Greetings Poetry Fans!
Hello Poetry Peeps and here we go again, creating “artwork in words” as we write poetry together through the alphabet! Can you believe we’re already at the letter “H” ??? What will we do when we get to “Z” I wonder………we’ll figure something out – never fear!
When I sat down to figure out what the subject of my poem today might be, I really DID have a lot of choices……………There are a lot of “H” things that pop into my ginger brain but I finally settled on this one. I hope you like it!
“Home”
By Sammy Kimmell, August 3, 2016
Home is where the heart is
We’re safe, secure, and cozy
Where life is good and we are happy
Where everything is rosy!
When we first join our humans in their homes
We trust that it’s FOREVER
That we will spend our whole lives through
Leaving them NEVER
Sometimes things happen to change that course
Beyond what anyone could see
A loss of job or home or health
Can bring such tragedy.
But when things are good they’re very good
And it’s best to stay “in the minute”
The future is unknown you see we just don’t know what’s in it!
So hold on tight to your happiness
Think “MY HOME IS HERE TO STAY” !
That is our wish – it’s what we hope
And that for which we pray…………………
That’s my little thought for “H” and now I’ll spend the next week figuring out what to do with the letter “I” !!!!! Have you got a poem to contribute to Thoroughly Poetic Thursday??? Go for it – you can post it here in my comments where people can see it OR, post a link to your blog where you might do your poem to share with your followers. Poetry is the window to the soul (or maybe it’s just plain fun!!!!!!).
See you next week!
Your Poetic Ginger Friend, Sam

I think I’ll grab a nap and hope I’m inspired in my dreams for NEXT week’s poem!!!!
A lot of kitties are very sentimental about home! I’ll tell you something – I love traveling and staying in hotel rooms, but in the long run, I think it makes me appreciate home even more.
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Summer I’m sure I’d feel the same way…….I’m too much of a scaredy-cat to go anywhere (other than the vet!) but even if I did travel I think coming home would be my favorite part of the trip!
Love, Sammy
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You write such lovely poems, Sammy, and Home is the very best H there could be.
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Thank you Flynn………….home is where the heart is……..and home is where we get so much love as you and I know VERY WELL!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Good Morning! Sammy, your poem for H is perfect. PERFECT for today! Home is happy! And of course my wish for all cats, dogs, and other pets is to have a happy home forever with peeps that love and respect them.
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That’s how we feel too Miss Pix! Everything hunky dory there is MIZZZZZOUREEEEE? Weather stinky and hot? We have hot and HOOOMID! YUCKIES.
Hugs, Sammy
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Yes, weather is stinky and hot. Everything is hunky dory now… two words… kidney stone. Owieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Ouch! Oh I’m so sad….we wondered if you guys took a trip to visit The Mama or went somewhere cool where there’s COOL wine or what! Kidney Stone is a BIG BOO. Sending you hugs (careful ones).
Love, Sammy and Mom too!
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What a great poem, Sammy, celebrating Home…the most wonderful place for us cats. 🙂
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Hi there and thanks for the kudos on my “H” today…………..You know, next Thursday you guys ought to write a poem because it’s the letter “I” and you’re ISLAND CATS!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sammy this is for sure 100% true!!! Well done my handsome friend
Hugs madi your bfff
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Thank you Madi my dear – we LOVE your poem today too! Thanks for pawticipating!!!
Love, Sammy
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Great poem, Sammy.
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Thanks!!!!!
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Great poem! Yes, Home is a wonderful place!! We did an Ode to HAM today!
The Florida Furkids
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OH my OTHER favorite “H” !!!!! I hope you all are continuing to enjoy the wonderful world of deli meat?????????????
Love, Sammy
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That was a great poem Sam! You made our mom have teary eyes – she’s the kind of lady who cries when she reads a nice card at the Hallmark store. Have you sent your poems to Hallmark by the way? You’re so talented!!
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HAHAHA….Mom gets leaky at the Hallmark store too!!!! I’ve seen several other friends’ poems for “H” today and MANY are about “HOME”…………something we all appreciate!!!!
Love, Sammy
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Some homes are not forever but some cats find unusual forever homes like the one at my blog today.
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We will visit and see what you have on the blog today Miss Layla!
Love, Sammy
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Excellent poem Sammy. I wish all kitties had a true home. It makes me sad to think of all those that have lost homes through sickness and death. Parents need to be sure to have plans for those situations XO
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You’re right – – – and I’m amazed how many of my poetic friends chose “HOME” for their “H” poem this week – it’s on the top of our minds isn’t it!
Love, Sammy
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aawww – that is beautiful cousin!! XOXO – Bacon
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That is a GREAT poem, Sammy! You are a lucky kitty to have that forever home.
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Most excellent poem Sammy! For mes, home is where my Mommy is. Since mes came to lives with her 16 years ago, mes has lived in 7 different houses.
Loads of Nellie Kisses
Your Nellie Bellie
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Great poem!
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That is a great poem, Sammy. Home was a good theme for today. Here’s the link to our Happy Hearts at Home poem for anyone who wants to stop by our blog. http://www.thecatonmyhead.com/happy-hearts-home/. Mom is so pleased that she now has a reason to keep writing poetry. “I” could be a tough one for next week; though, we know all of us kitties are a bit self-centered. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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I love your poem today! It’s super and like you, we’re happy to be writing poetry again. “I” could be tough but I’ve been thinking about it – it will be a challenge!!!!!
Love, Sammy
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Furabuluss poe-em deer Unccle Sammy!!!
Berry a-pro-poe as mee Pappaw ‘King George’ iss missin frum his home (thee farm). So here iss mee poe-em:
“HOME”
Pleeze come home deer Pappaw,
we all miss you a lot.
Wee feel lost without you,
Yur thee onlee Pappaw mee got!!
Home iss waitin fur you,
thee door iss standin open,
an yur Furamillee are waitin
an Mumma iss barelee copin!!!
Pleeze come home Pappaw,
mee so missess you…
An mee will wurry an fret
ALOT untill you do….
by Purrince Siddhartha Henry (for mee missin Pappaw ‘King George’)
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Wonderful poem Sammy and so true.
Shoko
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I know you and Kali love your home too – it’s nice to have our “FOREVER” isn’t it?
Hugs, Sammy
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YAY !!!!! rockin H poem two day dood….
home iz wear de heart iz… N as long az yur
peepulz R ther with ya……
~~~~~~~~itz all de better…….
…we sing R praizes two day two Ham ♫♫♫♪♪♪♫♫♪
old N young… boyz N gurlz… everee catz lovez ham
even R pal de baconater… who goez bye de name oh sam
fried …diced… chunked ..N grilled ..try it with sum jam
waves two yur mom two day…. hello mizzuz pam ♥♥♥
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Oh that’s WONDERFUL!!!!!! Love it! And you’re right about ham – I do like it a lot (deli ham only though). When Mom bakes a ham she will put cherry jam on it sometimes so I’ve even tried that! My Mom is waving back at you all and your Mom too – – – – we love ya!
Hugs, Sammy the Hammy
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Hi Sammy, this is a lovely poem, it hits straight to my heart.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Kosmo,
a cat in faraway Finland.
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Thank you Kosmo my friend – I’m sure you feel the same way about your home…..!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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INSPIRED! Yes, S. In preparing for your nap, you said it. That should be your topic for next week. You certainly are inspired and you inspire us! Love the Home poem.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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WordPress has returned to the past and just sent my email notification! At least Feedly delivered it on time this morning. Looks like WP won’t be seeing into the future again and giving me the notification hours before you even publish it.
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That’s a lovely poem, Sammy! We are so very fortunate to have our loving homes; I wish all pets could be this lucky!
Love, Sundae
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That was most enjoyable Sammy!
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Oh Sammy we pawsitively LOVED that poem!!! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
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What a wonderful poem Sammy. We hope for Furever Homes Furever for everyone 🙂
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A lovely poem Sammy.
H is a great letter for a poem.
because of happy, heavenly, home.
❤
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You’re right – “H” stands for a whole lot of NICE things doesn’t it?
Love, Sammy
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