seeing reality through distorted lens
"Is it permitted," she asked,
"Five second rule I dare ask
May I blow dust off my crisp
Before it goes in my mouth
Or should I open a new
Feed this crisp to my feline
She'd have a tad to much salt
Dust. Another hair ball start
I will not sleep tonight, not
until I know the answer
Monumental problem brews
What O what now shall I do
We will ask the cat, she knows
She eats off the floor, sometimes
I watch her, no worries there
O dear, O dear, I will cry."

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Photos and Poem Copyright, © 2007 and 2017 Jimmiehov, All Rights Reserved
- Photo is Amber from my 2007 posting, http://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/2007/04/cat-whisperer-and-cat-in-window.html . Amber died in 2013 at age 19.
- Some other of my blog posts where "cats" have come into play:
http://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/search?q=cat
- I am linked to 'Fireblossom' at The Imaginary Garden with Real Toads, "The Distorted Lens", at
http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2017/09/fireblossom-friday-distorted-lens.html where we are asked to "write from the point of view of someone who is seeing reality through a distorted lens."
Really?
ReplyDeleteIt is always hard to lose a beloved pet. it is even harder to watch madness form.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this! Always consult the cat! Your Amber looks very sweet. She lived a lovely long life, and you must miss her after sharing so many years.
ReplyDeleteThe cat would know... so hard when you cannot ask any more.
ReplyDeleteYes, ask the cat! I have an elderly cat who is leaving me with more questions than answers.
ReplyDeleteSome people worry about everything and if they don't have something to worry about they invent something. In little doses it is annoying. In large doses crippling.
ReplyDeleteHa. That is very funny. I know people who use the five second rule even on the streets of NYC! They should ask the cat! Oh dear. Thanks for the smile. k.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment and story of your father. I hope macular degeneration leaves you alone! All best. k.
ReplyDeleteWe will ask the cat, she knows
ReplyDeleteShe eats off the floor
The cats are aware. They have the answers. The humans are the ones lacking!
Hank
Ask the cat, certainly, the feline observes even with nose to the ground.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by to read mine Jim
much love...
Oh the 5 second rule, I'm sure the all knowing cat will know the purr-fect solution to this conundrum. Enjoyed your poem
ReplyDeleteI like the photo of your cat and this delightful conundrum...cats certainly practice good hygiene ;)
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