now I lay me down to sleep,
the king-size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep best in the center groove.
My human can hardly move!
I’ve trapped her legs, she’s tucked in tight,
and here is where I pass the night.
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
’til morning comes and “I want food!”
I sneak up slowly to begin
my nibbles on my human’s chin.
She wakes up quickly, I have sharp teeth
and my claws I will unsheath.
For the morning’s here and it’s time to play.
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord for giving me
this human person that I see.
The one who hugs me and holds me tight
And sacrifices her bed at night.
~ author unknown ~
Ingrid King
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21 comments on A Cat’s Prayer
Mary Hjerleid says:
September 1, 2011 at 8:27 am
I forgot to mention that I do pet sitting (dogs and cats) 5 to 10 miles from where I live. I am also a member of Pet Sitters International. I delight in the magazine Pet Sitters world and the numerous articles.
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Mary Hjerleid says:
September 1, 2011 at 7:56 am
Thanks for the cat’s prayer. I had never seen that one before. I have four cats of my own and a dog. In a previous company I found a dog’s prayer. My spouse and I own a cat boarding facility on our property. He works a full time job away from home. Is it all best to put this poem on our website?
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Ingrid says:
September 1, 2011 at 9:09 am
Sure, feel totally free to repost. even though I didn’t write the poem, I’d still appreciate a link back to my site if you post it.
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Jane says:
July 10, 2011 at 10:26 am
What a terrific poem! I’ve already “nabbed” it and will send it out on my email blast to my clients. They will love it! thanks for sharing!
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Tammy says:
July 5, 2011 at 1:56 pm
I’m a little late to comment, but I really love this! thanks for posting it – fits our kitties to a “T”. ?
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Ingrid says:
July 5, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I’m happy you like it, Tammy!
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Carol says:
July 2, 2011 at 9:55 pm
A fantastic poem… Sharing it in Facebook!
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Anna says:
July 1, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Hi again from Rhodes, Greece! It’s so heartwarming and refreshing to read your fantastic blog, Ingrid! I really love it here, it’s so beautiful, the islands of the Aegean are a paradise of beauty… but all the street cats living a life of hardships break my heart… I feel so helpless and I know they ALL – EACH and every one of them – are worthy of a life full of love like our beloved kitties do.
Right now Pippi, a sweet cat who looks a lot like Zoe (but smaller and with darker patches), is sleeping in the house… She comes every day, is very clean and healthy, and certainly neutered as she never has kittens. I’m so happy to know my sweetheart (who lives here) will take care of her after I leave! She is a lucky cat here… I think she should have another family too, because she in some cases disappears for a couple days and comes back well fed and clean… and a couple days ago, when I kissed her sweet little head, I think I could smell boiled meat (another kitchen? :)).
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Ingrid says:
July 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Anna, good to hear from you! sounds like Pippi adopted you and your boyfriend. She gives “cheating” a whole new meaning!
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Judy says:
July 1, 2011 at 8:56 am
Can you please e-mail this to me? I love it!! and it’s every bit the truth!!! My cats take over my bed, and I let them!!!!!
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Ingrid says:
July 1, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Just e-mailed it to you, Judy.
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caren gittleman says:
July 1, 2011 at 7:55 am
This was fantastic!!!
I just resolved a mystery!! I get your monthly newsletter but for some reason your blog messages are not concerning me and I am embarrassed to say I think they haven’t been coming for quite some time!
I am re-signing up and I just added you directly to my blog Roll on my blog (that is shown on my blog page)….
Hopefully this will rectify the problem!! I’m not “Live” on Facebook typically like numerous so I don’t typically see updates there!
Have a fantastic holiday weekend!!!
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Ingrid says:
July 1, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Thanks for signing up again for e-mail updates and for adding me to your blogroll, Caren. You have a fantastic holiday weekend, too!
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Julie says:
June 30, 2011 at 3:47 pm
♥ this poem . .thanks for sharing!!
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Ingrid says:
June 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Glad you love the poem, Julie!
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Gail says:
June 30, 2011 at 2:44 pm
How true is this – this is my Thai everynight bless her –
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Ingrid says:
June 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm
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