One stormy night

  The day had turned into night. There was a storm coming. I could hear that loud noise in the sky. I knew what was coming next. The water will fall. Now I have been threw a lot of storms since you left me out here. Tonight was different. I was offered a nice warm place to stay.

This lovely man said what are you doing out this storm? I will take you in just for the night. He gave me something to eat and drink. He let me sleep on the bed. At first, I didn’t want to get too close, so I slept at the end of the bed. The ball was in the sky. The storm had passed. Out I went. For some reason, I kept thinking about that lovely place and wishing I could return. Then one night, I was out walking. I see him again. He says hey kitty, sleep inside tonight. I was confused. It’s not stormy. Was he out here looking for me?

He says no one can no you here, so if you see anyone hide. I have been hiding and running for three years, so that was no problem. Still totally confused about why I am here—not going to complain about the excellent food, a nice cool place to stay. This time I slept a little closer. Just like before, the morning came, and out I went. This time I didn’t roam very far just in case, he wanted me back. This felt different than anyone else who has let me in. He didn’t try to keep me. He made sure I was taken care of and let me go.

Every few nights, he would find me again and take me in. I am still confused about what to think. He never leaves food or water for me. I am not going to complain. I get out of the heat and get food, and he gives me lovely kisses. He talks to me and never tries to keep me. It seems like a perfect situation. Good things never last so going to make the most of it.

One night he came out for me. I, of course, never went too far in case he came for me. Duplicate all the other nights. Now oddly, at this point, I would usually be looking for a way out. Not this time. Maybe because he didn’t care if I left or stayed. Morning came, but this time, he said you could stay and hang with him today. Loung around all-day and not deal with the heat and search for food. Sounds great! Night came, and now I wanted out! I wanted to make sure I could still get out. He said ok kitty you can go see you soon.

Not sure how long it was, but it had been a while, and he had not come to get me. I was sad. I figured he decided not to break his rules of no kitties. Then one night, I showed up and just sat there. He came out and said come on in, kitty. He told me he had been busy. I was just happy to sleep in a bed tonight!

I have been able to hang inside all day a few times and many nights and still confused about where I belong. I’m pretty sure if I went away, he would not look for me. I’m not sure if he would even miss me. For right now, I have a safe place from storms……..

What kind of cat?

What kind of cat do you want to be? You want to be that cat that sits inside and looks at all the crazy things outside? Do you want to be out chasing all the crazy things? I always thought I wanted to be the cat inside looking at all the crazy. Somehow I got out. Once I started chasing all the crazy stuff. I couldn’t stop! I’ve been out here so long I have forgotten what inside looks like. How it feels just to sit and watch.

I am so tired of chasing things. I see all these cats looking at me threw the widows. I wonder, are they jealous? Well, I am jealous of them. I want to be inside looking out. I want a nice safe place to stay. I’m tired of chasing and running and looking for stuff. I want to be inside, safe from all the crazy. I want someone to bring me food. I want someone to cuddle me at night. I wonder if these cats inside even understand how good they have it. Then you have the perfect cat. The ones that go out and chase all day but have to go back in and get all the inside benefits. They get the best of both worlds.

I was not that lucky to get that life. I was blessed with the energy of struggles. I was always chasing and running from what I had no idea anymore. I hang out with all the Kitty’s that all go home at the end of the day. They stay and play and chase with me. Then they all leave. Until the next day, they will be back. They have no idea how good they have it.

Will you be that cat that travels threw this life alone? Will you be that cat who has someone forever? I’m getting old being out here alone. Chasing gets more challenging every day. So, before you answer, what kind of cat do you want to be? Remember, it could be forever…..

Bye, Kitty

His bags are packed. His car is full. The house is empty. He picks me up and says, “Sorry kitty, I gotta go. I don’t why I have to go. I just do.” He said, “Don’t worry, I have someone who is going to take you.” I was sad, and I just meowed as to say, “No! Please stay! We just found each other. We had so much fun together.”

He took me to this other guy. I was like, “I just want you!” He said, “I am sorry. I have to go. You can’t come with me. It’s not time for you to go. You won’t like the other kitties there.” I was so mad at him. Why did you even find me that day? Why didn’t you just leave me be? You gave me love, and food, and a house, then you just drop me off with some guy? I sat by the door every day waiting for you come back.

You never returned. Days tuned into months, and months turned into years. I had gotten to really love this guy who took me in. I realized that if you hadn’t found me that day. If you didn’t help me love again. I might have never know that is was possible. For that, I was always thankful. This nice man took in my two cats. They said they wanted to spend time with me, because I was getting old. I think they just wanted a nice place, with food.

One night I was sleeping on my guys bed. I heard a voice that seemed like I heard it before. I know I have gotten old; just getting off this bed is a chore. I manage to get myself off, and check out the voice. OMG! It was the guy! The guy who left me. He called me over, picked me up, and I gave him some kisses. Then he put me down and I ran back to my guy. He said, “Don’t worry kitty, I won’t take you. I just came to see you one last time. I am glad you are happy, kitty. That’s all I ever really wanted.”

I was a little confused; I was happy with him. He was the one that wasn’t happy where he was. Thanks to him, I found this great house and great food. I never had to be lonely or scared, even though I was really sad when he left. I remember feeling like it must be me.

Then I remember I have this other guy to take care of me. He said, “No worries, kitty. If I leave you, come with me. I would never, ever leave you lost and scared.”