These days I think we’re really thinking more about the things we are thankful for – at least I know me and my family are…………and what’s #1 on our list? We’re very thankful to still have our health. It definitely PAYS to do what we’ve been told to do to stay safe. Masks, distancing, the whole “nine yards”. Many who don’t will wind up paying the price by getting sick. We’re also thankful lately for the gorgeous Fall weather. We’ve had some really cold mornings but so far no hard frosts and the leaves are taking their time turning which is also nice. Last year they all just turned brown and fell to the ground without giving us the beautiful show we’re used to here in Virginia.
I’m also very happy that we continue to get Angel Sammy’s poem every single week. I DO look forward to that – I hope you do too!
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Hello Poetry Pals!
Time for us to get together and share poems that we’ve written during the days since last Thursday when we met. A whole week to come up with a poem that reflects what we see or feel when we look at a photo. I love finding what I think will be a fun and inspiring photo for all of us to use each week – I sure hope you’ve having fun too!
Here’s the photo I gave you for poem-writing this week followed by my poem for this photo:
“Pals”
Poem by Angel Sammy Kimmell ©October 7, 2020
Birds of a feather we may not be
But we can still be pals – you and me
We both have the need for food and shelter
No roaming the streets living helter skelter
We found forever homes where love prevails
Smooth sailing through our lives with wind in our sails.
We may not have come from the same gene pool
But in our lives with our humans we know love rules
When we need a friend or a pal we know where to go
Our friendship is real – it’s not “just for show”!
Life can be tough for human guys and gals
But in the animal world cats and dogs can be pals!
I know lots of families who have cats and dogs (and birds and fish and guinea pigs and – well you get the picture!) and everyone gets along just fine. The cat and dog in this photo seem to have a special relationship. I know that as an “only cat” in my house for almost 18 years it probably would have been tough to introduce another cat or a dog into the house. I was very used to ruling my roost! But I think I would have tried to make friends – after all, we ALL need a friend. My Mom and Dad were always there for me – like they are for Teddy now – but I think maybe another animal to “talk” to, snuggle with, grow up with – would also be very cool.
Now I have another photo for you for next Thursday when we get together – so you have a whole week to write a poem for this photo – easy peasy huh?
Cool little dude huh? Will make for a fun poem I think. So start thinking about how this photo makes you feel – or what you see in the photo – that’s poetic material you know!
Meanwhile, stay safe as you can……………stay home if you can…………..The Angels are watching and helping as much as we can but it’s up to YOU to do the right thing……………….
See you next Thursday Poetry Fans! Love, Angel Sammy
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Thank you Angel Sammy……………………we’ll look forward to seeing you again next Thursday………………….
They do say fall colours are going to be good this year. Delighted about that and want to see lots of photos!
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you can be 2 peas in da same pot ;o) and humans can learn a lot from us animals… we know how to keep peace …
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That is a very sweet poem about friendship, Angel Sammy. I used to have an inflatable almost identical to that when I was a toddler!
I am thankful that I had a phone call for my op at last! Email to follow.
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Oh that’s wonderful Jackie! I’ll look for your email………. 🙂
Hugs, Pam
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I’m very glad that I have cat pals. One of the cats wasn’t very pleased about me arriving at first, but we became great friends after a few months. The bipeds made sure he could always get away from me until I learnt how to treat cats with respect. The other cat was still a kitten and thought I was a new toy for him! 😀
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Kittens adjust to a new doggy in the family more easily than a cat who is used to being the “Queen or King” of the house! I know that works the other way around too with dogs who get a new kitten in the home. It takes time but once everyone realizes there’s plenty of love, attention (and food!) to go around things get GREAT!
Hugs, Teddy
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O, Angel Sammy, that was a wonderful poem. You always make it so special that we’re in aww all the time💗Granny always had a doggie and a kitty, and she was taking care of the kitty always…also of the twofeet baby, that was really sweet. When we started to do the poem, it was a remembrance poem, but that made Granny very emotional, so we did another one for you. Pawkisses for a Happy Thursday to all of you🐾😽💞
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We were on the same page with our poems AND titles today! Great poem as always, and the pic for next week is SO cute! Here’s the link to my blog post today: https://thesedaysofmine.com/2020/10/08/poetic-thursday-pals/
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YEs we had the same title and “flavor” for our poems today. It’s such a sweet photo and so is next week’s!
Hugs, Pam
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Wonderful poem. 68 today. Have a great day.
Sue
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You too Miss Sue!
Hugs, Teddy
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Hope you have some lovely fall color. The picture this week is totally squee worthy. Love your poem… wonderful words about friendship, Angel Sammy!
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Hello Miss Pix! There are a whole lot of great poems this week and everyone pretty much “saw” what Angel Sammy “saw” about friendships. It’s a sweet photo and so is next week’s! I bet it’s another “banner poetry day” too!
Hugs, and GOOD MORNING!
The Boopster
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So glad for good health and a pretty autumn. Excellent poem, we have had dogs and cats that were friends in our house, too, so it does happen.
My silly poems are over here.
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What an adorable poem!!! We love it! Thanks for being one of our weekly poetry writers – you have so many things that you do for posts on Thursday we’re just happy our Poetic Thursday is one of them!!!!
Hugs, Teddy
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Angel Sammy, you always and ever do just the perfect poem for us. I was thinking too that you and I would be alike in that I too am used to ruling the roost– and unless someone came in with me the same time I arrived home…I probably would not be as welcoming as mom would like me to be if she introduced me to another cat. XX You know how we can be.
Katie Isabella
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Oh yes indeed……….we’ve had our Moms 24/7 all to ourselves (when they’re home of course!) and I have my Dad and you have your human brothers as well………..we like things JUST THE WAY THEY ARE. I am curious about other visiting cats and I sort of take care of them by letting Mom know when someone is at the front door needing a handout……but if they came in MY house? Well – not so sure I’d be calm, cool, and collected!!! I’m glad you like the poem Angel Sammy did too – he picked a cute one for next week too.
Hugs, Teddy
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It’s always nice to see the fall colors. I have a lot of trees in the neighborhood and they’re so pretty when they change. Cute poem Angel Sammy.
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It’s starting to get very pretty here with all the usual Fall colors in the maples and oaks……..Fall is arriving slowly and that gives the leaves a chance to “do their thing” before going brown and falling off!!
Hugs, Teddy
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Angel Sammy’s poems are the best. Next week’s photos are adorable. I agree Teddy, staying healthy is something to be thankful for. XO
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These days if we’re healthy it makes all the rest of these weird times way BETTER!
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Super poem! No leaves here unless you count the ones falling off the Plumeria trees and they aren’t pretty at all.
The Florida Furkids
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There are times during the day when the leaves fall like rain………it’s beautiful!
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Good health is always the best Teddy, especially when everyone gets in on the game. That was a super sweet Pals poems too. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Brian thanks for hosting this Hop because it makes us all focus on what’s important – being thankful!
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Dear Angel Sammy standing ovation for ever single line. You like Angel Madi were an only so I know what you mean. Next week’s photo is too funny.
here is my poem for today
http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com
Hugs Cecilia
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Thank you for being our poetic partner Miss Cecilia! We think next week’s photo is a CUTIE!
Hugs, Teddy
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We agree with you, T. It does pay to follow the rules and give ourselves the best odds to stay well. We are a little sad and VERY annoyed at the people who try to buck the system. They make it worse for themselves and make it last longer for the rest of us. Blerg!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Yep – some people just refuse to believe that it helps to take precautions (or those who don’t think it’s something to even worry about!). Crazy – we will continue to do what is recommended by the HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – not those who think they know everything ! 😉
Love, Teddy
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We’re thankful your well. Our son and DIL are much better now. Mike is still a little week at times.
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The trees around here and in our yard are beautiful colors. We took a drive to spearfish canyon this week. We had to eat our lunch at Arby’s but what better way to celebrate our 49th anniversary! ☀️🥰
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You’re right – it doesn’t matter how you celebrate as long as you’re with the one you love! Happy 49th!
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So happy to hear your son and DIL are better………such a scary thing to go through!
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We are really thankful when our friends are happy and healthy Teddy and we sure know you are one good friend. Great photo and poem Sammy. We never had any woofies in our house but Angels Ming and Peep did and they said they got along great. Well except that time Spunky stuck his nose into Peeps kittens box and she boxed him out the door. MOL
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HAHAHAHA…..that would have been funny to see!
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We are always, not only on Thursdays (!) THANKFUL
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Same here………always thankful – very lucky even through tough times!
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Someone looks ticked their parents didn’t spring for the rainbow unicorn floatie…
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Cheapskate parents……………….. 🙂 The rainbow unicorn was a buck more!
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What a sweet poem, Angel Sammy!
Love Rules!!
Love Wins!!
Minko was pretty close with MJF, and when MJF was a puppy, Toki decided to befriend him as soon as he could…and they were besties for a number of years. (Toki climbed on top of MJF, and was much larger at first, he must have felt we brought him a new heated pillow, MOL, MOL!!)
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Furabuuss poe-em ‘angel’ Sammy! You rite so well….
An mee iss thanxfull mee cuud stop LadyMew havin a Seezure last nite! Mee BellaDharma! Can you beeleeve it Teddy?? Mee iss doin guud at beein a ‘Purry-medic’…..
Mee iss thanxfull to HAVE a home with LadyMew an bee loved too!
An mee iss thanxfull to have so many frendss on THE bloggiess too!
***purrss*** BellaDharma
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It’s a good thing that you are taking care of your LadyMew…..you keep her calm when she’s having problems!
Hugs, Teddy
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Mee did mee best Teddy an Miss Pam!! Poor LadyMew was so upset…seein our frend taken away inn handcuffss was too much fore her.
Mee stayss close toLadyMew now…. 😉
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YIkes!
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Mee-yow YIKESS iss rite Teddy. Police tooked our frendn to EMERG fore assmah an hee iss safe an not inn holdin cell….thanxfullee!
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Yay to being healthy! I love that poem too.
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Thanks – if we just try we can ALL get along!
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That is a very nice poem, Angel Sammy.
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What a great poem…to go with such a cute picture.
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Sweet photo – reminds me that if we just TRY we can ALL get along! 🙂
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Wonderful poem Angel Sammy. Love that little baby in the floatie too!
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The baby looks pretty darn happy doesn’t he!
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We’re so glad you’re all safe and healthy, Teddy, and we’re glad that it’s autumn! And what a sweet and beautiful poem, Angel Sammy! I love that my kitties and pup get along, and it always makes my heart happy to see cats and dogs who are friends. Next week’s photo is going to be yet another fun one to work with. Purrs!
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Pups and Kittens can totally get along…….especially the youngsters!
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We are really embarrassed due to our mom being so far behind in commenting. Sammy, your poem is truly inspired. Mom cannot understand how as one species humans cannot seem to get along when most animals seem to have it figured out, even when they are quite different. Teddy, we really liked your arty photo at the end. Love to both of you sweet ginger boys and your mom and dad. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Please don’t worry about commenting on our posts – truly – we feel the days slipping by and are barely aware of routines like checking blog posts and even checking the calendar for things that we’re SUPPOSED to be doing! It’s a troubled time. We totally understand. Glad you liked our poem last week though!
Hugs, Teddy
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