Dear friends, I hope you don’t mind, but my human, Emily, apparently needs some attention. She asked if she could take my spot this month to show off share something she wrote recently. I thought, Yeah, why not? I can use a break. So, I’m sharing my space so she can share her poem. And, without further ado, here it is. Now excuse me . . . I’m going to go chill out in my condo.
Unjust Desserts
Sitting cross-legged on a concrete bench
Taking in the action just beyond the fence
He watches the bustle, pinstripes abound
And children playing, they fall on the ground
Miniskirts taunt him, smiles on a face
Tease him with heels and a hint of lace
No girl in his corner, no warm memories
Of deep secret kisses or silky panties
He wants to be cool, he wants to take part
Something is hurting, it feels like his heart
His mind is straining to block out the noise
As voices repeat “you’re not one of the boys”
The white coats stand by, uncaring and chill
Holding his pre-dinner dosing of pills
He sits in the daylight unwarmed by the sun
Sipping a 16-ounce Pepsi with a sweet honey bun.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
GREAT STORY!
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Thank you, Jonathan! Appreciate the reblog, too!
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The Cat’s Meow…it is!!! 🙂
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Thanks for re-blogging, Jonathan 😀
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Cats—as well as apes–are special!
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You got that right, Jonathan. But I must say, I am glad that felines got top billing. Bunches of bananas on the way to our favorite Ape—love you dearly, dear!!
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Reblogged this on Andrew Joyce and commented:
My kind of poetry.
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Thanks for the reblog, Mr. Andrew….I shared my space with my human, and now you’re sharing your space with me (well, ok….with *us*). Good karma!
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Thanks for sharing, Andrew 😀
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael 😃
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Thank you, Mr. Michael, for the reblog! I know my human appreciates it too. (She’s sitting over there, nodding “yes” to me. I guess she thinks I’m her secretary now….geez!!)
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I never “like” my own posts, but it occurred to me that this is actually Emily’s post, so I thought…why not, right? Right!
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Whoa. Intense and vulnerable. Makes you wonder where life will take this lad next. Thank you, Zoe for allowing Emily to share. This is remarkable writing.
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Thank you, Miss Annette. I was happy to do so!
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Annette, my reply (thanks) to you ended up under a reply to Robbie. WordPress was acting up…of course! It wasn’t me…of course. 😉
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This is a very good poem. Thank you for sharing it.
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You’re welcome, Miss Robbie. I thought it was pretty good, too. I don’t know if she writes as well as I do, but she’s OK, for a human. ::::Cheshire grin::::
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That is quite a compliment, and I thank you for it, Annette.
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Thank YOU, Robbie….appreciate the comment.
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You are very generous, Miss Zoe. It’s very big of you to allow Emily to share her fabulous, poignant, and well-written poem in your space 🙂 ❤ Hugs, Em, and Happy Holidays! ❤
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Hello, Miss Tina! And thank you…I have to admit, it’s the least I could do, considering all she gives me. Feel some warm kitty licks!
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Adding my thanks to Zoe’s, Tina. I hope you’re feeling 100% better now (or soon). Happy Holidays to you and yours, as well. ❤
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Reblogged this on The Life & Times of Zoe the Fabulous Feline.
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Thank you for sharing, Mr. Charles.
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You’re welcome
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Thanks for sharing, Charles 😀
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You’re welcome
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