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What Cats Taught Me

Cats taught me how to be myself, to like myself, to play and roll. As kittens they showed me what being annoying looks like. They showed me how great it is to show myself, to live my soul. Enthusiasm dancing and hopping, they were more fun than my bike. They taught me that they will pout and hiss and stick up their nose. If you make them mad, they will most certainly wet on your shoe. Cats do not like snake-like things especially not the garden hose. But they also taught me that cuddling will help if you are any way blue. Cats taught me to be your own person, to be your own happy clown. Taught me it is great to roll your tummy up and take a nap in the sun. Joyful and fun, cats are happy to use you as a nest, patting you down. They taught me that living life is all important, the goal is to have fun.

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Date: 5/4/2021 2:02:00 PM
Enjoyed this one as a former cat lover and owner, when I lived in the rurals and a sandbox was unnecessary. Furthermore cats are not as teachable as dogs and know nothing about proper inhouse behavior, climbing on kitchen countertops or up my mother's new parlor drapes, or getting their paws caught in a mouse trap and letting out a screech that would wake up the dead! I'll take a dog, thank you. / Maurice
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/4/2021 11:20:00 PM
I like them both; but dogs ESPECIALLY!
Date: 5/3/2021 7:17:00 AM
Charming poem, Caren ~ cats certainly are some of the best teachers ~
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/3/2021 8:26:00 PM
They have taught me a few tricks for sure.

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