Ashleigh in her winter bed.
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FOR MARGARET WHO LOVES CATS.
I can live without a pet.
Dogs? I can take them or leave them.
Cats? They can take me or leave me.
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A dog is fine
For a breeezy,
Bouncy,
Barking greeting,
A wet nose in the hand,
A look of abject adoration.
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A cat is fine for a twine around the legs,
A thrumming purr,
A tail that tells tales,
A look of disdain.
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But both species need to be fed!
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Not being a nurturer,
'Another mouth to feed' is a burden.
I wish dogs and cats
To be self-sufficient.
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A husband is enough responsibility!
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We had a dog called Benjie.
He adored me.
He was like an unwelcome suitor
Pleading for my blandishments.
He followed me about.
I didn't care to be loved.
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Ashleigh, the cat, was more reasonable.
She kept herself aloof.
She knew she was an aristocrat.
She was ash-coloured,
So she was named after that vapid husband
In 'Gone With the Wind.'
She realised that this made her special.
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We respected each other.
I never respected Benjie.
He showed no taste by falling in love with me!
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Ashleigh and I agreed to
'Live and let live'.
Much more civilised!
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The only time I miss her
Is in Winter.
How delicious that warm, purring body
On a cold night.
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Winter is on its way now.
Come back, Ashleigh!
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The cat psyche here:
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-place.html
