I did not choose my muse,
the god Bastet owned me;
I fell for the sunrise in her eyes,
her tamed ferocity, soft fur,
and her full throttle purr.
She favours my chest and hip
as the spots on which she sleeps,
riding the waves of dreams
with me, kneading us into shape,
a comforting companionship.
Kim M. Russell, 21st April 2020
My response to dVerse Poets Pub Poetics: Companions
Linda, our host for this week’s Poetics, has started her prompt with a quote from Christopher Hitchens, whose many programmes on BBC Radio 4 I have listened to with interest. And this quote is spot on.
She says that one constant that hasn’t changed at all in her life is her relationship with her dog. She has shared a poem that drives home the essence of a dog and asks us to write about our own companion(s): fish, dog, cat, bird, hamster or whatever.
We did have a dog for many years and, when he died, we found it hard to replace him, he was such a character. But I could never be without cats.
writing in north norfolk 
Oh, this is so delightful and accurate. I love cats too, but Ricky Bobby insists on being the only pet-LOL.
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When I got Jasper to keep my daughter company when we moved from London to Norfolk, we already had a cat called Max. He soon put the dog in his place and they got along handsomely. Sadly Max died of old age and then Jasper followed him. Now we just have the two cats, both queens, who are proper scaredy cats. If we brought a dog home, they’d pack their bags! ,
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It is wonderful with cats but I cannot see how I could ever have one… fortunately cats can come and visit showing their affection (not very faithful) so we have them coming over for a cup of tea every now and then.
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Smiles.
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I love this poem so much and envy you the companionship. I am not allowed to have a dog – landlords in Canada almost universely say “no pets”. Sigh. But I remember when I did live with fur companions and it was wonderful.
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I’ve had cats, or rather they’ve owned me, since I was a teenager and can’t imagine life without one. What a shame you can’t have pet, Sherry!
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Cats are great because they are small but warm in cold weather, just the right size for a lap.
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Mojo is sitting on my husband’s lap at the moment but, as soon as I get up to go to bed, she’ll be right behind me.
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You had me at “her tamed ferocity”, which sums up felines. Often we had cats and dogs. Some of them were strays And moved on, others stayed until their dying day.
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So you have any pets now?
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An eloquent lyric for such an adorable feline!
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Thank you, Frank!
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Cats are very special in their own independent way! Your cat is purrrfect!
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Thank you, Dwight!
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Awweee.. whenever I see them purr, I always wonder where their dreams take them.
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You are right. They choose us.
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Sweet!
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Thank you!
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