Opossum

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Written July 27, 2023
For Contest, “Writing Challenge - O Words”
Sponsor, Constance La France

Photo- from Google- Do not have actual ones.
One of our daughters, along with her family, fed the feral cats.
They also captured them to have them neutered, and spayed.

They came to the porch every night To find their round bowls with delight The group- very sweet Would show up to eat And watching them was quite a sight! They were feral cats, wild and free And they got along- must agree All colors and breeds Met filling their needs But- one night, so funny to see A strange-looking form- a surprise! With a pointed nose, beady eyes And long, hairless tail We knew, without fail- Opossum joined them- such a prize! There, munching beside a feline Where sharing a bowl was just fine Opossum fit in And to our chagrin Most every night- came back to dine! Opossums and feral cats know Comradery's not just a show. Thin feet or fat paws They're one, just because Survival they will not forgo!

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/29/2023 4:10:00 AM

Hunger diminishes boundaries! What a lovely poem. Congratulations on your well earned win Sandra. Feral cats do so much damage, here in Australia they have all but wiped out and made virtually extinct many of our native animals. What a wonderful Job your daughter does for the environment. She and her family are to be commended. Best wishes from SV

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/30/2023 6:40:00 PM

Hi, SV! Thank you for the congrats and nice comment, and for acknowledging our daughter and her family for their service in dealing with the feral cats. I did not realize feral cats were such a problem in Australia! Sandra

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/28/2023 6:43:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem very much, Sandra! My husband and I feed the stray cats around our house and occasionally we've had a possum join them. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/30/2023 6:36:00 PM

Hi, Kim! So glad you enjoyed this poem, and that you also experienced the stray cats accepting a possum. I found out that this is more common than I expected. Thanks for your visit and uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra