You’re a fat cat hiding
But you can’t really hide
Your belly is sticking out
Of the box on either side
Climbing up on the shelf
With the picture as your screen
Your paw hanging over the edge
So you can still be seen
Let’s play this game longer
I know you want to dash outside
But everyone is watching
Everyone knows where you hide

15th Aug 2024 – Submitted to What’s Going On – dogs and cats
Gratitude Journal
I am so happy and grateful that we could take Tigger to the vet today. He’s been a little subdued and not eating much and due to his condition, we erred on the side of caution. He’ll be there for a few days.
Sometimes my mood changes suddenly and I just cancel everything. The last few days I’ve been tired and was looking forward to a lazy long weekend, which it has been in general but I had committed to teaching online for Ellen on these days off and I just feel like my brain isn’t in the right place.
It’s weird but when I get up early and go to school I end up with more energy to do more things. I find if I have a relaxed morning, I really struggle to motivate myself.
So, with a tired weakness, I cancelled my lessons for today and for Wednesday, which is also a holiday. On Tuesday I have to go to work and should be ok to do the extra classes after school. I should try not to get stuck like this and work myself up to being ready to go whenever asked of me.
Sometimes, I think my life is too easy. Sometimes I feel like I need pain and stress to work, to appreciate living. I can relax but why can’t I relax correctly! My brain….

I hope Tigger will respond well to treatment and be home soon. Usually, we just link one poem per person to a prompt, but I am such an animal person, will allow two this time. Smiles.
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Thank you. Appreciated. I’ve enjoyed reading the other pet writing too.
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Sorry to hear Tigger is not doing well. Hopefully, he will be home soon.
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Tigger is still going strong. He’s 14 now.
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Playing hide and seek in rhythm and words it seems. Love this. I hope Tigger comes home soon.
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
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All good thoughts for Tigger… your love shines through this delightFULL poem .
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Thanks for reading and commenting. Appreciated. 🙏
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