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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

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Date: 1/17/2024 6:55:00 AM
Cats rule. I know because they tell me so. What an imaginative write, Charles. Congratulations! Well deserved recognition. Cheers, Brian
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Date: 1/15/2024 7:15:00 AM
- A lovely and special poem, Charlie :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 1/14/2024 4:31:00 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
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Date: 1/14/2024 9:13:00 AM
I did just that! Milo is my cat. Hey great personification! Congratulations on your win Charlie. Sweet!
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Date: 1/7/2024 8:38:00 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. :)
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Date: 1/5/2024 3:41:00 PM
In the words of the cartoon my granddaughter likes, 'Catastic' (fantastic)
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 6:54:00 PM
LOL, Love it! Thank you, Jeanette.
Date: 1/5/2024 9:44:00 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
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 6:56:00 PM
Thank you, Lasaad. Coming from you, that means a lot. I appreciate your kindness, my friend.
Date: 1/5/2024 8:34:00 AM
What a unique take on the theme, Charlie. Splendidly done, my friend. Cat of your theme speaks eloquently in this write.
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 6:58:00 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.
Date: 1/5/2024 6:46:00 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
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 7:03:00 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
Date: 1/5/2024 6:18:00 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
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 7:06:00 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 :)
Date: 1/5/2024 5:57:00 AM
What a very sweet ,bright, feel good poem…expressed by the cat! enjoyed this Cheeky Charlie! Haha….Debx
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2024 7:07:00 PM
I'm smiling, Deb. Cheeky cheeky (lol) Thank you, dear friend. Charliex

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