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Poetry/Rhyme/The Old Woman and The Cat
Copyright Protected, ID 01-1616-056-13
All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France

Written, January 13, 2024
For the International Contest, A Fairytale or Not Short Story
Sponsor, Fire Bird Judged 01/22/2024

Sixth Place

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"the idea that some lives matter less is
the root of all that is wrong with the world."

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The Old Woman and The Cat


the old woman lives alone
she has pains in every bone
with no family, no friend
she struggles waiting for the end
one day a stray cat came to her door
and she told it to "get away" with a roar
but the old cat kept coming back and back
so, she began to soften and gave it a snack
soon, she expect and wanted the cat
stroking his dirty fur as she sat
it purred and rubbed against her
then, she brought him in stroking his fur
she fed him, gave him water, and gave him a bath
and that gesture of love opened up a new path
the old lady is not alone anymore
for her love for this sweet old cat does pour and pour
is it fairy dust ? 
must be ... for disgust turned into their loving trust

catlonelyoldwomenrhyme

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Christuraj Alex

January 22, 2024 at 9:39 PM

"disgust turned into their loving trust" - A very beautiful tale. Congratulations!

Constance La France

January 23, 2024 at 10:08 AM

Christuraj, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

January 22, 2024 at 11:54 AM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a lovely/wonderful~ story/write/cute cat picture. Love It... Many years ago when we moved into a house a cat showed up there. She would not leave. One day I gave her tuna from the can. She was in mine. To the store to buy cat food... Have a blessed day/week..................

Constance La France

January 23, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Paula, thank you for the congratulations, compliment, and for sharing, blessings

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 14, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Hello Constance, oh, ki love this poem. It made me have a warm feeling inside. My fav. Love & Friendship, /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 15, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Hello Constance, you are welcome. Love & Friendship /Darlene/

Constance La France

January 15, 2024 at 12:27 AM

Darlene, thank you so much for the nice compliment, and the FAV, appreciate, blessings, Constance

The Situation

January 14, 2024 at 1:59 PM

What is it with ladies and cats? Must be the affection they offer. Nicely told.

Constance La France

January 15, 2024 at 12:29 AM

TS, thank you so much for the comment, it is true many ladies like cats but so do lots of men. Cats like dogs are great companions, and thanks for the compliment, blessings, Constance

Silent One

January 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Your The poem radiates warmth and tenderness, showcasing how a simple act of kindness can turn disgust into a bond of loving trust. It's a testament to the magic of compassion and connection, perhaps a sprinkle of fairy dust that brings solace and companionship to the once lonely old woman...

Constance La France

January 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Silent, thank you for the lovely comment, and compliment, pets do provide wonderful companionship of the lonely, and the old, blessings, Constance

Nancy Kaufman

January 13, 2024 at 8:03 AM

Hi Constance, I think this intuitive cat knew just what the old lady needed. Isn't it wonderful how they are nurturing each other needs. Enjoyed this PURR FECT poem. God bless you..

Constance La France

January 13, 2024 at 9:14 AM

Nancy, thank you so much for the lovely comment and compliment, blessings, Constance