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Robert Gorelick Beryl Edmunds Collab Rusty Finds A Home Surprise

I woke up this morning to a Nice Surprise. On Poetry Soup, I couldn't believe my eyes. My Kitty Rusty became a Super Star. Thanks to Poet Robert Gorelick's, Kindred Heart. Robert and Beryl Edmunds wrote two Poems. About our cat Rusty, and how we found him. Their great Poetry amazed my wife and I. Can you hear us clapping for these awesome guys? Rusty was a little guy left on his own. He broke our hearts, knowing that he had no home. His hunger pains, we couldn't bear to hear each day. Immediately we rescued, this hungry stray. He brings us much joy every single day. We bought him toys, and wow, how he loves to play. Our Rough Collie Tavi, enjoys his new friend. They play together, and the fun never ends. My wife Judy and I got a great surprise this morning. Our own Robert Gorelick and Beryl Edmunds collaborated and wrote two wonderful poems on a feral kitty cat I found outside our front door in the yard. We took him in and Named him Rusty. I want to thank Robert and Beryl for their act of Kindness. Writing two Poems about Rusty's plight. They both care for the welfare of these precious animals that need a home. If you see a feral Kitty please consider taking them off the street they will certainly bring joy to your life and you would be helping a stray in need. Also I want to share that Robert has written a book DOGGY LIMERICK CIRCUS found at Amazon. Please support Robert in purchasing and share his book with others. If you haven't read Robert and Beryl's Poetry I encourage you to do so. Also check out Robert and Beryl's Poem Rusty Finds A Home Collab! You won't be disappointed. Thank you. Michael Tor

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2024 8:27:00 PM

They are so kind. And I am glad Rusty had a home with you, Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/16/2024 8:18:00 AM

They are and Rusty is doing well. He is great. We enjoy him everyday he is small but has a heart of a lion. He an alpha male for sure. My sixty pound Rough Collie Tavi is afraid of him. It is a circus show watching them interact. Thanks for stopping by...Hugs. Have you heard from John Watt miss his Poetry great guy?

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/31/2024 4:41:00 AM

Michael, congratulation on your POTD honors! An uplifting story this is and we all can use that now!! I look forward to reading about Rusty!!!

Michael Tor
Date: 10/31/2024 8:31:00 AM

Thank you Mike for your support. I think you will enjoy Robert Gorelick and Beryl's Poems on Rusty. Again Mike thank you so much for stopping by...

Michael Tor

Date: 10/31/2024 12:01:00 AM

I want to thank Poetry Soup for recognizing our combined efforts, including Robert Gorelick and Beryl Edmunds. Thank you Poetry Soup for this high Honor...

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/30/2024 10:29:00 PM

This has a happy ending for an animal in need. Cats have become too domesticated for life in the wild. Thank you, as well as Robert and Beryl, for this generosity. Congratulations on POTD.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/31/2024 12:06:00 AM

It was a happy ending Hilda. Thank you for your support and appreciative comment. Wishing people to open their hearts and take in through adoption or feral this sensitive and loving felines that bring you joy...

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/30/2024 7:20:00 PM

Dear Michael, how wonderful that you and your wife gave this precious cat a home. :) So sweet, Robert and Beryl wrote a poem about ' Rusty.' My heart is smiling. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:44:00 PM

Thank you Brandy for your kind words. They are always welcomed and appreciated. Yes we gave Rusty a home, who wouldn't he so cute and I estimate he is not more than a year old. My wife Judy pampers him to no limit, lol. He gets along with my dog Tavi G. Most of the time lol. They are getting adjusted. Tavi G is the nice one Rusty is an Alpha Male Kitty. My dog is afraid of Rusty lol. God bless you and thank you again for stopping by Mandy...

Deb M

Date: 10/30/2024 5:33:00 PM

Congratulations Michael on POTD!! A lovely tribute to two gifted poets….Debx

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:29:00 PM

Hi Deb, yes they are gifted and kind. Thank you for acknowledging Robert and Beryl without them this would have never occurred. Thanks again Deb your support means a lot to me. God bless you...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/30/2024 4:00:00 PM

I bought his doggy limerick book for my sister. She has a shiu tzu. Robert also kindly used my grandson’s cat, Lily. So much fun!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2024 8:40:00 PM

I’m not as partial to reading about dogs, but I knew my sis would love it. When he finishes his cat book I might have a couple takers :)

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:24:00 PM

That's great Kim. I have to order Roberts book next month I will be ordering. I am so glad you bought it for your sister. Now you have to buy it for yourself. Glad Lily was in the book. I'm sure your grandson got a joy out of it. Robert is so generous. Thanks for your comments Kim, blessings your way...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/30/2024 4:00:00 PM

Congrats on POTD, Mike!

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:20:00 PM

Thank you Kim, I appreciate your kind words...

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/30/2024 2:44:00 PM

Michael, a nice tribute collection, congratulations on POTD.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:19:00 PM

Hi Tania thank you for stopping by. Hugs...

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/30/2024 11:26:00 AM

Congratulations Michael, on POTD! Rusty inspired me to write his story, my collaboration with Beryl prompted you to write a tribute, and your tribute won the potd. Hats off to Rusty and the good Samaritan Tors! Cheers, Robert

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:38:00 PM

Again thank you Robert for your collaboration with Beryl. Much, much appreciated by Judy and I. Your Kind act resonated with a lot of writers here on the Soup, based on their comments. Good deeds are always rewarded my friend. I hope you have much success with your book. I will be ordering next month. God's blessings to you...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/30/2024 8:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. Thanks for your great write/information. I will need to check it all out. Over the many years, I have rescued many animals. They sure were lovable. Have a blessed day writing away with Rusty by your side...................

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:40:00 PM

Thank you Dear Paula. So glad you have rescued it shows the caring side of you Paula. God bless you and Rusty will be by my side...

Maria Williams

Date: 10/30/2024 6:46:00 AM

Such a great tribute by these two kind Souls. We've had many strays welcomed into our home over the years, including a turtle found walking down the road, three stray dogs and one that was about to be put down, because the owners couldn't get used to his constant barking. Great pets. May you and your lovely wife make many great memories with Rusty. Congratulations on your POTD Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 4:44:00 PM

I can't believe someone would put a dog down for barking, it makes you sick Maria. Thank God you came by to rescue the poor guy or gal. Yes Robert and Beryl are two kind souls. They really touched my wife and I when they wrote about our beloved Rusty. Thank you for your comments Maria they mean a lot to me. God bless you...

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/30/2024 6:46:00 AM

A fine tribute and acknowledgment to two wonderful poets Michael, congratulations on the honour of POTD, wishing you well, cheers David

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 6:08:00 PM

Thank you David, they are two wonderful poets but more importantly human beings... With kindred hearts. So many kind writers here on the Soup including yourself. Be blessed my friend...

Joseph May

Date: 10/30/2024 6:17:00 AM

A great tribute To Beryl and Robert for writing about Rusty and the kindness you've shown by giving a stray kitty a home, Congrats on POTD

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Joseph, Robert and Beryl were so kind to make Rusty a Star giving attention to stray Kitty's that need a home. Constance recently lost her cat Snuggles and I asked her to read the collaboration between Robert and Beryl on Rusty and she did. I was hoping the plight of Rusty and rescue would take her away from from her grieving. I will be coming by to read your latest Poetry Joseph for your kind words. God bless you...

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/30/2024 6:10:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on a gracious Poem of the Day, Michael Tor! A heartwarming tribute for Robert and Beryl so deserving. They're King & Queen of Limericks, collaborate seamlessly. Robert Gorelick hey, same last name as none other than Kenny G! I had the pleasure of creating the graphic designs on the cover of his Doggy Limerick Circus book. Beryl's lims are there too! Also Wen's doggy Brix! Beryl will be in his up & coming "Kitty Limerick Circus" as soon as he gets her lovely permissions. I'm designing the book cover as well. See RG's "Gothic Pets" Collab I designed the temporary cover just for Halloween, his real book & cover out soon. May Rusty find peace with you and Judy, and Tavi, dear poet xo

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 6:47:00 PM

Hi Anaya wow. Your talents go beyond writing great poetry. That is wonderful that you have an artistic background to aid in Roberts cover for his book. You are such a good friend of Roberts. I remember you promoting his book in one of your Poems Anaya. Coming together to help one another and being supportive in this Soup community. Many writers have been supportive to one another, in helping, in writing, and in caring for one another. It is a wonderful community. "Kitty Limerick Circus" is for the Kitty lovers. I am one of them. Thank you Dear for your kind words toward Rusty, me and my wife. God bless you Anaya for being a friend to all of us. Your comment was well appreciated by my wife Judy, myself, and Rusty the new star of the family thanks to Robert and Beryl...

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/30/2024 6:59:00 AM

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/robert_gorelick_doggy_limerick_circus_ii__1631718 or my poem... "Robert Gorelick Doggy Limerick Circus II" 3/24/2024

Tom Woody

Date: 10/30/2024 5:55:00 AM

Nice tributes Michael. Enjoy your time in the sun

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 6:53:00 PM

Thank you Tom for your support. I was hoping that Robert and Beryl would be the one's to enjoy their time In the Sun. These guys made Rusty a Star and brought attention to the feral population that needs to be talked about. So many people discard their animals and it is tragic... Again Tom thanks again and enjoy the rest of the day...

Valsa George

Date: 10/30/2024 5:35:00 AM

Love, Kindness and Gratitude are cardinal virtues. Michael, your poem exemplifies all these qualities. Your love for all created beings, your kindness to the homeless and the stray and your gratitude to Beryl and Robert are all beautifully reflected in your poem. Glad that Rusty has made your Judy quite Happy. Congratulations on your POTD

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:05:00 PM

Thank you Dear Valsa for your much appreciated thoughts for my wife, Rusty and I. God bless you and much love for your beloved sister and I hope you are recovering from your beloved sister's loss...

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:02:00 PM

Rusty Valsa, has brought Joy to my wife. Animals bring so much joy to their owners, Rusty has done that for my wife. The relationship they have with one another is to marvel at. Rusty has just my wife so much happier. I know it sounds crazy but it is true Valsa. Rusty is like her new child. I know some people out there do not get it and ask what is the big deal, but when a lonely homeless Kitty bonds with their new caretakers it is priceless. He is not cold anymore, he is not fighting with other cats out there, and more importantly he is not going hungry. I have enjoyed the outpouring of love from everyone including yourself. I can't say enough about Robert, Beryl, and Anaya's support for Rusty.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/30/2024 3:32:00 AM

Just spent a few moments reading over all the comments and the original poems and it's great how uplifting this kind of community gesture can be. I love the detail of you running up to tell your wife and how much joy it brought you both. I'm glad POTD has allowed that to extend further - congratulations on your 'joy sharing' POTD :)

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:11:00 PM

Thank you Dilly I love the comments too, my friend. Everyone including you have been wonderful toward Robert, Beryl, Judy, Rusty and I. It is well appreciated by me, my wife, and I am sure Rusty too. Like you said it was very uplifting my friend. ?Thank you again for your much appreciated comments...

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/30/2024 2:14:00 AM

Hello Michael, what a great tribute to two wonderful poets and your words of your kitty will touch the hearts of many. Congratulations on POTD which are truly deserving of. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:16:00 PM

Hi Daniel thank you for your kind words my friend. I am glad many poets saw what Robert and Beryl did for us and Rusty. So glad everyone participated in sharing their thoughts including yours. Thank you Sir for stopping by and leaving such a wonderful comment.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/30/2024 2:05:00 AM

Dear Michael, I’m so pleased to see you have received the honour of poem of the day. You deserve the award for your poetry of course and for you and your wife Judy being beautiful people. Enjoy the day… Beryl

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:26:00 PM

Beryl thank you so much for your kind words. I received the POTD because of you and Robert doing what you did. Judy myself and Rusty will be forever thankful to you and Robert for the kind act you did. Thank you again and I hope to stop by and read more of your Poetry. Trying to catch up to all the comments. Again God bless you...

Daisy Meadows

Date: 10/30/2024 1:49:00 AM

This is a lovely tribute! Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:22:00 PM

Hi Daisy, thank you so much for your much appreciated words and your support. God bless you.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/30/2024 1:13:00 AM

A fine tribute! Congratulations on potd!

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:21:00 PM

Thank you so much Karen. They deserve it. Hope you are well and again thank you for your support. God bless you...

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/30/2024 12:31:00 AM

Lovely tribute Michael, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

Michael Tor
Date: 10/30/2024 7:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Tom. Your presence I always look forward to seeing and hearing from you. So many caring good people like yourself here in this community. Robert and Beryl are two others. I have to read some of your fine poetry Tom. I have to start making my rounds in commenting. You are always so supportive and I appreciate that. Thank you so much and God bless you...

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/29/2024 7:11:00 PM

Michael, Robert told me about this tribute poem to us both, I can’t tell you what a wonderful surprise it was to read your beautiful words. You and your wife Judy are such kind hearted people, what you did for your kitty cat Rusty was beyond kindness. I wish you both all the best in the future years ahead. God bless, Beryl

Michael Tor
Date: 10/29/2024 8:07:00 PM

Beryl I want to thank you for your act of kindness. Your Poem with Robert was a surreal moment for my wife and I. I really want to tell you we greatly appreciated your effort and we will frame and hang these two lovely poems depicting Rusty in Rusty's room area. You and Robert brought much joy to our lives today, It took us away from all the bad that is taking place in this world. For a while there was joy, happiness, in our house for a long while. I thank you and Robert for bringing this Joy to our hearts. God bless you my friend...

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/29/2024 6:21:00 PM

What a heartwarming and splendidly unexpected tribute, to myself and Beryl, Michael. Poems may be read and soon forgotten, but a caring act will be cherished and remembered, resonating through the ages. A favorite. I'll soupmail Beryl Edmunds and pass along the good vibrations you so kindly initiated. Thank you, your fellow PS compadre, Robert

Michael Tor
Date: 10/29/2024 8:01:00 PM

She read it again and again and she said we are going to frame these two Poems and the frame will be in Rusty's room. So tomorrow we are heading to Hobby Lobby to find a special frame to Hang you and Beryl's Poems of Rusty. One more thing Robert these Poem's will be cherished and remembered they mean so much to Judy, myself and Rusty. Thank you again Robert for your Kindred act. God bless you and Beryl...

Michael Tor
Date: 10/29/2024 7:53:00 PM

Robert I got back about two to three weeks ago. I was trying to catch up on commenting and I visited your site and started reading your latest creations, and as I was reading downward, I saw Rusty's picture and Your collaboration with Beryl. I was so taken aback with joy. Rusty means so much to us now. I ran upstairs it was early morning and I woke my wife up Judy. I said come down you have to read this. She read it and she had tears of joy. It was a surreal moment for her. She really loves Rusty, you might say he is the child she never had.