So it was rather funny actually. I was laying in bed this morning conversing with my hubby when the email popped up with the FMF Word Trust. JUST as it popped up our cat Lizzy hopped up on the bed and I said “I don’t think I will”. Jim was like “what?” I said: “I don’t think I will trust you, Miss Lizzy”. He laughed and said he didn’t think he would either! 🙂 All purrs and head rubs until she figures you aren’t listening closely enough… and then a nibble here, then a claws out kneading there, and then comes a nip. One learns to get moving!
I don’t think I will
I don’t think I will
this cat I won’t trust
Do you think I’m a shill?
Perhaps we should chat?
She comes every morning
to sit on my chest.
Waking me up,
with just a little zest.
A purr starting softly
and gradually builds
I tell you I’m certain
this girl has some skills.
Weaving her way gently
paws kneading the sheets
Purring and rubbing
You’d think she wants treats.
Too slow to respond
Her wrath you will feel
You must understand
She’s not wanting to deal!
Get up you must quickly
before ire arises
Can you figure out
just what this girl entices?
Normally I think
Give a moment or two
I just want to sleep
leave me alone would you do?
Miss Lizzy is clear
despite efforts made
She will have her way
Her efforts be paid!
Soon comes a nip,
then the claws will come out
Not roughly or mean
but she leaves no doubt!
I just get up quickly
or else will repeat
“Get along now human
up onto your feet!”
Psalms 33:18-22
Thinking a bit more
As I sit here thinking more on Miss Lizzy and her ways, it makes me ponder. Do I carry this over into my relationship with God? Or even with other people? The “I Don’t Think I will” trust issues that pop ever so often.
Wondering if sometimes I need to stop trying to figure things out or just simply get moving. Get moving with kindness and doing what I should be. Not laying about, or pondering, or wondering what the desire is, when what is needed is action.
What do you think?
Miss Lizzy gives us much food for thought today, Annette. “What needs action?” Passing your poem along to our cat loving family. They will enjoy it! ~Lisa, FMF #2
she’s such a funny cat. the first I’ve had like this.
I’m laughing so hard! We experience the same thing with our two kitties!
FMF # 14
oh good! Cats are such fun (sometimes).
Barb brought her home from PetSmart,
a little yellow cat,
but she has shown she’ll play the part
of The Golden Rat.
She’s meant to stay inside Barb’s room,
safe haven from canine attack,
but she would rather spread some gloom
and terrorize the pack
by walking out upon the Earth,
here and there, and to and fro,
showing that a kitty’s worth
is placed wherever she may go,
and it’s she who sets new laws
with deployment of her claws.
precisely!
Miss Lizzy sounds like a character! My husband’s family had a cat named General that would nip my scalp if I didn’t get up to let him out in the morning. LOL
Your meditation reminds me of the Psalmist (I think in 119) saying he would hasten and not delay to obey God’s Word. I guess if we really trust him, why would we waste time in doing as he asks?
Visiting from FMF#10
Miss Lizzy is indeed quite the character. She’s a smart, active cat.
Loving the picture of the cat!
Just stopped by from FMF #21
well thanks! She is a pretty girl for sure!
You describe all my experiences with cats. Sooner or later the claws turn your flesh into a pin-cushion! You’re a brave woman. 😀 FMF #13
ah, I don’t know, maybe not so brave as resigned? 🙂
Oh goodness! You don’t make me want a cat! I like my slow waking. Miss Lizzie needs some patience.
yes, she does. Sometimes she is patient, but oftentimes… not a chance!