Diva (little cat feet)
Cats change the landscape of plans.
When orphaned Diva poked her head
out of hiding, a loving thread
filtered from her heart to ours.
She sniffs shoes, jumps at
her own shadow, eats bread crumbs
off the kitchen floor. She defies
gravity, leaping from carpet
to couch back with ease at 11 years.
She salts us with the reality that
we are parents again.
Her soft breath, her purr,
sends me into blissout mode.
We all sense the sea change
and we love it.
© 2013 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
For The Sunday Whirl (see Wordle HERE); also in the margins at Poets United and Imaginary Garden With Real Toads. We adopted Diva this week, and she’s a vocal little old girl whose “daddy” died suddenly… she’s grieving, plus she was scared by two of the man’s daughter’s more aggressive cats. Still a bit hand shy, she will climb up on my lap (when she’s ready) and purr… sounds of the heart. Peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
jacquelinecaseypoetry
Just loving your cat in the wordle.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, and you know, she is a love! Coming your way now… Peace, Amy
kaykuala
Kittens or cats generally can be mesmerizing. Their purring softens the heart! One can never be alone. But cats besides chickens are the most difficult to train. Good as a companion but not to ‘deliver’ ‘papers or slippers! Great take Amelita!
Hank
Sharp Little Pencil
Good thing I only read the paper for free at the cafe… and walk around barefoot! She is trained to… come when I yell “Foodies!” But she voluntarily sits on my lap and gives me lovin, rubbing my face. She also has a rather awkward fascination with my breasts; she sort of plumps them like they’re going to give her something. I tried to tell her it’s the Sahara in there, but she’s tenacious, ha ha. Thx, Hank! Amelita
oldegg
She will work you out in no time and soon will be ruler of the roost. Her eyes are stunning.
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, she’s already got us both trained! Glad it’s not the other way around, right? Herding cats, impossible. Herding CAT, equally impossible! Haha. Amy
Roger Green
need to write about the dumb thing my cat did
Sharp Little Pencil
Can’t wait. Oh, your cat did something DUMB? How uncharacteristic! (uh huh) Amy
GILLENA COX
and i do so luv this light refreshing response to wordle 120
much love…
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks so much for commenting, Gillena! Now I have a chance to visit your blog… ! Amy
Mary
Nothing like ‘new life’ in one’s midst to change one’s landscape. A very lucky (and beautiful) cat!
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, Mary, I knew you’d get this one. It’s true… so much of missing Riley, we needed some new life in the house, someone to care for, who’s 100% pure love. Thanks, Amy
brenda w
This is wonderful, Amy, Thank you for taking Diva in…it sounds like she landed in the right place. You are building good karma, too. Love it.
Sharp Little Pencil
I think she’s also building good karma… I told her temp. owner we would only take her if she liked US. Not because she’s pretty, etc., but because she had the heart to love us back and accept us, that’s why she’s here. And yes, a jazz singer getting a cat named ‘Diva’ is definitely fate! Coming to your blog now, and thanks for the Wordle, Amy
McGuffy Ann
I am glad she has you. There is nothing more comforting than a cat’s purr…
Sharp Little Pencil
McGuffy, as I told Brenda, it was all about her wanting us that made the final decision. She’s on my lap now, loves the other purr of the computer! Thanks so much, and I’m coming to your blog now! Amy
McGuffy Ann
Cats always choose their owner. It is their nature, and one thing I love about them. Dogs are different, but I love them for their ways.
Sharp Little Pencil
Well, McG, she’s been with us a week now and has decided to keep us! It’s true, they have a very different nature from dogs, but I love both for who and what they are. And I’m a sucker for a shelter cat… don’t care for “breeds.” Inbred and sickly, often… Amy
Sara v
Awww–love those little cat feet–especially purring in your lap. She has beautiful eyes and a sweet poem to go with her. Thank you for the smile today 🙂
Sharp Little Pencil
Sara, I knew you would like this one! Had to put Sandburg in the title…
She’s on my lap now. She likes hearing Sadie, my computer, purring too. coming to see you now! Amy xo
clarioretenebris
Makes me purr reading this! ✒Cyn
Sharp Little Pencil
That’s your inner kitty speaking! We all have an inner animal… mine is a cocker spaniel… Coming to your blog again now! Amy
Sherry Blue Sky
Bless you for giving her a home. She will settle in. Poor girl.
Sharp Little Pencil
She’s already on my lap craving “chinny chins,” those scratches under the jawline. Do you think adding catnip to the laundry helped? (Just kidding, but I did catnip her old toys so she’d recognize them as hers here… so much for her to get used to, including us!) She is some cat for 11, let me tell you. Jumps like nobody’s business if you put a cat treat up her “cat tree.”
Lindy Lee
Kitty adds spice to life; nice poem to describe…
Sharp Little Pencil
Spice specifically, catnip! Thanks, Lindy, Amy
Laurie Kazmierczak
Lovely…recently lost my cat Tess; my blogging can be found : http://lauriekazmierczak.com/k-short-for-im-ok/
Sharp Little Pencil
Laurie, I’m so sorry about your loss of Tess. I will come over, and bless you for leaving me a specific URL! Amy
vandana
Love is one language which is understood by one and all and even by animals:)
Sharp Little Pencil
Agreed. If only she could read my mind about not climbing on the dining room table… 🙂 Amy
Sara McNulty
Wonderful, Amy. Tried to do a ‘like’ also, but I don’t seem to be showing up. Well, you know who I am, anyway.
Sharp Little Pencil
Yeah, I’ve had your number for a long while, Sara!! Thanks so much. I know people are always suckers for their animal friends, but this old girl has come to us late in life, and we are hopeful we’ll know her a long while. Coming to see you now! Amy