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A Feral Conversation

Rescuer and Cat

By Marney Studaker-CordnerPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

Hello, little kitty, I’m here to help you

Why in the world would I believe that is true?

Because I’m an animal rescuer - I promise, now you’ll be fine

But I’ve been alone in this world, for such a long time.

It’s cold outside sweetheart - come in and get warm

But how can I trust you - that you mean me no harm?

There’s danger out there - come be safe inside

But how can I trust you - the last person lied.

I’ve got food in here, if you’ll just let me help you

My friends have been poisoned - is that my fate too?

What can I do, to show you I care?

Just keep showing up, so I know you’ll be there.

I promise I will, for as long as it takes

Will you pick up the pieces of my heart, if it breaks?

What you don’t know, little one, is my heart breaks too; your sad little eyes cut me straight through

Then come back tomorrow, and I’ll try to be here - and maybe, together, we can heal me from fear.

inspirational

About the Creator

Marney Studaker-Cordner

Social worker/Clinical therapist and Animal rescuer/advocate. Published author in areas of parenting, self-help, children’s storybooks & contributing author to Empowering Parents website. I use humor and compassion to empower others.

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Wow wow, it is such a heartfelt poetic dialogue. Keep it up!

  • Dawnxisoul393art2 years ago

    The promise to show up and the acknowledgment of shared pain demonstrate a genuine commitment to healing and rebuilding trust, thank you very much for sharing, love your works, hope to read more, subscribed.

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