Time for Poetry (and to be thankful too!)
Yes it’s my Poetry Day but it’s also my friend Brian’s Thankful Thursday so we’re hooked up with them too for that blog hop.
Now, let’s be POETIC!
Today we celebrate the letter “D”!
Remember, if you have written a poem today for “D”, make sure you put your blog link in my comments for others to visit you to read your poem OR you can put your actual POEM in my comments if you like! As for ME – here’s my contribution to honoring the letter “D” in our alphabet!
“D” is for Dad
by Angel Sammy Kimmell, 2/4/2017
One day 17 years ago
A very long time ago, you know!
My Mom and Dad decided to look for another cat
They knew the Shelter was “where it’s at” !!
Into the “kitty room” they went
Mom says she thinks they were “heaven sent”……
Only one little kitty was there – ME!
In a tiny cage but happy as could be.
The lady took me out of the cage which was way up high….
First thing I saw up close was my Dad’s blue eyes!
He was so BIG and I was so SMALL….
I wondered if one day I would get that tall!
She handed me to Dad and he held me nice and firm
I felt so secure, I didn’t even squirm!
I nuzzled his neck and gave him a lick….
He smiled real big – I had succeeded with my “trick” !
He handed me to Mom and I snuggled with her too
But I already KNEW, I didn’t need a clue…..
I had my new home – all because of my Dad
I was the first little kitten he’d ever had……
We were best buddies my whole life, even at the END.
He was more than my Dad……he was my best friend.
Yep – Dad and I were buddies and even though I was way “closer” to my Mom, Dad and I had an understanding…………you know – it was a “guy thing”…………! So that’s my poem for the day and you know next week we’ll be doing “E” so I’m already giving THAT some thought……………elephant? Encyclopedia? Electricity? The possibilities are endless (say – ENDLESS is an “E” word!).
Happy Thursday peeps!
Dads are GREAT!
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Oh indeed they are!!!!!
Hugs, Angel Sam
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No substitute for the guy bond…
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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True……guys hang together……so do girls though!! 😉
Love, Angel Sam
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Awwww I love your poem, Angel Sammy! So sweet and touching. Dads are indeed wonderful. Big hugs! 🙂 🙂
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Hi Puppydoc! Yes……I kinda knew if I won Dad over that day, I’d have my home and I sure did – for almost 17 years!
Love and Hugs, Angel Sam
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Oh, Angel Sammy, that is one of the sweetest poems we’ve ever read. (Motor Mommy says your dad does have pretty eyes….!) We didn’t remember that your dad was the first to hold you! I’m sure it was meant to be for you to adopt your pawrents.
Love, Sundae
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My Mom says she thinks the worker in the shelter kind of “knew” that Dad was the one hesitating about adopting and she was very smart to hand the tiny little kitty to HIM first…..it worked! Tee Hee
Love, Angel Sam
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Angel Sammy what a precious precious poem for your Dad! AND OMCs you were his first kitty. You made us smile today and have a deeper understanding of your love for your family.
Hugs madi your bfff and Mom a tad misty
I have a D poem today
http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com
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I loved your “D” poem today Madi! Thanks for always pawticipating in poetry day…….I’m so happy some of my friends play along with me every week. Yes I kind of knew at the shelter that if I won over THE BIG GUY I’d get my forever home and it worked!
Love, Angel Sammy
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Awww,,, the sweetest poem! Men who love kitties are special. How lucky you three were to have found each other, Angel Sammy! CH and Z Cat had a special bond… Z helped CH do all the outside work on the Tiny Ten, supervised by me of course. She wasn’t allowed to operate any powered machinery… 😀 And her outside time was totally supervised!
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My DOTS misbehaved!
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Z Cat knew a “soft touch” when she saw it (just like me and my Dad!)……that’s nice that Z was into landscaping…..I enjoyed being outside too but mostly with my Mom since SHE played in the dirt! HAHA
Love, Angel Sam
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Beautiful poem Sammy. Enjoy your day.
Sue B
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Thanks Miss Sue!
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Pawsome poem!
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Thanks my little buddies!
Love, Angel Sam
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That’s lovely, Sammy. I know exactly what you mean about knowing straightaway that you’ve found your bipeds.
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YEP – it’s true isn’t it Clowie……we just KNOW!
Love, Angel Sam
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That was a beautiful poem Sammy, you and your Dad had a special bond from day one. Phoebe is going back to work on her Dad poem, you have put hers to shame with your eloquent words.
XO http://www.15andmeowing.com/2017/01/thankful-thursday-special-poem/
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Phoebe’s poem was PURRRRRFECT!
Love, Angel Sammy
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Da what?
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Sammy, what an amazing and special tribute to your dad. It does sound like love at first sight, and that is often the best kind. We know your dad will treasure this special poem from you. We did write a poem today, but it cannot compare to yours. If anyone wants to read it, they can do so at: http:///www.thecatonmyhead.com/never-dreay-dull-demure/
XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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Oh we LOVED your poem today – it was super special too……….we are becoming QUITE the poets aren’t we? Thanks for pawticipating in my weekly poetry fun…….
Love, Angel Sammy
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Aw, what a great story/poem, Sammy!
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Thank you! My Dad and I had a special thing just like Mom and I did!
Love, Angel Sam
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that moment your parents met you the furst time is a moment what deserved to be honored in a poem… well done… bravo… what a wonderful poem about love and friendship…
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Hard to imagine it was 17 years ago that we met!
Love and Angel Hugs, Sammy
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What a wonderfully moving poem! 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it Mr. Pit!
Love, Angel Sam
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You could always wrap dad around your paw
Lily & Edward
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Yes I sure could!
Love, Angel Sam
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Oh Sammy Angel, this is a heartbreaking and beautiful poem of your Dad.
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I’m glad you liked my poem for my Dad today! Next week is “E”………EEEEK!
Love, Angel Sam
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Dood….yur Dad D poem rockz….we noe him lovez it !!!!! 984 pawz up anDa stanDin oh vayshunz~~~
two Day we rite bout Dude
haiku D
Dude waz a tabby
and him waza mackerull
N how kewl iz that ! 🙂 ♥♥♥
senDin hugs N loves yur DaDz way……momz two ♥♥♥♥♥
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Love your HIGH-KUUUUU……….well done………I always loved that some tabbies were known as “mackerel back” tabbies……great combination of fish and MEOWZER right?
Love and Hugs, Angel Sammy
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What a sweet and wonderful Dad poem! We love it!!! We know your dad will love it too. Have a wonderful day, Angel Sammy!!!
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Dad did like my poem……in fact he’s come in to use the computer several times to read it! Tee Hee
Love, Angel Sam
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Awww, what a sweet poem, Sammy!
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Thank you Summer! 🙂
Love, Angel Sam
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Loved your poem Sammy and who could have every resisted you ❤ xo
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Thank you so much Boomdee! I made sure Dad could NOT resist me that day……..it worked!
Love, Angel Sam
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Oh Sammy, dat was a great poem and even made mommy cry. She ‘members da look each kitty has given her thru da years. Da one dat said, be mes mommy. We’re glad your pawrents came to find you. You had one purrfect life. Big hugs to all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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I did have a perfect life……..I was lucky…….I worry about the little kids with no homes and hope and pray THEY can find a forever like I had!
Love, Angel Sammy
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Yeah, us too Sammy. Hopefully, your mommy and daddy can save a couple real soon. Wouldn’t dat be pawsum. Sharin’ your luv and all you taught ’em with others?.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Yes and they really need another cat in the house…….they miss having that kind of “love”………..
Hugs, Angel Sammy
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Yeah Sammy, there ain’t nuffin’ like da luv of a furry purrer.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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That is a sweet poem. Dad’s are special. We only want ours to feed us!
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YEP – that’s something we ALL want – FOOD from whoever we can get it! HAHAHA
Love, Angel Sammy
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Awww Angel Sammy, that was sweet! I know you were closer to your Mama, but I know you loved your Daddy too! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
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Yes I was closer to Mom but Dad and I had some guy things we did together…..and I miss that – so does he!
Love, Angel Sam
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*sniff* *sniff* We loved your poem and were deeply touched. What a heartfelt poem. We are so different when we’re just kitty babies. Your dad must be a wonderful man.
Shoko and Kali
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Dad and Mom – both special – but aren’t all Moms and Dads special? I think so!!!! YOURS are too!!
Love, Angel Sam
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What a great poem, Sammy. Your dad sounds like a good guy.
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He is! I was a lucky kitty to find him and Mom!
Love, Angel Sam
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That is such a lovely poem, Sammy. I am a mum’s boy, but there is one thing I do with my dad every morning that I never do with my mum. He leans over me when he gets out of bed and I am still on it. I look up and stretch my head up and backwards and we touch noses. That is our special morning nose kiss.
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Flynn that is a VERY SPECIAL good morning tradition you and your Dad have. I was a Mama’s boy too but Dad and I had some “just us” things as well. Dads are special…….
Love and Hugs, Angel Sam
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You have a great Dad, Sammy – that was one very special day when you looked into his blue eyes. Between him and your loving Mom, you couldn’t go wrong with your forever home.
Woos – Lightning and Misty
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I was one lucky guy wasn’t I ???
Love and Hugs, Angel Sam
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That was a great poem and a nice tribute to your Dad!!!
The Florida Furkids
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Thank you!!!!!!!!
Love, Angel Sam
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What a wonderful and sweet poem Sammy. You made Mom’s eyes misty.
Luvs
Marty
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Oh……I’m glad she liked my “ode to Dad” !
Love, Angel Sam
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Cat daddy’s always has a special bond. Myou Daddy was the one who tracked mes down and saved mes and mes loves him to bits.
Ita a most lovely poem about yous and your daddy.
Kisses
Your Nellie Bellie
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Oh Nellie we’re ALL thankful to your Daddy for saving you……..where would we be without our Queen?
Love and tons of hugs,
Angel Sammy >3
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That’s a beautiful poem, Sammy. Dad’s are extra special, aren’t they?
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They sure are…………totally special………
Love, Angel Sammy
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Awwwww, Sammy, this poem is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!!
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Thank you Miss Csilla! SMOOCHIES!
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