Cozy Contemplations - 12. Chapter 12 Night Journey and Falkor

Strange coincidence--it rained early this morning while I lay in bed, blissfully ignoring the not-so-alarming alarm on my computer.  If it sounded like an old fashioned alarm clock rather than a merely repetitive little chime, I'd have gotten up to turn it off...but it didn't, so I didn't.  I've always loved the rain, and the sound of it on a roof, or hitting the ground has always calmed me down, even though yesterday it blew pretty hard in the afternoon before dying away for the night.

As for cats, well we all know my stance on those with my moniker and my avatars.  Hard to believe next month will be the end of the second year since Bortai's been gone.  I better not think of that, I'm feeling my throat constrict even now.

Back to writing--I owe you a chapter, my dearest friend. 

xoxoxoxoxoxo  

I especially enjoyed Falkor tonight. Good stuff!

Falkor  Gary

Gary  Falkor

It's good to have a companion.

Gary that was wonderful esp falkor. Pets really become part of our life in no time...N then we just can't part with them!! The last stanza is so relatable!!

Another great writing from u!!

On 7/21/2017 at 6:55 PM, ColumbusGuy said:

Strange coincidence--it rained early this morning while I lay in bed, blissfully ignoring the not-so-alarming alarm on my computer.  If it sounded like an old fashioned alarm clock rather than a merely repetitive little chime, I'd have gotten up to turn it off...but it didn't, so I didn't.  I've always loved the rain, and the sound of it on a roof, or hitting the ground has always calmed me down, even though yesterday it blew pretty hard in the afternoon before dying away for the night.

 

As for cats, well we all know my stance on those with my moniker and my avatars.  Hard to believe next month will be the end of the second year since Bortai's been gone.  I better not think of that, I'm feeling my throat constrict even now.

 

Back to writing--I owe you a chapter, my dearest friend. 

 

xoxoxoxoxoxo  

So many times in my life I've wondered about coincidences ... they sometimes feel destined in some way, like when you so badly need a lift, and an old friend calls out of the blue. Nature too, gives me that lift. Storms come at the right times, and this one certainly had it timed right. Falkor came at the right time too, and the joy he gives me, while unexpected, is truly appreciated. Yes, it's hard to believe Bortai has been gone that long. I remember dedicating a chapter to you and him at the time... thanks, buddy, for all you give me... cheers... Gary.... xoxoxo

On 7/21/2017 at 6:55 PM, Valkyrie said:

I enjoyed both of these, especially the one about Falkor.  He's definitely your kitty now.  (Now bring him inside  lol)  Nice job  

Thanks, Val... I appreciate your comment a lot... sorry it took me so long to reply. I doubt very much I will let him get too cold  Cheers... Gary xoxo

On 7/21/2017 at 7:11 PM, Lux Apollo said:

 

I especially enjoyed Falkor tonight. Good stuff!

Thanks, Lux. I appreciate you commenting. Falkor is a good buddy. Cheers... Gary.... xo

On 7/21/2017 at 9:50 PM, Bucket1 said:

Falkor  Gary

Gary  Falkor

 

 

  We're in a relationship  Thanks, buddy... cheers... Gary.... xo

On 7/22/2017 at 7:39 AM, dughlas said:

It's good to have a companion.

Yes it is. An unexpected gift, dugh. He's a special kind of cat... we hang out daily  Thanks and cheers... Gary... xo

cats find the owners they need and who need them

On 7/22/2017 at 7:51 AM, Aviana said:

Gary that was wonderful esp falkor. Pets really become part of our life in no time...N then we just can't part with them!! The last stanza is so relatable!!

Another great writing from u!!

Thanks, Aviana. That's so nice of you to say. He's my buddy... cheers... Gary...  

Just now, mogwhy said:

cats find the owners they need and who need them

Almost missed this, moggy. I think you might be right about how pets find us and we find them. Karma, destiny, chance... who knows... it's what I responded to CG about coincidences... often, there seems to be a deeper purpose... thanks for taking the time to comment... it's appreciated... cheers... Gary... xo 

Oh man, Falkor, I can so relate to what you wrote. Before, I was a dog person, but when Charlie entered my life as a wee kitten, I became a cat person.  Don't get me wrong though, I still love dogs. But seeing a kitten that is 8 weeks old,  walking up to you and leave his siblings behind, he choose me first. I love him to bits. Now he is 9 years old, but still several times a day he comes to me to cuddle. We love to do the head bump, when I am at my desk, he will walk up to me and bump his head against my forehead.

13 minutes ago, Job said:

Oh man, Falkor, I can so relate to what you wrote. Before, I was a dog person, but when Charlie entered my life as a wee kitten, I became a cat person.  Don't get me wrong though, I still love dogs. But seeing a kitten that is 8 weeks old,  walking up to you and leave his siblings behind, he choose me first. I love him to bits. Now he is 9 years old, but still several times a day he comes to me to cuddle. We love to do the head bump, when I am at my desk, he will walk up to me and bump his head against my forehead.

I'm a dog person too. I lost my old girl a while ago, and I don't yet find myself ready to bring a new dog into her home. Falkor has been a blessing I didn't expect. He acts more like a dog than a cat, and he looooves me. Wherever I go on the farm he follows. He disappears when I'm on my lawn tractor, though.  He seems to know when I need extra attention... and he's quite content to lay at my feet. I'm still surprised at the connection we have. I have two other barn cats, and my son has two cats in his rooms downstairs, but none are like Falkor... It sounds like you have that same connection. Charlie sounds awesome. Thanks for the wonderful comment, Job... cheers... Gary....

Falkor is a beautiful love poem.  I also enjoyed Night Journey. As a youth I was fearful and fascinated by lightning storms.  With age I have lost the fear, but not the fascination.  Now, I also find comfort in the storms.  

2 hours ago, raven1 said:

Falkor is a beautiful love poem.  I also enjoyed Night Journey. As a youth I was fearful and fascinated by lightning storms.  With age I have lost the fear, but not the fascination.  Now, I also find comfort in the storms.  

Storms remind us of how small we are, but when the rage outside, that feeling of safety while wrapped in a blanket is intensified. I don't understand it... I just feel it. I am fascinated too. Falkor is gone now, but he was such an unexpected gift. How I used to fret about that cat. I miss him, and I often walk to his grave to say hello and tell him so.