Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Friday, September 7, 2012

A Cat Lullaby (Sorta)

Here's my fur fun-filled version of a familiar lullaby (not that we need anything to help us sleep)

Rock-a-bye baby on the cat bed
You're all stretched out, happy and fed




When you're awake, we'll play again




Tiddlies or winkies or mousies say when



Rock-a-bye baby, you're still not awake?
You're missing the fun, for heaven's sake!




After what's turning into one lazy day,
Next stop is the window and I'll lead the way.




Have a great weekend, everybody!

--Tom with Mitty (top) and Tinker

40 comments:

Marg said...

Looks like great dreams to us. Hope all of you have a great week end.

The Florida Furkids said...

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The Florida Furkids

Hannah and Lucy said...

We hope you have a wonderful snooze today with wonderful dreams.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Katie Isabella said...

That was complately charming. Mom and I both loved reading your lullabye. xxxooo

John Bellen said...

That's a cute Lullaby but, as you wrote, our furry friends don't need help sleeping. Mine dozed through the singing - and if you heard my voice, you'd be astonished at that.

The Daily Pip said...

My favorite line is "happy and fed"

Have a great weekend!

Your pal, Pip

Random Felines said...

that is great..... have a wonderful weekend (we are hopin' mom will open the windows since it is supposed to get cooler)

Hannah and Lucy said...

We hope all your dreams come true. Have a wonderful weekend with scritches, cuddles and treats.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Shaggy and Scout said...

Excellent!!!!

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

that is just awesome!!

Deb said...

Enjoyed this. You have a good weekend, too. Deb

Tamago said...

Oh I love this lullaby! It sure gives you a sweet dream :-) The picture of a kitty playing with mouse is very cute and funny!

Julia Williams said...

Haha!! That is a much better lullaby than the original one!

Hannah and Lucy said...

LOL at the flying mouse! Did you flick him off that spoon?? We'd like you to show us your window so we can what you see when we look out.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Sparkle said...

I think napping the day away is very useful! It's the best time to make plans!

Colehaus Cats said...

Awww, sweet dreams and happy weekend!

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Thats lovely.. Have a great weekend.. Hugs GJ xx

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We like this version! Especially the Happy and Fed part. :)

Brian's Home Blog said...

That was fun, but missing the food is not! Have a great weekend everyone!

Anonymous said...

Sweet Dreams!!

You have a great weekend too!

Katnip Lounge said...

We'll have sweet dreams for sure...as long as MOMMY doesn't do the singing!

This was so sweet.

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

That's too cute!! I love it!

Marilia said...

Have a funny weekend!!!!!!!!!!

Old Kitty said...

Love it!! Yay!!!! More, more!!! Take care
x

Cathy Keisha said...

Love it but I'm getting zzzzzz

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Tom
We loved it!!!
Have a great weekend.

purrs
>^,,^<
✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

The Island Cats said...

Now that's something we can fall asleep to!!

Cara n Crew said...

hee hee! we're ready for our nap(s) now!

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

Saku said...

Great use of the lullaby. Time for a nap!

Sasha, Sami, & Saku (Mom Eileen)

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Father Tom it is very nice to meet such a handsome man Maine Coon
Thank you for visiting us
Hugs
Madi and mom

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Father Tom it is very nice to meet such a handsome man Maine Coon
Thank you for visiting us
Hugs
Madi and mom

Mary said...

Oh i love your little lullaby! But i think sleeping is one of the easiest things for kitties to do. (I wish it was so easy for me all the time.) :) But i'll bet they love it when you sing to them, because it means they're the center of attention. And we know kitties love to be that too. Hope you had a good weekend, Tom and Julie!

meowmeowmans said...

Wonderful lullaby, dear friends. Now we're all ready for some sleepytime. :)

Hugs!

GLOGIRLY said...

Best version of this lullaby ....EVER!!!!!!!!
xoxo, Katie & Glogirly

Mr Puddy said...

Tom, my mom do giggle @ the first photo !
You are Absolutly cute !
Thanks for great smile for both of us : )
Xoxox

Smudge said...

Nite nite! Ahh, such talent and creativity!!

Team Tabby said...

We love the poem, and we are having a good week, now that our beans have returned.

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

Strange ??
I feel sooo zzleeepy now :)

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

How adorable you are, my friend!

Ivan from WMD said...

Father Tom and family, thank you so much for your condolences for Olivia. We appreciate your kind words during this sad time in our life.

William, Caroline, Russell, Gracie, and our mom.