7.12.09

Noll's Gotcha Day



"My earliest memory is of the crisp earth, fragrant pine
 and a voice that echoed with delight"......Noll

The warm sunshine that slanted
through the low evergreens,
beckoned me to leave
their safe shadows.

My hungry mom afield
in search of food
to nourish her still nursing body;
my ginger brother hunkered
down in the dark dank of a drain.

All I know is,
 at that precise moment,
I was meant to be seen:

Her daughter's chance glance out the window
and my brief walk in the sun,
became a ride through the air!

As My Own scooped me high,
Her face level to mine,
She told me
I was a "Kitten from Heaven."

And I believe it to be true.

On that day I flew!
From cold ground to warm embrace,
as if on angel's wings!

30 comments:

The Meezers or Billy said...

beautiful poem!!

Happy Gotcha Day!!!!

JC said...

Awe ...

Amy & the house of cats said...

Oh Noll, what a great gotcha story to have! Have a very Happy Gotcha Day!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Happy Gotcha Day Noll! I have a ham to celebrate!!! Let's eat up!!!!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Happy Gotcha Day Noll! That is a beautiful poem about a beautiful day!

Jack & Moo said...

Oh Noll, what a lovely lovely poem to remember your gotcha day! Indeed you are a kitten from Heaven!
My Mom sends hugs & kissies. I'll just roo for you.

a-roos to yous,
jack a-roo

Anonymous said...

Happy Gotcha day to you and Tiggy.

Corrie said...

I remember seeing your cute little stride! The poem represents you wonderfully!! We love you, Nollie!

The Creek Cats said...

Happiest Gotcha Day to sweet Noll!!!

Daisy said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Noll!

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

YAY, Noll!!!!!!!!! Happy Gotcha Day!!!!!!!!!!

Tuck said...

Happy, happy Gotcha Day sweet Noll!!! I'm so glad that you found your forever home!!

SuziQCat said...

Happy Gotcha Day Noll!! Enjoyed your poem...

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Happy Gotcha Day Noll, what a beyootiful poem.

Rusty said...

Happy Gotcha Day! I'm so glad you found a wonderful forever home.

CCL Wendy said...

Very happy Gotcha Day, Noll! It's a gorgeous picture of you, with the poem to match.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

That is a wonderful poem! Happy Gotcha Day Noll!!! We are glad you were scooped up and taken in!

The Island Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Noll!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy Gotcha Day Noll. That is a lovely poem.

GLOGIRLY said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Noll!

That is a very special poem.
And you are a very special kitty.

mew!
Katie
(Glogirly's cat)

Anita said...

Beautifurrr poem, I like it.

Happy Gotcha Day! Enjoy it!

Nice to meet you :-)

Cats of Wildcat Woods said...

Glad your mom saw you that day and scooped you up! Happy Gotcha day Noll!

Quill and Greyson said...

Happiest Of Gotcha Days!

Karen Jo said...

That is just beautiful, Noll. Happy Gotcha Day!

Catline Crew said...

Happy Gotcha Day!
Such a lovely poem.

Cat with a Garden said...

Argh, we're a bit late. Happy Gotcha Day, Noll! We're so glad you got gotcha'd in a good and loving home.
Purrs!

Astrid said...

Beautiful poem dear Noll!!!
Happy belated gotcha day:)

You are a heaven sent blessing, no doubt about it.

Have a beautiful day handsome boy!

moi said...

What a beautiful story of arrival, Noll, you are blessed and a blessing! Your human mom has a gift to be able to put such a precious story into such meaningful words - the emotion comes through so strong. Happy Gotcha Day! =^..^=

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Noir the Texas Tabby said...

SPLENDID! Tommy and I both got alittle misty eyed on your gotcha day!!