My Christmas Cat

She’ll always be my Christmas cat
though now disease has come to her
and made her skinny! Despite that,
she’ll always be my Christmas cat.
I still recall when she was fat.
How sweetly loudly she would purr.
She’ll always be my Christmas cat
though now disease has come to her.

She reaches out her paw to me.
And with a small “meow” she speaks.
She’s never had temerity!
She reaches out her paw to me,
for she’s still got tenacity.
A Christmas treat of mine she seeks!
She reaches out her paw to me.
And with a small “meow” she speaks.

Dec. 28, 2018 for Dear Heart's 
'Christmas Pets - Writing Challenge December 2018 - ' Poetry Contest
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La France Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my contest with this touching poem, I know you are struggling with your cat's health and your love for her is evident in this poem, well done~
Ruwindi Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 12:12 AM
A very touching poem. Reminds me of the cats we had. Congrats on your top win. Happy 2019! :)
Roper Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 11:53 PM
Back with congratulations on your win. Happy New Year's
Callus Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 4:25 PM
You tackled this theme shrewdly, even choosing a form which gives excellent results when handled well. Constance should love this! Regards // paul
Hinshaw Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 3:33 PM
A wonderful tribute to your cat and great entry for the contest. Sorry to hear kitty is having problems. Yes, eating black-eyed peas on New Years day is supposed to bring good luck for the year. An old southern tradition introduced to me by my wife of 66 years who was from Louisiana. Try some for luck! Happy New Year - Bob
Roper Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 12:07 PM
Nicely done, Andrea, so sorry about your kitty. Good luck in the contest. May your new year be very blessed. Hugs Eve~`*
May Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Wonderful write Andrea...love the Form too...
Michael Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 7:28 AM
... Give Me Something to Eat"...How could you ever stop loving her...A lovely write...Happy New Year Andrea...All the best
Pandit Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 7:19 AM
I like the flow and rhythm..a sweet story lovingly told.
Proxenos Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 2:44 AM
Hi Andrea, Is she really sick or just in the poem. She sounds adorable and so loving. Good luck in the contest, I know you will do well. Love and poetry hugs, Jenny.
Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 2:12 PM
yes, she has diabetes and her back feet went flat from nueropathy or something. RAther than pay the expensive insulin shots monthly, I found a product called blood sugar gold which I put twice a day in her food. It seems to be what she needs. But her feet are still flat and she walks funny!!
Gauthier Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Very sweet, Andrea.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 9:05 PM
So sad, Andrea. Ouch. I hope she is well, and I know what you mean. My husband will always be 15 for me. My first pet that I got to have in the house.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Excellent triolet...meoooow!
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