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Slushbo was called Pinkie back in the “day” Boys who dated her said “hip, hip hooray!” She was daring and dashing, and did many great things. But never was offered a pretty diamond ring. That’s okay, she said, when I am old I shall live with cats. She had the best sense of humor in town of Monkey Flats. Her family and friends laughed until they cried tears. She jested and joked, amid all kinds of cheers. You don’t even like cats, her bestie Matilda said. I shall live with them all over my house ‘til I’m dead! The friends both thought it was a clever joke and hilarious. Fifty years later, Shushbo is a cat-lover-nefarious. She is a real odd one the neighbors whisper to their kin. Don’t go to her door, they cautioned, she will not let you in. She’s a witch, a warlock, a crazy old cat-lady for sure. They have no idea her heart is golden, incredibly pure.

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Date: 8/23/2021 4:33:00 AM
Hi, Caren! Your poetry was a fantastic read for me; thank you for sharing it with us. I am a cat guy here; four years ago, I rescued him at five weeks old. But your poetry has morals, and I found this to be quite worthy of a fav now. Indiana Shaw beat me to the punch line tho, character assassination, judging others, which I found quite admirable. This line sold me here; "They have no idea her heart is golden, incredibly pure." Best of Wishes, William
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/23/2021 10:00:00 AM
Thank you ever so much for such a glorious synopsis.
Date: 8/21/2021 5:14:00 PM
Caren, love this, I have it up as one of your best, not once did you fail in your words of others character assassination of this lovely hearted girl, whose humour was probably covering up a lot of hurt in her life, and cats are loyal . . . : )
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/22/2021 7:10:00 AM
Cats sure are; I have a daughter who has cats as her besties.
Date: 8/18/2021 8:15:00 PM
This is a very fun read, Caren. The name pinkie made me think of that girl in Grease, who was the "easy" girl, but now I think Pinkie was another girl in the movie. Thanks for my placement in your contest. I really appreciated that.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/18/2021 10:33:00 PM
Thank you Andrea. Glad it was you. I always judge without knowing who.
Date: 8/18/2021 6:57:00 PM
I really enjoyed this and in a way I live it! Thank you
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/18/2021 10:33:00 PM
Thank you Marie
Date: 8/18/2021 5:03:00 AM
Well written Caren. Good point , not to judge others :)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/18/2021 10:34:00 PM
It is hard not to though.
Date: 8/18/2021 2:34:00 AM
It's so beautiful, Beautiful words describing beautiful human being . You have a great talent in describing a situation .
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/18/2021 10:34:00 PM
Thank you Mohamed I appreciate it.

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