Yikes, Mountain Mike, Recovery
Only four stairs to ascend!
And with a broken leg on the mend?
It felt like a wet noodle.
Or more aptly, hot Stroodle .
Hanging on to that railing for dear life,
As though we were husband and wife.
With a six foot grandson at the top of the
stairs.
My daughter below, in case I flop like a
gigantic Black bear!
Determined as heck to see my dear cat.
By the time, I reached the top, I was
Feeling as a dead rat.
By then, I wanted to walk on my own
floors.
Which were as difficult to maneuver
as rotted out, warped doors!
Nothing at all felt good nor right to me,
Til I saw my calico cat trotting over....
whoopee!
Those calico colors , so sundae like!
I heard her joke and whisper so softly..
“ Hello, Mountain Mike! “
She asked questions, that nobody could hear.
She purred so sweetly, “Hello, Mommy, dear!
Then, Irene, asked, “ When are you coming
back home?
Two months alone is far too long for any cat
daughter to roam!”
I simply had no answer to give!
The pain so intense, I thought I had not
long to live.
So, I promised her, I was doing my best!
And her Mom, Mountain Mike, would be
returning for another stair test.
Till one day, our lives would be as they
once serenely once were.
Writing poetry, waiting for spring and
petting her glistening fur.
Pondering the moon, with her paws
about my neck.
‘Tis heaven for me on this earth, for
without you, Irene, life makes no sense,
and is but a torturous wreck!
Dedicated to Irene, my dear cat!
Missing you,
Mom
Special Acknowledgment to:
Am Gilmore, my thoughtful friend who has
penned eloquent poems about my cat, Queen Irene.
Ann is an outstanding and loving friend, everyday!
Thanks, Ann
And to my daughter, Elena, who is my 24 hour a
day caregiver, 7days a week.
I do not know how she does it!
And thanks to Eddie, who helped with
the stairs. Congrats on your high GPA
Mom and Grandother
12/8/2022
Copyright © Panagiota Romios | Year Posted 2022
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