The Journey of Resilient Soul

In an abandoned house,
Four kittens found joy.
Taken by two men,
One hid, longing for family.

Hungry, it stole a fish,
Chased by an angry shop owner.
Rocks thrown by children,
Escape led to a tall building.

Kind humans appeared,
Petted and fed with care.
But cruel hands emerged,
Thrown down, unable to walk.

Days passed in despair,
Until a rescuer came near.
Amongst other kittens,
Hope sparked for the disabled one.

A boy, with a shared fate,
Saw the kitten's pure heart.
The owner hesitated,
Until the boy revealed his own limb.

In that moment, a bond formed,
A home for both was found.
Together, they embraced,
A resilient soul and his human companion.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Agustin Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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