Poems and Stories About Cats and Dogs, and Various “Critters.”
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MISS PRISCILLA. Miss Priscilla. Nickname, “Prissy.” Perfect name. Blonde. Shaggy ears. Cocker Spaniel. Beautiful. Smart. So smart. Prissy, when you heard the word “go,” you would always run to the door. Anxious. You were always ready to go. You were always happy to be with me. One time you took a road trip with me to Texas to visit relatives. A few years later you took a long road trip with me over the ALCAN Highway, to Anchorage, Alaska, where we stayed for awhile. Neither of us were fond of the cold, but, being young, we managed. When it was cold, and snow on the ground, (which was much of the time,) you would run outside, potty, and quickly, run right back into the house. You were so cute and funny. When I came home from work, or after being away from the house, you would always be standing, looking out the window, waiting for me, watching me drive into the driveway. You were always there, happy, excited, wagging your tail. Then, you took a plane ride. First from Anchorage to Seattle, Washington, then, from Seattle to Oakland, California. For a little dog, you did get around. You were like a child to me. My baby. When you had your own puppy, it was born dead. You only had one. You grieved that your baby didn’t live. You cried and cried. You wouldn’t stop crying. We finally got a doll-toy, and put it in your bed. You finally stopped crying. After six, happy, fun, memorable, years, you, went to Doggie Heaven. My Miss Priscilla. My Prissy Baby. A terrible, sad, loss. But, you gave enormous joy for all those years. For that, I will always be thankful. RUSH’S “PUNKIN” PUNKIN--MY SWEET PUNKIN STOP “BUTT-HEADING” ME I’VE GOT TO GET SOME SLEEP I’M TIRED AS I CAN BE. PUNKIN--I LOVE YOU SO BUT--PLEASE GO TAKE A NAP IN JUST A FEW HOURS I MUST “PUT ON MY THINKING CAP.” O PUNKIN--YOU SPOILED KITTY I DO LOVE YOU SO IN JUST A FEW HOURS I GO ON THE RADIO. I KNOW YOU RUN THE HOUSE YOU’RE FINICKY WITH YOUR FOOD IF YOU DON’T GET WHAT YOU WANT YOU’RE IN A VERY BAD MOOD. I MAKE UP DIFFERENT “BAGGIES” TO FIND THE ONE YOU’LL EAT PUNKIN--LEAVE ME ALONE STOP “KNEADING” ME WITH YOUR FEET. PUNKIN--COME ON PUNKIN FROM YOUR “BUTT-HEADING,” PLEASE REFRAIN IT’S A GOOD THING FOR MY SHOW IT ONLY REQUIRES “HALF MY BRAIN.” PUNKIN--MY DEAR PUNKIN I PROMISE I’LL PLAY WITH YOU LATER JUST LET ME GET SOME SLEEP THEN TO ALL YOUR DEMANDS, I’LL “CATER.” MY DEAR PUNKIN, IT’S UP TO ME TO MAKE MY PROGRAM GREAT “TALENT, ON LOAN FROM GOD” I CAN'T AFFORD TO MAKE THEM WAIT. Footnote: Pat wrote this poem after listening to Rush Limbaugh, on the radio, talk about his kitty-cat, Punkin.
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About the Book
As the title states, this book contains stories and poems about cats and dogs. It relates the joy and pleasure they brought to their owners and the grief experienced when their pet passes away. Pat has written these poems and stories, over time, about the animals’ life and after some of the animals passed on. The aim and purpose of the book is to help young people, starting with preteens, deal with grief through the reading of these stories and poems. It tells about the lives of these special cats and dogs. This is a self-help book of sorts. It is Pat’s hope that it will help preteens, teenagers, young adults, and even adults who have lost pets to know that others have also lost pets, how difficult it was, and how they dealt with the loss of the pet. Sometimes it helps when one pet dies to immediately get another one. That is sometimes difficult, as you feel no other pet can replace the one you lost. It is a blessing that many people rescue pets from the pound and animal shelters. There are also organizations that rescue dogs from being euthanized. Dogs and cats have meant much to many in different ways. They can be a therapy to senior citizens and shut-ins. They lift us up when we are having a bad day. The pets were given a good home. They were given love. They were like family. They gave unconditional love in return. The book includes pictures of the cats and dogs that go along with the stories and poems. For those of you who have had animals you loved and lost, other animal lovers can feel your pain. Hopefully, these poems and stories will serve to let you know others grieve as you do. You are not alone.
About the Author
Pat was born in Texas, and raised during the 1930’s depression era. Her family had little in the way of material things. There was no indoor plumbing, running water, or electricity. The toilet, (“out-house,”) was “out behind the back of the house.” Pat’s family moved to California when she was fourteen. She immediately found a job working four hours a day, attending school four hours a day. After graduating High School, at age sixteen, Pat was able to work full time. In those days people understood if they wanted something, monetarily, in life, you went out and worked for it. There was no welfare, no “give away” programs. No “free lunch.” After working various jobs, such as office work, modeling in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, Pat worked fifty one years in the real estate profession in Northern California. Pat holds the unique distinction of being the only member of S.A.C.B.O.R to be honored “Miss Realtor,” in a contest in 1960. Pat has had articles and poems published in the “RealToro” Magazine, SACAR Realtor Guide, SACBOR TODAY, real estate publications. Over forty poems have been read at Memorial and Funeral Services, and used in Church Bulletins. Pat has published six books since 2009. “The Climb Up Life’s Mountain,” “Poems For Conservatives,” “My Journey As A Realtor,” “Honoring,” “Poetry Breathes Life Into Bible Characters.” "Poems And Stories About Cats And Dogs, And Various "Critters." Pat writes “Personalized Poetry,” has written over 1600 poems. Patriotic, political, religious, motivational, inspirational. She’s had “thank you” responses to her poems from, Queen of England, four U.S. Presidents, and two First Ladies. Pat has written poems for a Governor, two Senators, three Congressmen, two Georgia Representatives. Plus, businesses, and restaurant chains. Pat attended Church of Christ, San Leandro, California, forty three years. Later, Vallejo, California. Presently, C of C, Clermont, Georgia.