Wonder Cat
Thank You My Furry Little Friend
It was just a little after midnight
I thought I would write a little before bed
Nothing has been striking my fancy lately
Everything in my life has been going pretty smooth
The weather has been in the low 70's which is quite comfortable
I would take this weather all year round
As I sat down in front of the computer
Gathering my thoughts
I pulled up a chair next to me
My cat Charlotte decided to join me
I welcome the company
I can sit and write for hours and she will fall off to sleep
Without notice she will occasionally get up for food or water
I wasn't sitting down for a minute
Charlotte jumped down
Just when I thought she was going to settle in for the night
She looked around
I seen nothing
She now headed in the other room
In a split second she was back in the kitchen
I still see nothing
Then she made a leap to the table
I went to shoo her down
You know you don't belong there
Then I seen only for a second what she sees
A bug buzzing at full speed
I know because I could hear the noise
A Japanese Beatle
In and out of the kitchen light
It darted almost quicker than the eye could see
With great speed and accuracy
I went to get a hand held bug zapper that I had since last summer
As I looked around the kitchen and thought
Where did I put it last
I found a plastic fly swatter and said well this will have to do
I know from past experience if the bug leaves this room
It could disappear into another room
Soon my wife and I would be off to sleep
It really makes me mad
In the past we have woken up with an ankle or back bite
I know I didn't have when I went to sleep
Then within a milli second our cat took another swipe
Down on the table the bug had been knocked out of the air
Plucked like a four leaf clover
From a whole lot of nothing
I quickly pinned the bug under the plastic fly swatter
To finish it off
With one final squish
I could hear the sounds of crackling
Charlotte still looking for her victory
I took away all her glory
I praised her
Good job, good job
Patting her on her head
As she walked down by my feet
The other day she caught another bug
Chopping down before we could get it away
Mmmm that must of been delicious
I don't want to get a lick from you tonight
I reached under to get her a cat treat
We give her three at one time
She was in her glory
The two of us went right back to sitting down
Just like nothing had happened
To be so talented and with no ego
Wow it is so nice to have a loyal protector
By my side
Looking so relaxed and calm
Ready for action
At a moments notice
I feel so important
How lucky am I ?
I have my armed guard
Skilled with no formal training
Thanks to her keen instincts and sharp eye sight
A natural
If anyone detects a bug in the house
That keeps dodging the bullet
Bothersome and plain annoying
Never mind dirty and nasty
Give us a call
1 - 800 - CAT- FIND
Ready, willing and able
To solve your flying insect problems
Work for next to nothing
A couple of cat treats
Charlotte will be so happy
To provide you with good, quick service
She won't leave to your completely sastisfied
Day or night
24 seven
A job well done
An A rating with the Better Business Bureau
Awarded the " Best Cat Service In The Nation"
For three years in a row
Comments
AUTHORAnn Carr Our Charlotte can be moody at times. When she wants to be alone she just gets up and disappears. Off in the far corners of our home sitting in the sun or in an open box. When we come home she is always there to greet us. What an amazing feeling of love and warmth. Even though we don't talk one word of cat language we give her lots of affection. Hugs and kisses. Lots of patting her soft fur. We spoil her and she spoils us. What a great trade off. Thank you so much for spending the time and caring to read any of my poems. I am honored and very grateful to have such nice friends. Have a wonderful nights sleep.
This is so good and totally amusing. I especially love 'skilled with no formal training'!
Cats always know they're clever, don't they? Such good company when they're content to sit with you.
Ann
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Gypsy Rose Lee Charlotte says a big hello to Sid. She will save the next bug for him just incase he would like a little something special. I am happy your move is coming closer and closer. I sure you will meet many new friends in Florida. Maybe you can tell all about your book at libraries and do book signings. That would be awesome. Off to do more yard work before my actual work. I was out in the yard all day yesterday trimming bushes and digging up small little trees that have rooted themselves. Their roots go far and deep and are difficult to pull out if they get too big. A couple of them I have to cut at the trunk. They are impossible for me to get at. Thank you for reading and sharing. Hope you have a terrific day.
Well, congratulations to Charlotte. My Sid is terribly spoiled bugs are beyond him. However, the previous cat we had Cha-Cha was into bugs and things like grasshoppers. We had such fond moment like her crunching on a big grasshopper and then going back outside leaving the grasshopper legs on the floor.
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Louise Powles I love all animals. My first pet was a cat. I have been hooked ever since. Each cat I have had was so different. They all have unique personalities. Thank you so much for reading and sharing. I love our little bug catcher why not tell the world. Have a beautiful day.
Aww, Charlotte sounds a lovely cat. Cats are such affectionate little animals.
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