For Pippa

I can’t tell you the joy this cat has brought into my life. She is curled up now - curled in my lap dreaming of immortality We sit out in the sun, me looking through binoculars. Her soft tail twitching at an ambulance rushing to some fatality Written: Christmas 1988 ——— *Pippa lived to a grand old age of 20 years.

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Keith D Trestrail

Date: 5/28/2024 4:29:00 AM

I’m a dog man myself but there is nothing quite like the love and devotion of a furry friend.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 1/10/2022 5:04:00 AM

Nice work, Craig. Haven't had a cat since high school...but you bring back memories so worth remembering. Enjoyed your piece.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/7/2022 5:24:00 AM

I adore cats. When they share their love it is because they feel like it, and we, under their spell, are grateful. : ) So sweet! Blessings

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/6/2022 1:33:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this. Welcome to PS. Meanwhile, I welcome you with God's love, expressed in John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/4/2022 8:58:00 AM

Beautiful poem with stunning imagery, Craig. Thanks for your visit and comment on my page.