Not a sharp, cruel claw,
Silken paw, gentle and loving
Unconditional, uncomplicated
Tender persuasion
A soft touch, a warm caress,
Stills a troubled heart
Empathetic calm when chaos rules
Soothing feline lullaby
Whispered in the dark
Do unto others
Bringing peace amidst discord
A hushed tranquility
Sharing in other’s suffering
With sympathy and compassion
Do no further harm
Playful and fierce, wild spirit
Reaching out when there’s need
Sometimes shy, often bold and insistent
Loyal companion, if only a short while
Filling a hole in my heart
Joy covered in fur
Life is better for being owned by a cat
I’m grateful for:
- Being owned by a cat
- My warm, furry neck muff
- Cats practicing Buddhism
Thin spiral notebook 
That is sweet
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I had no idea cats practice Buddhism! 🙂
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Cats are very spiritual, zen creatures.
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Some of my most peaceful moments have been curled up in bed with Sugar, my white cat, holding her paw. She seems to like the connection too.
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I could easily substitute feline for canine, as Maggie snuggles into me, her soft velvety head resting on my knee as I stroke away the tensions of the working day.
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I believe having, and loving, any pet can extend our lives, and improve the quality of our lives.
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Oh yes indeed, most definitely.
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So. I am not a cat person but this is the kind of writing that could change my heart. I love thinking of them stilling the chaos.
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I cannot emphasize enough what having a cat has done to help my son. If ever there was a service animal, his cat have been just that. When he is in full anxiety state, having Issy there to help calm him has been as good as any medication.
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That is the best endorsement of all time. So glad that kitty brings so much healing. (John is slightly allergic to cat hair and so is Gio, not full blown attacks but red eyes and scratchy throats…Fenton , our German Shepherd, will have to do. 🙂 )
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My little Lab Asta has been so healing for me too. She is my constant companion, and is a great snuggler.
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