My Happy Place

You named me Charlie when you took me in- a rescue from that inner-city fire. Oh, how forever happy I have been to have a home with all I could desire! I loved our cuddle time- good food to eat; and in or out, so much I could explore! But, from the start, I took a firm backseat to Miss Felisha Cat who came before. Behind her, I would wait in line for food- my head bowed low to show she was the boss. Upon her 'queenship,' I could not intrude- or else she'd turn on me- become quite cross. Some days, as I walked down the center hall, there she'd appear beside me all at once! For no good reason, her big paw she'd haul and bop my head as if I were a dunce. I thank you for the fine care I received- and though Felisha was a feisty one, after she died- from our back deck I grieved; eyes on her stone that glistened in the sun. In her own way, she really loved me too; but as a cat- proved hierarchy true. June 5, 2022 ~1st Place~ Contest: Beloved Pets Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelley Judged: 03/26/2023 ~1st Place~ Contest: Pets Talking Sponsor: Constance La France Judged: 07/01/2022 Note: Charlie passed at age 20, having lived 7 years longer than Felisha did. He did miss her for a long time. We miss them both.