After four years of disappearing, my twin cats adopted me.
During the novel corona pandemic, they shadow me,
sit near and touch me as if they waited for my need to peak,
as if uninterrupted presence can be rewarded in kind,
in kindness. So I set this reminder: Show up, stay there,
be kind—break all the rules of introversion, throw away
the bungling clown persona you invented for public
appearances, grow into dignity. See others' dignity, too.
Posted at earthweal's weekly challenge: MESSAGES FROM THE WILD
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"Grow into dignity. See others' dignity too." Wonderful. I love this, and love your cats' trust and devotion. You waited so patiently for them. They must love perching on that cat tower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem Susan. We can learn much from the creatures.
ReplyDeleteI suppose I am not ready to break those rules... but it is always good to be kind ~
ReplyDeleteI love your rules and how animals have so much to share and teach us. Nice to read you Susan.
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