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Crazy Cat Lady

He gave her an inch and she took a mile He'd do or say just about anything to see her smile With a huge heart of gold, she was the furthest thing from vile She took the felines in one by one, it grew out of control after a while Construed as the "crazy cat lady" of the neighborhood, overwhelmed was her husband, Lial He desperately tried to talk some sense into her, but she stayed in denial Concerned family and friends picked up their phones, it was their number they did dial No one could get through to her and soon neighbors contacted authorities with complaints they did file Told they were a health hazard and she had to get rid of them, her heart was broken furthest from beguile She collected the possessions she had accumulated for them and her husband helped her put them into a pile Broken hearted for his wife, he'd do anything to restore her beautiful smile He pulled a fast one through the chaos and kept one kitten from a litter, his wife named, Kyle Misunderstood, she wasn't a "crazy cat lady" at all, there was no need to put her on trial She just wanted to help them so she took a job volunteering at a nearby shelter where she could and still see them, but vowed never again to allow her big heart to hamper her own lifestyle

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 1/21/2018 8:27:00 PM
I loved the story in your poem. Totally adorable. Thanks for entering my contest, Melissa.
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/21/2018 11:47:00 PM
Thank you for the opportunity, Line! I'm glad you enjoyed it :) It was a fun write! Best wishes!
Date: 1/21/2018 6:54:00 PM
I think this is based on a real life story. I have heard of this kind of thing happening. But it's good she could see them at the shelter. Just hope none got put down. Well done!
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/21/2018 11:41:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea :) Best wishes!
Date: 1/21/2018 5:00:00 PM
I can imagine taking in neighbourhood strays could become a bit of an obsession, some aspects of the story are so sad but I love the ending Melissa:-) hugs jan xx
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/21/2018 11:40:00 PM
Thanks, Jan :) hugs and best wishes to you!
Date: 1/21/2018 9:47:00 AM
I enjoyed your character. Congrats on your win!
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/21/2018 11:37:00 PM
Thank you, Richard! Best wishes!
Date: 1/20/2018 9:20:00 PM
Well deserved HM Melissa Congratulations Regards Tom.
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/21/2018 11:35:00 PM
Thank you, Tom :) Best wishes!
Date: 1/9/2018 6:37:00 PM
How a love can get out of hand...and how it can be channeled positively... Nice...All the best Melissa
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Melissa Tracy
Date: 1/10/2018 2:12:00 PM
Thank you, Arturo! Wouldn't it be nice if we could always find an alternative positive solution to all of our problems...but some of the very best things in life aren't meant to come easy and its good to have things that challenge us! Best wishes to you :)

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