I'm One Unhappy Cat

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Gone are the blissfully quiet days When I’d have the house to myself When all was quiet and serene With no one here to pester me My only interactions being nudges To fill my food and water bowls Key in the door I was king of my castle Now I have to share my space With a human twenty-four hours daily I’m going crazy totally insane Music tv chatting on the phone How I crave peace I once knew Silence ~ am I really asking too much Surely this can’t be the new normal Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~COVID 2020~ 2020 AP: 2nd place 2021, 2nd place 2021 Submitted on April 25, 2021 for contest YOUR 2021 N/A CHOICE sponsored by WILLIAM KEKAULA and on April 20, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (APR 22) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND Posted on May 9, 2020

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Wren Rushing

Date: 5/13/2020 8:25:00 PM

Line my ten year old son was given an online school assignment to write a story about two pets having a conversation. He was having trouble coming up with an idea. And then I remembered the unhappy cat. So we planned to use your story as inspiration. I know our dog and Betta fish seem to be a little disturbed at having us at home all day. Even the chickens are tired of being watched for entertainment. Having grown weary of watching TV I decided to watch them instead. Line thanks for the help!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/13/2020 10:45:00 PM

You'll have to post your son's story, Wren. I bet it's a winner.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/9/2020 3:23:00 PM

ha! yes, i'm sure animals are just as unhappy as we are during this forced sheltering-in-place. well-described, line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/9/2020 10:27:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/9/2020 1:45:00 PM

Hello Lin Gauthier, I never had a cat. one day I will. It will be a female cat. Now this cat is not use to having his human around all day because of the virus. The cat wants his peace and quiet. poor kitty! Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/10/2020 9:21:00 AM

Hello Lin, that is a lovely thought. Cats are beautiful. Have a nice Mother's Day my friend. Enjoy your special day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/9/2020 2:55:00 PM

LOL - we'll have to find you a warm and cuddly kitten for you, Darlene.