Purr and Pat - There Is a Brighter Side


Purr came crying one day to Pat,
"I'm black (sniff), and a 'bad luck' cat,
No harm I mean to souls around,
But seeing me, they turn around,
I want to play with them like you,
But shoo me out is all they do,
They say I'm (sniff) evil and black,
No, I ain't ever going back."

Comforting Purr, Pat hugged her tight,
Said, "Everything will be alright,
I tell you black is beautiful -
They know it not - how pitiful!
You're not bad luck, you are a charm,
You're daring, dashing and no harm,
I'm sure you'll win their hearts, my friend,
Ev'n if not, I'm here till the end."

Purr hugged Pat back with love unfeigned,
She knew ~ true friends are colour blind.


01/21/18



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Date: 4/4/2022 1:41:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Loved your ending. Have a blessed day writing away.......
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Date: 4/4/2022 5:39:00 AM
Great conversation with the beautiful creature. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/21/2018 8:30:00 PM
Belated congrats on your well deserved win, Jo, with this cute poem.
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Date: 2/18/2018 5:59:00 PM
I use " colour blind" in a lot of my writes, so understand exactly how perfectly this fits what's needed in the world. Sundays at 11: the most divisive hours all over the world. My Faith is color blind and so am I. Congrats on a wonderfully expressed write. Think about making this a book. Soupmail me if you like. bbn
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Date: 2/10/2018 7:43:00 PM
Jo, I love your poem and Purr stole my heart! Your metaphor is charmingly expressed through wonderful content, rhythm and rhyme. Your closing couplet is fantastic. A great write and a well deserved belated congrats! Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Date: 2/6/2018 6:40:00 AM
Amazing write Jo...I see a powerful message in this wonderful piece... Really a great one...
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Date: 2/4/2018 4:50:00 PM
what a delightful poem Jo, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/4/2018 10:03:00 AM
Jo , this is a great poem. I enjoyed this. Congratulations :)
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Date: 2/2/2018 5:31:00 PM
I did that same picture (for my black cat Razzmatazz) I don't know your placement, but you deserved a very high spot with this lovely tribute to what true friendship means.
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Date: 2/2/2018 1:26:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this lovely write Jo
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Date: 2/2/2018 1:25:00 PM
What a delightful poem, Jo! Love the ending. There is a lesson to be learnt here! Best regards // paul
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Date: 2/2/2018 9:24:00 AM
Now this would make a great children’s book. I am impressed. Where are you from Jo?
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Date: 1/29/2018 11:36:00 AM
Sweet ink Jo :) congratulations on your win! xomo
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Date: 1/28/2018 9:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Jo, great write you captured what I was looking for. Thank you for entering my contest. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/27/2018 4:53:00 PM
such depth so wonderfully relayed, jo... huggs
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Date: 1/27/2018 2:18:00 PM
- A wonderful poem with messages, Jo :) - I think the animals are better at this than we humans - Luck in the contest - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/27/2018 8:02:00 AM
I love it---so well-written and meaningful! Janice
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Date: 1/25/2018 4:31:00 AM
Seems to contain an underlying message, Jo? Whatever the case maybe it certainly is an excellent piece of rhyming poetry very well crafted. Enjoyed the read. My best regards. :) john
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Date: 1/26/2018 8:48:00 AM
Yeah, thanks for reading between the lines, John:)
Date: 1/23/2018 1:42:00 PM
Just as perfect a tail as was ever written. Not heavy and preachy. I enjoyed it vey much.
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Date: 1/21/2018 6:17:00 PM
Ohhhh Jo!!! I abolutely loved this one! Such a cute story, great flow and rhyme ... definitely a winner! ~Judy
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Date: 1/21/2018 12:01:00 PM
A cute story with a deep message..well written, Jo..best for a win.
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Date: 1/21/2018 8:47:00 AM
Aww poor purr.. I dont think cats look at colour, just humans.. Great poem Jo.. Nice to see you posting..
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