Mildred the Cat - miffed about my mom's poetry

United States
February 18, 2018 9:50am CST
Hi everybody. It's Mildred the Cat. I hope everybody is doing well and not feeling hurt like I am. This morning I came across this haiku my mom wrote about dogs. I don't like it: Steadfast devotion Loving eyes and loyal heart A forever friend. I confronted my mom about this. She said she wrote it years ago and not to concern myself about it. Well, I am concerned. She never wrote a haiku about me. She is always telling me how beautiful and smart I am, even brilliant, that I am a master manipulator, that I tend to get my own way a lot, all those good things. But I see and hear nothing about my devoted eyes, my incredibly loving heart, my foreverness, nothing, nada. What do you guys think? Should my devoted eyes and loving heart feel crushed or should I, as usual, take the high road and let it go, that is, as long as my treats keep coming? Crushed in Connecticut, Mildred the Cat Till next time, Purrs, paws and high fives Image: Mine
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Feb 18
I would leave a long, brown gift on her side of the bed and then take my paw; press it into the gift and then press my paw onto her pillow @LindaCPearson .
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• United States
18 Feb 18
Sounds like a real fun idea! Not sure my mom would like it and worry she would take away my treats for awhile. I'm in a real quandary as to what to do.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
19 Feb 18
@LindaCPearson While Mom is sitting in her comfy chair; get up in her lap; give her that gorgeous look; reach up with a paw on each side of her face and lick her nose.
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• United States
19 Feb 18
@nanette64 I might try that. She does seem to melt when I do cute things.
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@JudyEv (326098)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 18
I just can't get past your beautiful lion cut.
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• United States
19 Feb 18
I get my lion cut every summer. Right now my hair is really long and I look like a great big puff ball even though I only weigh about 9 pounds!
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@JudyEv (326098)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 18
@LindaCPearson I can imagine if all your hair is as long as your mane then you must be looking very beautiful at the moment.
@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Feb 18
I am sensitive also and this would probably have hurt my feelers too.
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• United States
19 Feb 18
It's hard to be sensitive sometimes. I'll get over it I'm sure. Thanks for your concern.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 18
An amusing post and your mom has written a very good haiku. Just forget about it, that way you'll still get your treats.
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• United States
19 Feb 18
Thanks for your advice. I guess you're right. I am trying my best to forget and move on from this.
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@Plethos (13560)
• United States
19 Feb 18
Furballs and hairballs for gifts!
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• United States
19 Feb 18
Both great ideas and I've done them both! Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. Sending some high fives your way!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Feb 18
Bad mommy! Make her pay!
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• United States
18 Feb 18
I'm thinking of payback but have to be careful that I still get my needs met in a manner I'm used to!
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
Your days are numbered...
19 Feb 18
Oh my poor, poor Auntie Mildred the Cat! What was she thinking? I will lay on the bed for awhile, close my eyes, and ponder your predicament. Love, Huckleberry the Cat.
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