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] Date Posted: 16:37:24 01/12/08 Sat Tabby Ticklewhiskers and Mow Mow Marmalade Tabby Ticklewhiskers was a very dainty cat. Fleet of foot, soft of fur, her tail curled when she sat. Her coat was grey and silver swirls, her eyes were leafy green. She had the loooongest whiskers any cat had ever seen. Mow Mow Marmalade, now, was a ginger colored cat. A rough and tumble tom who made his home where he was at. His eyes were gold. His tail was bent-not too much, just a little. His ears were scarred from fighting. He was lean around the middle. Ticklewhiskers lived a life of luxury, I'm told, while Marmalade roamed streets where very few felines grow old. But fate stepped in, as 'oft she will, and played a cruel trick. Kitties get forgotten when family members get too sick. It wasnt' long 'til Tabby found herself hungry and cold. She didn't know the sign out front declared the house was sold. Day by day, more pitiful, she sat outside the door, until she finally realized 'They're gone forever more.' She licked her paws, washed her face and smoothed her soft fur down. Surely she must look her best, not drab and beaten down. Whiskers straight, her purr in place, she sauntered down the street. She looked around, gave not a thought to where she placed her feet. The day grew hot and Tabby sought some refuge from the sun. It wasnt' long before she found a street-a shady one. Ticklewhiskers, so naive, had stumbled on an alley, and waiting in the shadows was a tomcat named O'Malley. Feral eyes and wicked grin...matted, mangy fur. O'Malley was a nasty piece of business, to be sure. Tabby did not see him as she paused amidst the litter. She did not see his evil eyes begin to glow and glitter. Imagine her surprise when from the shadows on her right leaped the wretched tomcat. Gave poor Tabby quite a fright! But before O'Malley reached her, leapt a savior to the fray. Yes, 'twas Mow Mow Marmalade, there to save the day. Such caterwauling then ensued that Tabby hid in fright. The scuffle and the scurry lasted well into the night. The moon rose bright and shone upon ol' Marmalade, the winner. He found the frightened Tabby; said, 'Come on, lets grab some dinner.' Tabby watched with interest as Mow Mow Marmalade caught mice. 'Follow me,' he said to her. 'We'll eat them somewhere nice.' Off they darted through the night, Mow Mow led the way, and soon they found themselves beneath the boardwalk by the bay. Tabby did not know just how to thank the ginger cat. She'd never eaten mouse. Nor, for that matter, rat. He saw her hesitation. With a wink, he started munching. Hunger overcame her fear, and soon she, too, was crunching. Still unsure of what to say, Tabby started purring, and when Mow Mow purred along, her vision started blurring. Kitty tears soon filled her eyes. Mow Mow wiped them dry. "I thought I'd be alone, " she said, "until the day I die." 'Never fear, Ticklewhiskers, Tabby sweet. My love. You have been to me a very godsend from above. I was getting weary of my rough and tumble life. Ticklewhiskers, would you, dear, consent to be my wife?' Eyes aglow like emerald jewels, Tabby purred her yes. The moon shone down her magic glow, both kitties which to bless. Now Mow Mow Marmalade is not so battered, I am told, for Tabby Ticklewhiskers keeps him warm when nights grow cold. Shannon Mahalko (c) 3/6/2007 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:58:11 01/12/08 Sat ~ awwwww, Shannon, hon, this is utterly GORGEOUS!!!!!!! oh wow, your rhyme and meter is near perfect the subject matter endearing...beautifully penned...you are such a talent I'll be back to this one... *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:07:38 01/12/08 Sat Awww, thanks, Sash! I love this one...sometimes they come out of nowhere....this was one of them...but I'm trying to do some illustrations for it, because I would like to publish it in the form of a children's book, I think, and would love to do the illustrations myself. Glad you liked it. :D ((huggles)) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:00:39 01/12/08 Sat ~ ohhh what a great idea!!! I think you should do it, Shannon... and I know that with illustrations, in book form, it will totally rock!!! wishing you all the best with it *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Wilopent [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:32:49 01/13/08 Sun Hi Stormheart, I too love when a poem just rises out of the depths of us. Enjoyed yours a lot . . . definitely children's book material! Adorable and full of imagery. Good luck with it! Wilopent [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:36:08 01/12/08 Sat Shannon, Take a bow my friend, this is super-dooper and I felt as if I read it before, maybe at the castle? If not then I apologise. It would make a fantastic book. You are a star, love and peace, Paul. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:52:32 01/12/08 Sat You are correct....It was posted at the Castle...as a lot of my poetry I'll be posting at first will be...until I find the time to write some new stuff...Glad you liked it! :D [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:25:21 01/12/08 Sat smiling huge! lyrical poetry taking me for a ride. love the language and names as well. you could write this into a children's book for sure. thanks, andy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:46:04 01/13/08 Sun Thanks, Andy...if I ever get off my hiney and get the artwork done, I'm sure it will sell....thanks for the vote of confidence! You, too, Sash and Paul! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:08:11 01/13/08 Sun Beautiful flow and sounds in this piece Shannon! Wonderful read! I hope you get the illustrations done for it, then it would be better then perfect. Hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:47:33 01/13/08 Sun Thanks, Bobby! I appreciate! Better than perfect, huh? Well, I better get my brush and pencil in gear, then! LOL! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Mick [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:47:13 01/13/08 Sun Well done. An excellent children's poem. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:03:16 01/13/08 Sun Thanks, Mick! Your visit is much appreciated! ;) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Mick [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:48:51 01/13/08 Sun Well done. An excellent children's poem. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:07:22 01/25/08 Fri  Read of the Day 25th January, 2008 Chosen by Sasha CONGRATUATIONS on this honor, dear Shannon the moment I read this poem I just HAD to make it ROTD and it now has the *spotlight* in MUSE MONGERS READ OF THE DAY!!!  *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart (Astounded) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:38:14 01/25/08 Fri Sash! OMG! Thank you soooo much! I am always so amazed when people choose my works for stuff like this...I suppose we read our stuff with a much more critical eye....Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're the greatest! :D [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:26:27 01/25/08 Fri Love that title Shannon!! What a unique and emotion filled read, loved this!! Hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:39:14 01/25/08 Fri Awwww, thanks Bobby! So glad to see you here! And thanks for the sweet encouragement and compliments! Hugs right back atcha! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: AnneMarie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:22:22 01/26/08 Sat Purrrrrrrrrrr....Awww...This and you my dear friend ROCK~~This is absolutely adorable and heartfelt. Definitely belongs in a book!!! This is a treasure. Hugs, AnneMarie [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:36:25 01/26/08 Sat Awww, thanks, AnneMarie...I'm soooo glad you enjoyed this! I think it's kinda cute, too! LOLOL! Really, it's one of my favorites of this type, I think. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Destiny [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:04:21 01/26/08 Sat This Really is SENSATIONAL... I loved it and was enthralled from start to finish...I just did not want it to end You have a tremendous talent...You def have a new FAN.. I know i will come back again and again to read this i just love happy endings ...meow!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:40:52 01/26/08 Sat Thanks, Destiny! Purrrhaps I shall write more adventures of Tabby Ticklewhiskers and Mow Mow Marmalade...who knows? I'll be sure to post if I do. ;) Thanks for the sweet comments! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |