Parachute Aug. 2008
Nine lives, so they say
Has each cat in its day
I don’t know if that’s true
But listen up, what think you?
Found this storm-lashed wee babe
She’d been blown off a roof
Was it sad irony? Or was she
Living proof?
For, eight stories she fell
But had one left to tell
I will let it unfold
As to me it was told…
In storm gutter, lay trapped
Broken;
Gently I wrapped
This small bundle of fur
With the fragmented purr
Frightened eyes, paralysed
Staring out, taking in;
The world of the orphan
Deprived of her kin
And I, of no fixed abode
Of those days,
And the ways
Of my life on the road…
Just a floor and a mattress
Were all that we shared
For the wanderer, no comfort
Is squandered nor spared
But a friend is a gift
And one so cute
Earned my love and respect
And the name
Parachute!
But in time, love’s needs
Would surely dictate
Where her road and mine
Would separate
Nocturnal journeys
The call of the wild
Natures’ need for a mother
To be reconciled
With her own
Now she’d grown, instinct over ruled
The ways of nature
Are not easily fooled
She slew away
‘Neath a midnite moon
A tomcat lover
Would find her soon
And perchance a babe born
Strong and resolute
To fulfil the ninth life
Of my friend,
Parachute
Copyright John Scott 2008
Author notes
BG courtesy of Noir mariposa...X
Special thanks
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a heart felt story hun for i love animals they touch mu soul in many ways for they trust undying and love so much .. this is a heartfelt piece.. so glad this little one was saved by grace.. thank you hun for sharing this encouraging piece for this has touched me deeply .. hugs always sweet one Angel♥
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You know I grew up with dogs, my folks bred bulldogs so there were never any cats around our place...
It was only in later life I became fond of cats, this was I think where it all started...ever since, I have had a few other felines that have kept me company and raised a few smiles! I'll write about them all in time!
Thank you Angel for reading and the special comment!
John
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I have a dog 3 cats and my rooster died he was my baby.. you have a good heart my sweet one Hugs always ♥♥
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I guess my big love was pigeons, since a kid yeah I've thought about that y'know cause I don't like to see a bird in a cage, pigeons you let them out every morning and thy come home when it suits them...lol cat's are kinda like that too aren't they?
Come to think of it I'm a bit like that myself lol
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Oh so cute
As an animal lover and adoring cats, I love this. If that cat could have talked I am sure she would have thanked her saviour who helped her gain composure to carry on. Living a hard life can sometimes bring unexpected pleasures that no amount of money can buy. D xx
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I think cats are a lot tougher than we make them out to be...lol
Thanks for your comment!
John
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Alive, so Alive
Absolutely engaging. You write so, so well my friend. A story that warms the heart and puts the moment to the test. Life on the edge, lived hard yet with the tenderness of a new spring day. crystallady
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Hello crystallady...
thanks for the nice words I appreciate them!
life on the edge you say...that made me smile!
John
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wow, I'm thinking about naming my cat parachute. great stanzas guy! the poem is very inspiring.
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Glad you liked it, I had a cat called Submarine once but that's another story lol...
thanks for reading
John
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I love the name parachute ^.^ great poem I really enjoyed it
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Thank you Leah!
for your kind comment, sorry I took so long to reply, habve been a bit hung up just lately
take care
John
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Simply breath-taking!Your writing leaves me with a hunger to strive to better my own to at least try and reach this level of greatness!I want to know your secrets and get in that head of yours!Love the BG too!
Your poem has touched me for I have done volunteer work with animals and have seen life's cruelty and neglect firsthand and it is indeed a sad sight to behold....the orphaned baby with no one to care for it and with no place to call it's own and only the noise of daily life to try and block out thoughts of fear and even that would make things worse.Sometimes we try as living beings to avoid our pain with BG noise to keep our demons and worries at bay,and since I know for a fact that animals are every bit as emotional as people are and can get depressed this has truly connected with my spirit and my kitty kin would love you if they knew your kind heart and nice warm embrace!Carry On Teaching People The Way With Your Words!-Blessed Be
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Saved this till last...
Ironic ain't it, you got me first on your list...oh well, cosmic connections are well known...some folks think and feel the same way about life and its sometimes issues
Y'know, I spent two years over in Cape Town as a volunteer worker, looking after homeless men; alcohol and substance abuse victims...I've paid my dues, been there y'know, ain't proud of a lot of things I've done...never mind, I done them anyway, maybe it was life's way of priming me for a role I had to fulfill...you can't help people unless you've been in thier shoes, that may not be too acurate, but I think that some folks are trained in the school of hard knocks...
I perceive you as a practical and balanced soul; not afraid to speak your mind, that's cool
I am the same way, but although we may speak, and understand the same language, we are diametricaly opposed
and that is cool...polarity keeps the world in check, though apart, still neck to neck
It's all about balance, no good walking a tightrope unless you got a safety net
takes two to tango
and I dare say,
it takes two
to walk a tightrope
For
the one who's trying to fly
and the one who's waiting with open arms
to catch the other
should they fall...
That's all
Where did you come from?
who can say?
I'm just glad
that you passed this way
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Hey! here's something for your
kitty cats...
It's called "Cat with no name"
Look it up when ya get a chance
I always had a certain fondness
for lil' pussy's
They have a mystical aura
about them
Stay cool
John
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John,
You let the cat out of the bag and right into my hat on this one brother.
The cradle that once held it came into your life and now mine was given a silver spoon so we can both laugh at the man in the moon.
Such joy sweet mystery brings....
such grand respect to an old friend....
Love it my brother.
Keep on pushin,
straight ahead,
Liam
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Hey Liam...
sprinkle a little sand in your hat, and go and buy yourself a new one...lol
thanks for takin care of him brother!
and for coming round
Walk good bro
John
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the parachute, the stroy block are almost telling me that this is spiritual. It has a haunting feel of well being returning to say everything is fine. , well done.
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It's got a spiritual side...
I guess evrything in life when you really think about it, has a spiritual side, I appreciate your comments very much
Thank you
John
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A GREAT POEM FOR AN AWESOME CAT LOVE IT THIS IS SO GOOD MY LITTLE SON LOVES IT TOO
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So glad you liked it...
and your little boy too!
Thanks for the kind response
John
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A wonderful write.
You chose a great name for the cat!!
They certainly have minds and wills of their own.
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Yes they sure do!
I've had a few cats in my time...they're not like dogs, they're wanderers, nocturnal mystical creatures...I kinda relate to that somehow...one day I'll tell ya the story of "Submarine"...
Thanks for reading
John
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John
Man I must say this poem did hold me. It took me back to my days as a kid and a cat we had called ' The Bum' he roamed the streets and came and went as he pleased. We moved and about 2 months later he should up though we were a few miles away. Cats, yes nine lives for sure. Excellent write.
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Yep...
Sure are strange creatures!
difference between a cat and a dog...
Dog goes: "hey! these humans, they treat us so well, feed us, give us a home, and love us...they must be Gods!"
Cat goes: "Hey! these humans, they treat us so well, feed us, give us a home, and love us...we must be Gods!"
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I think it is so sweet that you rescued that little kitty. Very, very sweet. I rescued a bird yesterday. It hit my window so I went outside and picked it up and brought it in the house. It just sat on my finger with its beak open. Poor thing was just stunned. It was ready to fly again in about 20 minutes. Pam
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My thanks to you friend
for your response always so encouraging
enjoy your day! John
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Thank you Pam
for your kind response I'm always so greatful to you, good luck to your lil' birdy! John
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Aww...
A touching story; enjoyable to read. I too had a wonderful cat so I can completely empathize. Another great write!
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oops...
Above reply was addressed to you don't know why it popped up where it did,
never mind I'll just say thanks again 
John
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Heehee... You are quite welcome
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