tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post374064640449315822..comments2024-03-28T15:21:44.806-04:00Comments on Susan's Poetry: Of Cats and Mice and Other Food for ThoughtSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-1869136036701563872016-08-16T19:19:48.698-04:002016-08-16T19:19:48.698-04:00Well said, Susan! Pets are really part of our fami...Well said, Susan! Pets are really part of our family and they give so much back of the love we lavish on them.<br />Though I am a dog person myself, I enjoyed reading this!Intellibloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262938291462934103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-42072675142154405572016-08-11T08:35:47.483-04:002016-08-11T08:35:47.483-04:00Oh, I would love to see a book of cat-written poem...Oh, I would love to see a book of cat-written poems!! Interesting piece, Susan. Enjoyed reading :)Panchalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832164041967778122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-80945715489886716422016-08-11T01:57:16.182-04:002016-08-11T01:57:16.182-04:00Meow, meow... Purr, purr, purr... <3 Too cute!Meow, meow... Purr, purr, purr... <3 Too cute! Mariahttp://mariawenttotown15.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-43431317334348004072016-08-11T01:56:34.437-04:002016-08-11T01:56:34.437-04:00sooo love this. arn't cats so cute, they would...sooo love this. arn't cats so cute, they would write slinky poetry i think.:))Jasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437907985252465564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-25337266007035448012016-08-10T23:55:46.978-04:002016-08-10T23:55:46.978-04:00Whatever they said I am sure they would say it pur...Whatever they said I am sure they would say it purrfectly.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-77215570777259535332016-08-10T23:51:31.073-04:002016-08-10T23:51:31.073-04:00It is wonderful how we can love their playful inno...It is wonderful how we can love their playful innocence and turn a blind eye to other facets of their natures. I had to do that with Pup - he had that wild streak that kept me on edge when small animals were around....but he also wandered around with great big stuffed animals in his mouth, blowing his cover completely. LOL.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-85017302904944052352016-08-10T22:42:02.322-04:002016-08-10T22:42:02.322-04:00"Oh, but I am innocent—never kill,
rarely rea..."Oh, but I am innocent—never kill,<br />rarely read the old testament, credit <br />my sources, and buy where everyone<br />else shops, blissfully ignorant of harm." this is my favorite portion..."murderous instinct", "such longing for holy actions", "hunger for con-quest" really speak much about life with humor...and o my the last line is stellar Susan...soooo enjoyed this poem...Thank you...<br />Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-11230315174780028612016-08-10T20:38:24.499-04:002016-08-10T20:38:24.499-04:00You really know cats, Susan, and have learned much...You really know cats, Susan, and have learned much from them. I wonder what their poetry would be like too and wonder if 'meow' has multiple meanings!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-35783305317746743752016-08-10T16:52:31.602-04:002016-08-10T16:52:31.602-04:00Extremely clever reflection. Thank you for thisExtremely clever reflection. Thank you for thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-69679145818002670942016-08-10T15:06:45.758-04:002016-08-10T15:06:45.758-04:00Certainly captured the character of a cat, and the...Certainly captured the character of a cat, and then cleverly set it with contrast against psalms. Love the progression from mouse, to cat, to I. Did enjoy reading this SusanJulianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781106976505685053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-56632060446931210002016-08-10T12:50:10.562-04:002016-08-10T12:50:10.562-04:00I think they would say thank you - but that's ...I think they would say thank you - but that's a simplistic response to your poem which i know means so much more - and yet perhaps the very essence of life is for all beings to be able to experience safety, warmth and nourishment..and of course full-body baths and playing with string help too Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-90009494142190821242016-08-10T11:46:07.133-04:002016-08-10T11:46:07.133-04:00Oh I LOVE this especially the lines "Biblical...Oh I LOVE this especially the lines "Biblical psalms, reveal such longing for holy actions of life and death within the joyous song and dance in praise of God’s all-knowing vision and justice" left me in a sort of daze. Beautifully executed.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SanaaSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-47292756736113481532016-08-10T11:23:18.337-04:002016-08-10T11:23:18.337-04:00I like the parallels in the two voices - non judge...I like the parallels in the two voices - non judgemental indeedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-47118401574059425872016-08-10T11:07:33.880-04:002016-08-10T11:07:33.880-04:00Susan the serious ponderings, of old and new, is n...Susan the serious ponderings, of old and new, is nicely sweetened, with the wit of your end line. An absolutely marvellous read from start to finish<br /><br />much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.com