“I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things.” ~ Vincent van Gogh
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Getting Through Winter
It's a help
that I have my cat —
the snuggler,
the smoocher —
to curl on the couch with me
as nights get colder.
He's old too,
aged along with me.
Survivors,
just we two
are all the family now
Nothing better than to snuggle with a 'snuggler' on those cold winter nights! And I would imagine your cat is one of the best of these!
ReplyDeleteaw....your cat is pure velvet rosemary...so cute and a source of warmth and joy on bleak winter nights....
ReplyDeleteA valuable companion I'm sure... and not just through winter!
ReplyDeletecats are adorable in that they love to curl and rub their bodies against their owners. i've always loved cats. they're clean and pest-killing all in one. thanks Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable cat! Loved this :D
ReplyDeleteWe need someone to be with us in the middle of winter :)
ReplyDeleteMy grandma used to say that the wise and the loving "cling" to those who are already there, already loving... Your poem reminds me of her; for a long time, I was the cat. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank heaven for our furry snugglers!!!!
ReplyDeleteI too am trying to hang on until Spring. Only 5 weeks to go!
ReplyDelete:) Beautiful poem, and cat too.
ReplyDeleteSnuggling through winter, nice ~ So glad its summer now in my part of the world ~
ReplyDeleteOh Rosemary how lovely to have such a snuggler....you are having winter thoughts while we melt here in summer and I have my memories of special summers!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Nice that you have a snuggler. He may be old, but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh - what a beauty he is. And what warmth and love that they provide. I know how you feel about him.
ReplyDeleteBoth of you clearly know you are on to a good thing in having each others company.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes for happy snuggly days as winter seeps in
ReplyDeleteRosemary thanks for dropping by my Sunday Lime
Much love...
this is so sweet and heartwarming. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are worse families to be had for sure - an unconditional purr and hug is worth a lot..purr
ReplyDelete"ain't love grand"... So nice to have that companion...
ReplyDeleteZQ
They know when we need company and demand it when they do.
ReplyDeleteI have a cat as well. He is a young one though, only 2 or 3 years. Our older one passed a few christmases ago. This one though was born a snuggler. I think he is half dog. He likes his belly rubbed and will roll over to give it to you, and loves to sit on your chest, right under your chin. Which was fine when he was small but now, he is like wearing a blanket just on your neck.
ReplyDeleteThe unsaid here is your loss. Which leaves a void, and while it is never the same, it is good to have friends, animal or otherwise that move in, and give small comforts to those places. Like snuggling, or caring enough to come see you. And you feel loved. And they feel loved. And that makes the nights, a bit easier.
I think my cat is half dog too! :-)
DeleteThis made me very sad. I can feel your loss..I'm glad you have a cuddle cat. Your grief poem in Sherry's interview is very beautiful. I like your angel guiding you around those winding pot hole roads. You know, the point of poetry is touching someone and not many can do that for me...you do....and I am grateful for that...so thank you !
ReplyDeleteThan you! As a poet, I could ask no more. :-)
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