” Cat Kisses “

Sandpaper kisses
on a cheek or a chin
that is the way
for a day to begin

Sandpaper kisses
that’s covered in fur!
a cuddle and a purr
I have an alarm clock

Author Unknown

    

Images~-http://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-pets-improve-your-health

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The Cats in The Hats

I love the light blue knit that ties under the chin, which is your favorite?

The Cat in the Hat By Dr. Seuss

The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house All that cold, cold, wet day. I sat there with Sally. We sat there, we two. And I said, “How I wish We had something to do!” Too wet to go out And too cold to play ball. So we sat in the house. We did nothing at all. So all we could do was to Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! And we did not like it. Not one little bit. And then Something went BUMP! How that bump made us jump!

We looked! Then we saw him step in on the mat! We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat! And he said to us, “Why do you sit there like that?” “I know it is wet And the sun is not sunny. But we can have Lots of good fun that is funny!”

“I know some good games we could play,” Said the cat. “I know some new tricks,” Said the Cat in the Hat. “A lot of good tricks. I will show them to you. Your mother Will not mind at all if I do.” Then Sally and I Did not know what to say. Our mother was out of the house For the day. But our fish said, “No! No! Make that cat go away!

Tell that Cat in the Hat You do NOT want to play. He should not be here. He should not be about. He should not be here When your mother is out!” “Now! Now! Have no fear. Have no fear!” said the cat. “My tricks are not bad,” Said the Cat in the Hat. “Why, we can have Lots of good fun, if you wish, With a game that I call UP-UP-UP with a fish!”

“Put me down!” said the fish. “This is no fun at all! Put me don!” said the fish. “I do NOT wish to fall!” “Have no fear!” said the cat. “I will not let you fall. I will hold you up high As I stand on a ball. With a book on one hand! And a cup on my hat! But that is not ALL I can do!’ Said the cat…

                                                                                

 

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Every Year I Say Please…..

It’s that time of year when the temperatures drop to freezing and below. I think about all the cats and dogs that have no homes or even some kind of shelter to protect them from the freezing cold, the wind and snow. At times like this I look at my two cats all warm and snuggled in their little beds with full tummy’s, and I can’t help but wish I could go out and collect all the cats in my town that are homeless and bring them to my home. Hence the poem, I posted this last winter and just had to re-blog it today. Every year I say please everyone keep your cats warm and put a shelter in your back yard or in the woods near your home. How are all of your pets doing these days? Stay Warm!

My Cats by The Hearth

It’s cold outside, the wind is blowing

Freeze in the air, soon it will be snowing

Nothing can be better on this whole earth

Just watching my cats sleeping by the hearth

 

Many a cat would be filled with delight

To be in a warm cozy home for the night

But for them it’s just a dream far out of sight

Only abandonment is to be their plight

 

All I can offer is this plea to all of you

Can you adopt a cat, or maybe even two

If you have a cat, can you neuter or spayed

By doing this less cats have to be saved

 

I feel a shiver as I here the wind howl

Oh so many cats tonight out on the prowl

I am filled with thankfulness gaiety and mirth

As I gaze at my at my sleeping cats by the hearth

By Eileen 2012

Painting by Elmira Mustafina

http://www.catsfineart.com/html/winter_cats_19.php

Cat on Road Image:

http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-winter-hazards-outdoor-cats

5 Ways To Keep Outdoor Cats Safe in Winter

http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-winter-hazards-outdoor-cats

The Kitten and the Falling Leaves

 

The Kitten and the Falling Leaves

That way look, my infant, lo!
What a pretty baby-show!
See the kitten on the wall,
sporting with the leaves that fall.
Withered leaves – one – two and three
from the lofty elder tree.
Though the calm and frosty air,
of this morning bright and fair.
Eddying round and round they sink,
softly, slowly; one might think.
From the motions that are made,
every little leaf conveyed
Sylph or Faery hither tending,
to this lower world descending.
Each invisible and mute,
in his wavering parachute.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Read More:http://www.catquotes.com/thekittenandthefallingleaves.htm

Image: http://www.wondrousink.com/blog/the-kitten-and-the-falling-leaves-best-childrens-poem-for-autumn/

First Signs of Spring

 

Pussy Willow said “Meow!

Wish someone would tell me how,

Other kittens go around,

And roll and frolic on the ground.”

All images found on pinterest, poem author unknown

It’s That Time of Year Again

It’s that time of year when the temperatures drop to freezing and below. I think about all the cats and dogs that have no homes or even some kind of shelter to protect them from the freezing cold, the wind and snow. At times like this I look at my two cats all warm and snuggled in their little beds with full tummy’s, and I can’t help but wish I could go out and collect all the cats in my town that are homeless and bring them to my home. Hence the poem, I posted this last winter and just had to re-blog it today, it was 13% last night in Kentucky. How are all of your pets doing these days? Stay Warm!

My Cats by The Hearth

 

It’s cold outside, the wind is blowing

Freeze in the air, soon it will be snowing

Nothing can be better on this whole earth

Just watching my cats sleeping by the hearth

 

Many a cat would be filled with delight

To be in a warm cozy home for the night

But for them it’s just a dream far out of sight

Only abandonment is to be their plight

 

All I can offer is this plea to all of you

Can you adopt a cat, or maybe even two

If you have a cat, can you neuter or spayed

By doing this less cats have to be saved

 

I feel a shiver as I here the wind howl

Oh so many cats tonight out on the prowl

I am filled with thankfulness gaiety and mirth

As I gaze at my at my sleeping cats by the hearth

 

 

By Eileen 2012

Painting by Elmira Mustafina

http://www.catsfineart.com/html/winter_cats_19.php

Cat on a Night of Snow

Cat on a Night of Snow 

 

Cat, if you go outdoors you must walk in the snow.

You will come back with little white shoes on your feet,

little white shoes of snow that have heels of sleet.

Stay by the fire, my Cat.  Lie still, do not go.

 

See how the flames are leaping and hissing low.

I will bring you a saucer of milk like a marguerite,

so white and so smooth, so spherical and so sweet —

stay with me, Cat.  Outdoors the wild winds blow.

 

Outdoors, the wild winds blow, Mistress, and dark is the night,

strange voices cry in the trees, intoning strange lore,

and more than cats move, lit by our eyes’ green light,

on silent feet where the meadow grasses hang hoar —

 

Mistress, there are portents abroad of magic and might,

and things that are yet to be done.  Open the door!

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My Girls Stay In ~ Little Girl & Dixie

 

Poem by Elizabeth Coatsworth

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Painting by Elmira Mustafina