Thoughts of a feral

**Medusa** · 02-01-2009, 07:19 AM

Thoughts of a Feral

I sit beneath the bushes as she fills my dish each day,

I only venture out to eat when she has gone away.

I know it will upset her when I turn away and hide,

As everyday she does her best to get me by her side.

I wish that I could let her know that I don't want to run,

And hope that she will understand it's nothing that SHE'S done.

I'd like to have her stroke me and pat my weary head,

But fear will overcome and I'll run and hide instead.

For all the kindly people who feed the strays each day,

I pray the Lord will care for them as they have cared for me.

by Annette Easdon

**pomtzu** · 02-01-2009, 07:50 AM

Lovely - but also sad!

**catmandu** · 02-01-2009, 02:25 PM

THOSE ARE SUCH THOUGHTFUL INSIGHTFUL WORDS AND I PRAY THAT THAT IS WAHT THE MORE TIMID PORCH CATS ARE THINKING AS THEY COME TO THE FOUND CAT HOTEL AND EAT!!

WOW THEY SURE ARE DIFFERENT SCENTS HERE
OTHER CATS, A POSSUM SQUIRRELS AND BIRDS
THE FOOD MUST BE GOOD TODAY TO DRAW ALL THESE CREATURES OF GOD
I HOPE THAT THERES SOME MEAT ON THE TOP
AS GOOD AS THE MEAT THAT WAS THERE YESTERDAY, THAT WAS GOOD.

**Freedom** · 02-01-2009, 03:32 PM

Got me teary eyed. I do hope this is what they are thinking!

**momcat** · 02-01-2009, 06:43 PM

Somehow I can understand the fear these poor kitties experience. How are we to know what they may have been subjected to by uncaring humans? As much as they want to be loved and cared for, the instinct to survive always seems to win. These poor kitties have never had the opportunity to learn to trust us. But they touch my heart in a very special way and I for one will do the best I can to give them something to eat and just maybe for a brief moment a chance to know real love. Will it make a difference? One can only hope.....

**Pinot's Mom** · 02-02-2009, 09:12 AM

Medusa, that's a lovely and poignant thought, and momcat-your response was beautifully put and I know it "makes a difference". Thank you.

I have to go now, my screen is getting blurry...

**GILL** · 02-02-2009, 09:12 AM

I know that I may never get to hold or pet SWEETY, but I also know that since we trapped her in our house, almost 5 years ago, she is safe, feed, and warm. She will still give you eye talk but you are not allowed to be with in 4 feet. Even with her restrictions I believe that she knows we love her.