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Lucy Wanted a Cat

Lucy wanted a cat, but her mother said, 'No!' With all of her heart, she yearned for one so But her mother'd been scratched by a cat long ago Lucy's sorrow the greater, 'cos she didn't know

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Bobby May

Date: 10/7/2019 10:22:00 PM

OMG! My mother didn't like dogs because one scared her so we never got to have a dog, Greshon were you my invisible brother is that where your getting this great poetry 2 in a row?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:16:00 AM

Ha, ha. Of course I was---and still am!---your brother, Bobby! ~ Invisible One

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/7/2019 10:10:00 PM

Oh so sad. I can feel it :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:15:00 AM

You are truly right, Heidi. It's sad when kids can't get a pet...But sometimes it's just how life is... Thanks. Smiles, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/7/2019 9:58:00 PM

One’s childhood dragged into another’s. Such great work!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:14:00 AM

Such a great comment. Sounds like you could make a poem, short or longer, from what you wrote. Much appreciated, Kim. Smiles, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/7/2019 5:50:00 PM

that happens sometimes. Just because of one little incident, the kids have to suffer and never get the pet they want. I enjoyed this, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:13:00 AM

You are so right, Andrea. I myself solved the problem in my family by 'semi-adopting' the pet next door. Not all kids are as lucky as I was. Thank you for your support! Cheers, Gershon