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THE ALLEY CAT

 

I seen an alley cat straying late tonight
Dark as the dirt, a most terrifying sight
I see they only come out at dark
Me, strolling along, a walk in the park


 

The alley cat approached me
For little could I see
He was bewildered and confused
All so battered and bruised


 

He purred at my leg not seeming to fear
As I picked him up I shed a small tear
Someone had hurt this little alley cat
As I stroked his fur and cleared his matt
 

No longer I feared the darkness of night
I longed to hold this little cat tight
As I held this battered alley cat  up to my house
I shared him a bed and a little plastic mouse


 

Poured us some milk as I tended the bruise
Prayed for the alley cat someone has abused
I named him Night as I stroked his fur
And put him to sleep to hear sounds of sweet purr.


 

Beware and look out for the alley cat at night,
Never let them wander or scare them to fright
You never know on a darkened long walk
An alley cat is hurting and needs you to talk.


 

Tend to them, love them for they need help too
To always remember they're a part of me and you.

mms 3.19.10

— magics02, Mar 21, 2010

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xena465

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

This is beautiful and so

This is beautiful and so very touching. And I love the flow. You have a good heart. We all should help our fellow creatures, especially if some cruel B****** hurts them (I don't like to swear, but I wanted to, so I blanked out most of it, but you know what I'm saying) I love it. I think mat needs to have two t's Matt though, I'm not sure? luv 2 u Mona Rosina xena465
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 2 months ago

Charming you kind and magic lady Mona

Ann of Norway You seem determined to sway us this way and that, and I'm glad you love even the terrifying cat, sweet. Yes Rosina I agree with the two TT's. Ann with love.
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Harvey

16 years 2 months ago

Simply beautiful

You tell a beautiful story that touches my withered heart. I love animals and always talk to them (I'm sure they all talk back in a language humans aren't attuned to) but Night spoke to you that night, asking for love, and you understood.
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ziggy

16 years 2 months ago

hi

hi what a wonderful theme well wrote good read , and great to be able to put a face to a name as i see your pic cheers ,,,ziggy
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you Ziggy my true friend

I sent you my you know what..lol and what is the you know tut what vault is that in Is it truth or is it sin Could it be laughter And not sorrow Could it be today Or is it tomorrow Love Ya Guy All the way from Florida westcoast Mona Marie xoxoxoxo Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
lou

lou

16 years 2 months ago

Excellent

This is an excellent poem. It is well written well edited and the rhyme and flow are good. The words are cleverly chosen and make for a very enjoyable read
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you Lou for your comment so true

I appreciate your comments and yes this one was done in a fast way perhaps as I do not even own a cat but was thinking one morning on how people abuse the animals, thanks for the visit. I appreciate your feedback also! Love Magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
TS

The Seeker

16 years 2 months ago

A wonderful

a caring soul this was so meaningful and beautiful. Love ,Light and Harmony The Seeker
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you Seeker

You also have a kindred spirit I see and feel. Thank you for gracing my page and I will be by to see you real soon Happy Easter to you and the family Love and Peace Mona Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
TS

The Seeker

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you for

your respond are always full of good cheer and and support vibes and I look forward to reading more from you " Our ever excitable minds with our own self-definitions " The Seeker
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Seeker of Light

Your just a bunch of good vibes too as you grace my page, I would love to know of what waterfall is that in your pic. Thank you for the comment Blessings to you and yours in the days ahead. Love, Mona Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Seeker of Light

Your just a bunch of good vibes too as you grace my page, I would love to know of what waterfall is that in your pic. Thank you for the comment Blessings to you and yours in the days ahead. Love, Mona Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.