your poem brought back some wonderful memories of that time. Just excellent. Constance
Foster Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Other people's rubbish, a haven for the resourceful cat. well written Daver. ... cheers margaret
Mehta Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Well penned Tanka. I love the ending
A  Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 5:56 PM
NICE ONE DAVER, I SEE IT CLEARLY WE NEED TO WALK BROKEN STEPS. gOD WILL BLESS WITH A HOME. LOVE IT, HAVE YOUR SELF A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL WEEKEND,,IRMA
Brown Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Enjoyed reading your poetry and I thank you for sharing it with us Daver as you are always a pleasure to read. Have a wonderful weekend filled with good health love and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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May 28, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Cats are so resourceful, Daver, and I suspect some of them may be living under your porch steps right now. You do have a soft spot for these precious felines, don't you? You can groan all you want about being a codger, but your soft spot is showing in this wonderful poem. Love, Carolyn
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