Odyssey

It's not easy being a cat, you know 
They say we have nine lives  
But truth be told, like you, we have but one 
In my personal life, in my odyssey to the road of being loved 
I purred many days and nights on doorsteps until I found the warmest hands
Sleeping 'neath the stars many a night, thinking to myself... 
"There must be someone out there" 
Someone out there who will shelter me, care for me, and love me 
Someone out there that is kind and thoughtful 
Someone out there, for Christ sakes- that likes cats!
Well, my quest for finding love had finally come 
And trust me, it was well worth the wait 
When Ms. C brought me in, 
I knew that I had finally found the "Purrfect" home 
The unconditional love that she gives to me... 
Wags my tail in motions that even I didn't know existed 
Now, I look at those same stars at night, thinking to myself... 
"It's so nice to be a cat" 
I don't know if I will ever have nine lives 
But one thing for certain is that I lived two 
One very scary and lonely life... 
And one very loving and beautiful life 
All thanks, to Ms. C  
And for her wonderful kindness...
To cats, like me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Sambourne Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Cats rule. I know because they tell me so. What an imaginative write, Charles. Congratulations! Well deserved recognition. Cheers, Brian
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 7:15 AM
- A lovely and special poem, Charlie :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
La France Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Charlie, I LOVE your poem, your poem did brighten my day and touched me deeply and brought memories of the stray cats I have welcomed into my life ! Even my beloved Snuggles was a rescue, from people who ignored her, did not feed her and cared nothing for her, I worked on improving her health, showing her love and was rewarded with a beautiful cat. These saved cats become so loving to the very end. Congratulations on your amazing win in my contest, purrfect, love, Constance
Anaya Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I did just that! Milo is my cat. Hey great personification! Congratulations on your win Charlie. Sweet!
Fowler Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Love the perspective from the cat. I think they are awesome creatures. I'd have dozens of them if I could handle them all! Thank you Carlie. :)
Swan Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM
In the words of the cartoon my granddaughter likes, 'Catastic' (fantastic)
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 6:54 PM
LOL, Love it! Thank you, Jeanette.
Poet Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 9:44 AM
This poem exudes a remarkable combination of sweetness, brilliance, and uplifting sentiments, as conveyed through the perspective of the cat. I thoroughly relished this profound piece of poetry. Charlie
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Thank you, Lasaad. Coming from you, that means a lot. I appreciate your kindness, my friend.
Pandit Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 8:34 AM
What a unique take on the theme, Charlie. Splendidly done, my friend. Cat of your theme speaks eloquently in this write.
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay. I know Constance loves cats, so I wanted to brighten her day. I appreciate your kind words, my friend.
Radice Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 6:46 AM
I really enjoyed the read Charlie. I sense within the lines of this 'cat-alogue' there are echoes of your own life. Your free verse drips with warmth and has a very happy ending. Great read. Cheers - Gary
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Gary. Your senses are sharp, my friend. There are bits and pieces that do reflect my life. It's not easy being me (lol). Much appreciated...Cheers- Charlie
Empress Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Brilliant cute write really! I loved it, especially the opening really drew me in and also the flow of your excellent word weaving, and it feels like really thats what a cat would feel.. im sure constance will love this. Best wishes though. Pleasure reading this
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, Ink. I too think a cat, especially a stray would feel this way. So sad there are so many. Thanks also for the GL wishes :)
M  Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 5:57 AM
What a very sweet ,bright, feel good poem…expressed by the cat! enjoyed this Cheeky Charlie! Haha….Debx
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I'm smiling, Deb. Cheeky cheeky (lol) Thank you, dear friend. Charliex
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