THAT'S THE WAY IT GOES

The problem is, some sort of

feline encephalitis.

when they get it, they die.

It comes from little nasties

that used to feed on bobcats,

but since we’ve overbuilt,

they have to settle for domesticated

food and that makes my lover

unhappy.

As for me,

I have the same opinion about

cats as they have of us…

We occupy adjacent space and

stay out of each other’s way.

I spent almost a year of spare time

building a screened porch

out back so they could

get some outdoor air,

not stink things up so bad,

and to save the corners of

every piece of furniture in the house.

Gandy and Piesie died anyway,

so only Mudlucious is left,

and a new one she calls Roxie.

I won’t tell you how that

makes me feel.

The back porch,

like all my best laid plans

has become, not a total waste,

but little more than a place for

all the stuff I don’t feel like

putting away anytime soon.

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Seems purring isn't top of your day-to-day emotions these days, Vol? Has that caused a division of duties under your roof or have you and Lisa created a duty roster? Know you were being honest but I grinned at the near cat-animosity. Hope things finish happily and your porch returns to its original glory! Sharing fun and words makes for a good day.

[Vol]

Ha, Lisa works ALL DAY, and rests when home... unless I am gone. Must-dos include feeding the chickens, dogs and cats, and attempting to stay ahead of the household chores... When i am gone for week and months, I am ridden by guilt that I am not here while she does it all alone... AND the kitty story is about two of the best cats I have ever owned, Roxie is now fifteen years old, so...
Vol xx
P.S. Did you hear about the time the past, the present and the future walked into a pub? It was tense...

[Vol]

Oh, and Thank you for reading and responding.

[emmajoygreen]

I had to read the 'P.S'. twice: Did you hear about the time the past, the present and the future walked into a pub? It was tense!
Would you believe I laughed out loud. Christmas cracker joke - and my kind of soppy humour. Best everything to you all..

[SkinlessFrank]

The best laid plans of mice and men, eh? Entropy does catch up with us in the end.

[Vol]

Skinless,
It does, indeed, every time!
Vol