Before you get mad at me, I didn’t actually make Jackie cry.
I wrote a poem about a cat named Cricket, who is sick with Feline Leukemia, that she brought home to stay with us during Quarantine, if not longer.
That made her cry …
If you’re a regular reader, or even if this blog is newer to you, it’s probably no secret that I don’t hide my emotions, I share them through my writing, which helps me process too.
I believe we all should feel comfortable and confident in our ability to share, to speak the unspoken and unlock our own personal truth.
Easier said than done, so here, let me go first …
Along with exercise, writing has been what I’ve enjoyed most during Quarantine.
In fact, the last poem I shared here got the most responses of anything I’ve ever written, so perhaps I should share more of my authentic truth.
Cricket’s poem is underneath his picture, if you’d like to read it 🙂
Cricket
You poor little cat
From off the streets
What were the chances
We’d ever meet
Jackie brought you home
During quarantine
She knew you could
Boost my self-esteem
This pandemic is hard
Finding it tough to cope
Plunking you in my lap
Instantly restored hope
It’s not about me
It never really was
It’s being there for you
And others because
You stayed in my lap
And even laid down
Like king of the castle
First night in town
We both know you’re sick
And love you so much
You’ve given us gifts
Like teaching us trust
No time to be sad
You’re here with us
We’ll enjoy every minute we have
Plus
Lots more pets and cuddles
Totally tons of treats
Little black paws attack
Nibbling at our feets
Be Well – John
Changing the way Life is done.
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