What Cat

Gramps never liked cats; he was a dog person for sure
He confessed “I never liked anything with a purr”
When his wife passed, he said he’d never wed again
But then he met Ida May, a widow with vim

In just a few years she had changed him completely
we all admitted, he had become much more sweet-ly
he still pretends he does not like any tabbies or cats
the one hiding in his scarf today is quite fond of rats

what cat? he asks, pretending not to know she is there
we can all tell that he loves this little creature with care
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Hello Caren, Yes he has changed . He likes cats. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 AM
IHello Caren, I have always been fond of the cats. Yes some men do not like cats. my husband id not like cats. I became fond of my neighbour's cat. Since then I love the cat. Hugs. /Darlene/
Krutsinger Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
they go from disliking to loving these little beasts
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