A boy and a cat, questions and an answer

Did any of the Bali Bombers ever own a cat?

Placed in arms as a trembling, timid,

vulnerable kitten.…..

a little kindness and patience…..

a warm, trusting bundle of playful energy!

Did any one of the Bali Bombers ever assume

responsibility for another creature?

animal?….or person?

(or any one assume such responsibility for them?)

worry about it’s welfare when they

couldn’t be home….

feel the warmth

of a soft, breathing animal friend

curled up on their lap?

Stroke it tenderly as it lay stretched out beside them?

Play ball games and chasey games out in the green

sunshiny backyard world of children…

and cats….

I silently,

and often with tears in my eyes

observe a boy…and his cat…

love…trust…security…empathy

I marvel at the boy’s gentle nature,

his capacity for love

and ability to think beyond himself…

The world,

in my son’s care,

will be all right.

Comments:

Irwin
(not registered user)

sadly Hitler cared more about his pets than any human. I love your poem and its message of hope.

Posted: Apr 3, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks Irwin, I didn't know Hitler was a pet lover? Isn't that odd? A human is so complex and perplexing.

Reaper

ANd Saddam had two cats! ME and my old cat were like that, sadly she passed away *cries*...Gave it a 'i like it' vote!

P.S: CATS ARE AWESOME!!!!

Posted: Apr 4, 2008

Author Comment:

Reaper thank you so much! I dread the day our cat gets too old, very much a family member.

apodiform

Oh, I love the idea of this poem! Questioning how people can do such atrocious acts. I ask myself that every day.

Posted: Apr 4, 2008

Author Comment:

Apodiform I find it hard to believe that such acts are from normal, loved reasonably adjusted people? Thanks for reading and comment.

Michael L Lewis

I love cats. I have two solid black males who would
follow me to the ends of the earth. I wouldn't know
what I'd do without them. Very good poem.

Posted: Apr 4, 2008

Author Comment:

Our cat is black too and we love him to bits. Thanks Michael for reading and comment.

MAmberConrad

Human nature is amazing, isn't it?? I didn't know Hitler was a cat-lover either. Great poem.
MA

Posted: Apr 5, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks MA, it is surprising that someone who loves animals can be so unflinching when it comes to humans. Glad you liked my poem.

From one cat-lover to another, Anna Therese, this poem is a keeper. Sweet, reflective and wise-- especially a potent reminder of the unfettered, simple wisdom and integrity of children sadly lost as we become adults. 'Loved it.

Posted: Apr 7, 2008

Author Comment:

Another beautiful comment. Thank you so much for reading and glad the read was pleasurable.

OScube

I couldn't agree more.

Posted: Apr 14, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks Oscube for reading and affirmative comment.

Urja

Oh my God! Where have I been all these days, missing such a wonderful poem!

I loved the 'sunshiny backyard world of children' and '(or any one assume such responsibility for them?)' the most.

But you know what, I do know some regular, non-terrorist human beings who have pets and are the epitome of love and gentleness with them, but when dealing with fellow human beings they are callous, inconsiderate and insensitive. I happen to know that some of them really did not have anyone assume much responsibility for them (except financially) when they were children. Maybe they are antagonized towards the members of their own species for the injustice they had to face, real or perceived, and therefore transfer their love to other animals.

Of course, these ones are aberrations. I should know, I have an eight year old dog and I can't imagine the time when he will not be around.

Posted: Jun 5, 2008

Author Comment:

Urja thanks for sweet and thoughtful coment. Yes, someone told me Hitler had his pet animals so it sort of throws my "theory" out of the window! And it is interesting that cats for example can bond well with humans and dogs but when another cat is thrown into the picture...!

indiefreak

nothing matches the tender-ness that children shows:) love the poem very much...and i love cats a lot

Posted: Jul 12, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks Indie for reading this poem and commenting - our cat is like a family member.

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