(11) The Cat Lady

There are parts of life we never see in the shadows

Like a faded photogragh
The memory slips away
Of times that belong
Buried in the past


She picks up the kettle
Pours in the water
Places it on the cooker
But forgets to turn it on

She is used to the smell
The cats are her company
Running around her home
Because no one calls to visit

She rarely comes out the door
Only to gather food for her cats
Eating very little for herself
For she seldom remembers to eat

In every city and in every town
You will find them living there
Past glory days, all but forgotten
Always alone and never visited



copyright Chris Smith 2011

Reviews

[Liza]

sweet write - i see the mystery of the feline intrigues you

hey - i'm the cat lady :)
two 8 year old ones
i used to think this way about cat ladies...then i became one - lol
but i'm very social and like people - i just enjoy the solitude, independence and grace of my feline friends....
plus i'm a leo so the catness is in me - purrrr
my one year old puppy keeps me balanced

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Compassionate writing. So true of so many .. forgotten , never a call no one to talk with .. and some wonder why and how could a person let cats take over their homes.. for this lady the cats are her family now ... beautiful sobering write.

Chloe

[White Ink]

I know I already said this, but man you always come up with new topics and stories to tell! you tell them in simple words creating what i like to call Simplex pieces lol "simple yet complex" :)

[Ravyne Hawke]

Yikes! I think you've taken a peek into my future, Chris. I currently have 5 cats and always wanting more and I seldom leave my house (slightly agoraphobic) - I think you captured the essence of the cat lady very well, especially an aging one. And it is true, most cat people will go without food themselves just to be able to feed those adorable felines they are so attached to. Thanks for another great read!