When I was a boy of fifty, Jones the cat would find My lap wherever I sat and Share his habitual nap -- His posture toward existence. And, at his insistence, I too would slip consciousness. We were friends, I guess.
Thanks Arleen. 2 days ago a big black cat I'd never met climbed onto my lap and talked a while before falling asleep. I looked up toward the barn and the sky and said,"Jones, is it you?" I have no opinion on reincarnation --except cats are more likely to do it.
Reincarnation MUST be the answer when it it true that cats have nine lives. It is a lovely photo of you both! (Marmelade cats are so very distinguished. And make a phantastic contrast to your black hair).
You were friends, of that I am sure! They find their way into our hearts and take a piece with them when they go onto their next adventure. Thank you, dear Geo, for sharing this with me.
Aren't you thankful he insisted on those naps?
ReplyDeleteNaps were a way of life with Jones, Emma. He was easy to be around.
DeleteI can see that you were friends.
ReplyDeleteHow nice !!!!!
It was nice, Margie. Jones was a barncat who had hunting rights on our property and always expressed an interest in my well-being.
DeleteSometimes our pets teach us what is important. :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue, Elizabeth. Jones never tried to analyze our friendship so neither did I. Probably a good lesson in coexistence.
DeletePurring is a nice lullaby.
ReplyDeleteNice picture, Geo.
Thanks Arleen. 2 days ago a big black cat I'd never met climbed onto my lap and talked a while before falling asleep. I looked up toward the barn and the sky and said,"Jones, is it you?" I have no opinion on reincarnation --except cats are more likely to do it.
DeleteComfortable with each other. :)
ReplyDeleteOur puppies at home do the same. They make my lap their pillow.
When a creature only weighs a few pounds it seems like anyplace would be comfortable, so I think they seek laps out of trust and affection.
DeleteReincarnation MUST be the answer when it it true that cats have nine lives. It is a lovely photo of you both! (Marmelade cats are so very distinguished. And make a phantastic contrast to your black hair).
ReplyDeleteAh, that was 15 years ago. I wear my hair whiter and further back now.
DeleteThat's why a contrasting black cat appeared :-)
DeleteLoved this piece Geo.
ReplyDeleteAnd just for the record, I consider a day without a short nap a wasted day :)
Thanks Rick. Napping is one of the few sanitary habits we boys learn from cats, I'm grateful to them.
DeleteA nice moment frozen
ReplyDeleteof partners well chosen.
A lovely moment to snap
friends anticipating a nap.
Delightful pair of couplets! Thanks Tom.
DeleteWhat a delightful experience....a cat taking a nap upon one's lap. Definitely a fine time to just drift off.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Jones could make me feel I was serving some purpose just by sitting. I miss him.
DeleteGorgeous snap! I had many a ginger-cat-nap kip over the years, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Geo. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and following.
ReplyDeleteJones the cat was a lucky cat.
He used your laps as a sleeping mat.
I bet he purred to let you know
how thankful he was to live it slow.
JB
You were friends, of that I am sure! They find their way into our hearts and take a piece with them when they go onto their next adventure. Thank you, dear Geo, for sharing this with me.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure and privilege.
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