When Electra and I first saw this poem we both had the same idea. It seemed like the perfect vehicle to welcome Narvik, foresterbob’s new kitty, to the PWB Peeps. Now, we don’t think Narvik was a stray, but we know that Noble Fur was. This is Electra’s and the frog’s attempt to honor Noble Fur and welcome little Narvik.
Stray Cat By Francis Witham
Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth, and food
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny.
While he, with purr and velvet paw
Became within my house the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.
He ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh Cat,
I’d willingly relive all that
Because you come forlorn and thin
Well...don’t just stand there...Come on in!
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A word from Electra
Narvik, we know you’re not ‘forlorn and thin’ — that’s just the poet talking. We also know that while Noble Fur was a proud cat (and rightly so), he was not arrogant. And he never ‘claimed’ the middle of the bed. I don’t know if he ever scratched any furniture, but you shouldn’t. We know that you’ll have lots of exciting adventures with foresterbob. Take care of him, he’s a good human.
On behalf of the Peeps and their critters, a hearty welcome aboard!
This is an open thread
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