you with your nine lives
me having passed most of mine
heedlessly. Both ends of the burnt candle
vaulting the traces for the sake of kicks
a fool with flames, coupling the combustible
dicing danger with a careless toss
a dangle just over the precipice
though my feet never far above ground
and now you with your nine lives
and high altitudes; those impossible leaps
the curtain clambers, tree scrambles
double  jeopardy of human highways
and poison wrapped as temptation
you with your nine lives
may you live to see them all

29 thoughts on “pet talk”

1. Not every day a poem makes me cry .. literally. Yours has. And I think you, it was cathartic.

   1. happy to hear it moved you Helen – and thank you

2. Sorry, “thank” XX

3. Some powerful thoughts to ponder here. As Helen said it is truly cathartic. This is beautiful Laura.

   1. and a very moving photo you gave us to move our Muses Carrie x

4. You drew on our heartstrings!

   1. and pulled you in – thanks Bev

5. So powerlful, and such a beautiful wish.

   1. old wishes for young shoulders

6. This is amazing! A fantastic take on mortality in a beautifully poetic way. Loving the way this feels like a conversation with the beloved cat.

   1. yes you picked up on the underlying theme where old and young intersect – that kitten looks like its listening!

7. Love how the picture kindles such deep and beautiful lines.

   1. thank you Sumana – could not help but be touched

8. May we all. (K)

   1. indeed!

9. Aw, I especially love your closing line.

   1. thank you Sherry

10. Cats are lithe and limber, those vertical leaps impress every time. Decrepit aged can choose two paths in response as they observe the acrobatics (maybe the double jeopardy you mention?), resentment or enjoyment. I’m happy this observer chose the latter.

    1. the old man’s concerns for the kitten contrast with his own heedlessness

11. That is such a sweet and moving photo and yet your words amplify those feelings…

    1. thank you Marina – I thought you (and Hera) might appreciate this pet talk!!

       1. I appreciate and admire all your creative expressions. …Hera too! 😉

          1. mwah! x

             1. Mwah back! xoxo

12. An oldie has many stories to tell. A meowing listening ear. Luv the conversation Laura. Happy Sunday

    Much love…

    1. thank you Gillena

13. A perfect homage to cats indeed!

    1. and a hope for a fulfilled little life

14. Hope he loves all nine!

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