My Extremes

Yes, I talk to my cat... it’s good therapy and soothes her wandering...claws. Over the years I’ve exercised my imagination on her neurons. I’ve told here things you would not believe, it’s for a good laugh. She’s fascinated whenever the furnace comes on and goes off; I tell her, “It’s okay, it’s just the dragon downstairs. He keeps us warm by blowing his fiery breath. Since he’s a small dragon, he’s not likely to start any fire.” Her separation anxiety could deafen the neighbors, but it drives me batty. She’s always in my lap, yawning...I say, “I watch out! Your head could snap backwards and you could accidentally swallow yourself and how would we get you out?” We don’t have birthday’s we have, “bird-days” and add on a bird every year; all for the cat. Some days we go mousey hunting... opening every door on everything; peering inside calling... ”Mousey! Where are you?” Lifting the corners of carpets; peering into boxes. Of course, we only find them if I’ve been to the pet store for a supply. Boy, the crap I dish out to keep her calm.

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Date: 9/10/2019 11:22:00 PM
"watch out! Your head could snap backwards and you could accidentally swallow yourself and how would we get you out?” HILARIOUS! I love the dragon furnace too.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/11/2019 1:55:00 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you had a good laugh. I don't know where that comes from; she just somehow drags it out of me with her expressions.
Date: 9/8/2019 10:22:00 AM
You have written a fascinating poem MLK- cats listen to our stories, if they are warm and the small dragon is keeping them cozy, that makes it all the better, especially if they are sitting in your lap, did you mention heaven, that is where they think they are - enjoy your cat MLk, she sounds cute! Hugs, Jennifer.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:34:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, she is cute and very spoiled.
Date: 9/7/2019 8:18:00 PM
LOVE this! ;) Whimsical and adorable... And I love the part about the small dragon keeping your house warm!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:35:00 AM
I really don't know where I come up with this stuff but, I do. Thanks.
Date: 9/7/2019 7:11:00 PM
G'day M.L. … some might think talking to a cat shows signs of insanity. I certainly don't, as our pets at times are the only ones who listen to me. I enjoyed your verse M.L. - Lindsay
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:35:00 AM
Other animals love to be included in our daily lives and pets do get irritable if you enter a room and speak to everyone else but not them. Thanks.
Date: 9/6/2019 2:11:00 PM
I liked this cat poem. I had a cat for many years named Bilbo. She had quite a few kittens. Talking to cats is way cool! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:36:00 AM
You must be a Tolkien fan. Love the name Bilbo. Thanks Matthew.
Date: 9/6/2019 9:54:00 AM
Precious! I guess that's where that expression, "Nervous as a cat," comes from. Must be inspired by your cat.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:36:00 AM
Maybe, thanks.
Date: 9/6/2019 8:31:00 AM
You love your cat..and it shows in your words.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/9/2019 9:37:00 AM
I have adored all of my pets from fish to birds to cats and dogs. Thank you Vijay.
Date: 9/6/2019 7:44:00 AM
A most delightful write.
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Date: 9/9/2019 9:37:00 AM
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it.
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