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written for Eve Ropers Nursery Rhymes contest. Inspired by the cat pic.

In the verdant valley of claw-some tales lived a lady in a cottage of tails. Every morning, her cat Grey loves to sit, sip chamomile tea until paws permit, a scratch here and there to wake her spirit, so the sneaky rodents nearby fear it. But the cat knew not the language of hate; she was a queen dreaming of love and fate. To unleash the mice that hide and scurry through the countryside without a worry. The rising sun too knows how stars despise grumpy kittens purring through greedy eyes. And Miss Grey did nothing but deeply muse, while vested in checkered silvery hues, she crafted a plan to spread stellar light amidst the chaos that dwells at midnight, hopes for peace within the community, gives all the lives an opportunity~ to shine and flaunt their soft furry wishes, wave sorrows goodbye with purrfect kisses.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/18/2024 11:16:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write/story. Like Grey I also like a cup of chamomile tea. A great ending.... Have a blessed day/week.....................

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/18/2024 10:27:00 AM

Delightful to see your nursery rhyme on the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K

Karen Jones

Date: 8/15/2024 5:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place win dear Inky!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 8/12/2024 7:22:00 AM

Ahh IE, a vision of utopia! I find it fascinating. If we could only make it so...it requires so much to get everyone on the same page, but as you point out, it starts with a vision. Smiles!

Silent One

Date: 8/11/2024 1:20:00 PM

I've never seen you write such a sweet poem, you should write your own book on nursery rhymes.... I can see you must have worked really hard on this, especially as you claim that rhymes do not come naturally for you... The poem flows and rhymes really well and I think Eve will really love this one.. BOL..

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/10/2024 1:51:00 PM

A love this poem. A sweet, peaceful cat is certainly rare. And if Grey is her color, she might be mine. Good luck with the contest. I fav this poem.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 4:49:00 AM

Thank you so much dear hilda for the fave and also for uour comment. I would love to see your cat. Appreciate always your support

Robert James Liguori

Date: 8/10/2024 3:06:00 AM

What a wonderful cat Grey is!!! I’m sure if Grey met my cat Stella they’d be good friends!!! I love your nursery rhyme. Good luck in the contest.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 4:50:00 AM

Thank you so much dear robert for your kind and supportive comment. Stella is a beautiful name for a cat. Im sure your stella is beautiful

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/9/2024 11:15:00 PM

I love surprises like this sweet ending...an inviting story of miss grey well done, ink...I sent you a comment on my page re your contest wc closed recently...blessings

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 4:51:00 AM

Thank you dear nette i did see your comment, been a bit unwell. With migraines etc. appreciate you always dropping by

Valsa George

Date: 8/9/2024 8:59:00 PM

What a lovely natured cat is Miss Grey, trying to spread peace and love in a community ridden with strife and war, waving goodbye to all sorrows! She enjoys life, sipping chamomile tea and musing on what good she can do for the wellbeing of the world. A unique and lovely entry for the contest. All the Best dear Empress. This poem has given a lovely start to my day.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 4:58:00 AM

Awn thank you sweet valsa! Your comments always are so uplifting! Appreciate your poetic presence

Jeanette Swan

Date: 8/9/2024 5:52:00 PM

I like, Miss Grey' for the cat, a tad Beatrix Potter. J :)

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:07:00 AM

I had to google beatrix potter, and wow what a massive compliment that is: thank you so much

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/9/2024 12:37:00 PM

Such a kind-hearted cat.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:11:00 AM

Thank you so much victor

Paige Hind

Date: 8/9/2024 12:26:00 PM

Wow, how did you come up with this??!! You are a gifted storyteller. Like I said, I cannot do short stories, but I admire you for it! <3 So cute, Ink-

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:34:00 AM

Oh sweet paige you make me feel like im good enough. I dont really write stories. I used to tell stories to my son. And to read this from you makes me happy! Thank you for being so kind always

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/9/2024 7:04:00 AM

Ahh!! Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:40:00 AM

Thank you so much dear sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 8/9/2024 5:50:00 AM

Claw-some tales, sounds like a series could be on the way, I really liked it, good luck in the contest IE

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:43:00 AM

Ah thank you so much dear clive. I appreciate always your comments

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/9/2024 4:59:00 AM

Hi Ink, It looks like your Ms. Gray was a very evolved feline who had dispensed of her predator instincts for the good of the whole. This is so wonderfully written and would make a great kid dies book. Best of luck to you in your contest. P.S. Yesterday was international cat day. Blessings

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 5:46:00 AM

Aawn thank you so much dear nancy that means alot really! And cats day is cute to know about! I didnt know that. I appreciate always your poetic presence kind soul

Paul Callus

Date: 8/9/2024 3:05:00 AM

This is a purrrfect offering for a nursery rhyme, Empress, and spreading peace in the community takes it to a higher level. ~ Regards // paul

Ink Empress
Date: 8/11/2024 6:01:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading and for leaving your comment. Grateful truly

The Aura Rhymes

Date: 8/9/2024 2:56:00 AM

So cute , if I had a cat I’ll name it grey too . Hehehe

Ink Empress
Date: 8/9/2024 3:07:00 AM

Thought of you when i named it grey. Your cats were cute

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 8/9/2024 2:26:00 AM

verdant valley of claw-some tales oooooooo .. lived a lady in a cottage of tails. I just read the opening line in a very British accent… n it just felt rit! sneaky rodents nearby fear it. Damn I need a cat then! grumpy kittens purring through greedy eyes. I have a kundhalini sakti that is grumpy a lot .. XD..she crafted a plan to spread stellar light amidst the chaos that dwells at midnight, oooo the dramaa!! wave sorrows goodbye with purrrrrrrrtect kisses. Ooo the ending!!! This shud be in a movie

Lioness Onpaper
Date: 8/9/2024 2:35:00 AM

Oh yes yes!!! As I read I am channeling ..: old British lady accent… with a cracking nasal voice … with a bit of vibratoo… I feel like that have more character… bring more drama

Ink Empress
Date: 8/9/2024 2:27:00 AM

Hahaha kundalini! Gosh you are funny! I can imagine you reading this in a very strong brit accent! Lol thank you papi

Tom Woody

Date: 8/9/2024 2:21:00 AM

What a sweet message for peace in this well rhymed little tale. Hope you have a warm, pleasant weekend

Ink Empress
Date: 8/9/2024 2:26:00 AM

Good morning tomsz, this grey is a bit like you, hopes for peace and light. Haha. So glad you liked it. I tried . Thank you for dropping by

Tonye George

Date: 8/9/2024 1:55:00 AM

You're great at Nursery rhymes dear, Ink. I like how the poem conveys a message about kindness and the importance of striving for a world where everyone, regardless of their differences, can live peacefully and joyfully. Lovely story and you have narrated it so well. I've never liked cats, aside their aggressive and stubborn nature, I just have never seen cats to be peaceful. But Grey, despite having the power to intimidate or harm chooses instead to dream of love and unity. I love Grey.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/9/2024 2:14:00 AM

Your comment made me smile! Awwn i missed you tonye sweet soul . This morning i woke up and opened rhyme zone and tried doing this. I hate rhymes cus i have to use my brain. I really dont like using my brain to write haha and cats can be scary sometimes. But they are cute i like grey too

Tonye George
Date: 8/9/2024 1:55:00 AM

It's a good thing to share light, hope and peace. I hope she gets the kind of society she wants, Free from chaos, fear and sorrow "purrfect kisses" the goal is love and warmth.