My home/household consists of six beings: 2 humans, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. We recently had to adjust our sleeping arrangements, as one of the cats is sick and could be injured if he mingles with other animals. This poem, about this morning, is my attempt to write a rhythmic rhyming poem in a form called a ‘Nove Otto’ in response to Jane Dougherty Poetry Challenge #23: Nove Otto.
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Crusty morning, frost all around
Chilling a home, not just the ground
Tabby rests, a king on our bed
He’s on meds and needs a safe space
where Mae, Pop, and Bud can’t give chase–
We five crammed on a couch instead
Tangled stiff is no way to wake
Not enough room for goodness sake
Yet sun melts pain and frost is shed.
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Awww–hope your kitty is feeling better soon!
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Thanks..he is progressing ..almost rambunctious at points 🙂
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Oh good!
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Snuggle up warm and hope all’s well soon 🙂
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There are signs of progress 🙂
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I hope Tabby’s on the mend 😊
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Thanks… So far so good.. he is gaining strength.
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Interesting poem Janice, A lot of imagery I can see that cat !!!
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Thank you Denis. He’s a handsome orange fellow.
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I have had 3 gingers in my life, very independent characters and not tolerant of too much attention. Great cats. You will have to share a haiku / image of him Janice.
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Yes Oz is an independent character but lately he has become more cuddly since not feeling well and of course having to be kept separate from the other animals he is very eager for visits (while generally he is the most aloof family member). . .
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Sounds just like my former Nutmeg.
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Hope your cat is on the mend, and you are getting enough sleep!!
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