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, February 15, 2013

High Beams

 Mom Julie has decided to contribute to my post today by writing a poem. She is no Edna St. Vincent Mewlett or Henry Wadsfurrth Longfurrlow, but she'll do:

 There's a new creature
 In town girls and boys
And he's making 
Way too much noise
He's scaring the nip 
Out of all of us, too
With such a big fuss
And the hullabaloo.

They say he possesses
A power scary
Making us all
In awe and wary
His lasers are like ours
It's true
But his are stronger
I'll prove it to you.

Just look at this
And be amazed
Although to some
He does look crazed
Have no fear
As I hear him explain
"It's just my reflection 
No power, no pain."




A little kitty ditty inspired by none other than just some shiny wood floor, but look at my reflection.

Even my toys are afraid to move!

~~~

Thanks to everyone for your patience as we are so busy right now..we'll visit when we can. Know we're always thinking of you..

Have a wonderful weekend!

Purrs,
Tom


36 comments:

Luna said...

You have a talented mommy, the poem is cute and I also like the reflections...kind of laser eyes!Really impressive. I guess you are thinking of hit that ball! MOL Anyway we could play together because I also like this game! hmmm I have one idea. Let's play together in our dreams okay! :)
Thanks for this beautiful post and I wish you and your adorable mom a great weekend!
love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

The Furries of Whisppy said...

At first we thought it was basement cat...

Cathy Keisha said...

Very cool picture and fun poem. I need some of them shiny floors. Maybe your staff can come over here? MOL! Love the lasers. It almost looks like you're sitting in water.

Tamago said...

I love the poem! And, love the reflection on the floor. You have very shiny lasers :-)

Marilia said...

I love the poem!!!

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

That is beautiful and so is the lovely reflection photo.. Take care.. Hugs GJ xx

The Florida Furkids said...

Those are amazing lasers!!! We liked your poem!

The Florida Furkids

Sparkle said...

There is a monster living in your FLOOR! That is scary!

Random Felines said...

that's a good poem....what a scary monster in the floor!! :)

CATachresis said...

Great poem and super photo!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is some spooky reflection! Have a great weekend friends!

Mr Puddy said...

Tom , you have to release your laser a bit, I start to get a cramp...MOL

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Wow! your mom really Good at poetry!♥♥ dat waz furry good,it rhymed too...... ^.,^

and we just can't believe how Shiney dat floor iz! you haz furry impressive lazerz and dey bouncing back atcha from da floor!! *Whoa*
You better Watch Owt you don't get burned!!
^..^ Yeah..... we almos thought it waz basement cat too! ^..^
Be Careful Tom.....

^..^ Headbonkz dude~

Shaggy and Scout said...

Those lazers look totally lethal!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is a great poem, and very powerful lasers.

Saku said...

Great picture, those are some lasers, MOL!

The poem is pawesome too!

Sasha, Sami, & Saku

Jans Funny Farm said...

We'd be scared to move too!

Hope the plans are proceeding as expected.

The Island Cats said...

Oh no! You're gonna burn a hole in the floor! ;)

Mary said...

Great and fun poem, Tom. Your Mom is super talented! No wonder your toys are too scared to move, you have a fearsome refection! :D

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

WOAH! Mega lasers!

Old Kitty said...

We LOVE your poem Mister Tom!!! Yay!!!And sometimes the most innocuous things provide the best inspiration!! More please! Take care
x

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

that is sooooooooo cool and your poem is wonderful!

Katnip Lounge said...

Ai yi yi!! We think we'd be inspired to RUN! Your Mom has sang froid to stand still and compose a poem...

Unknown said...

What a grrrrest poem and it goes so wonderful with that almost scary picture!
Kisses
Nellie

Unknown said...

The reflection is scary indeed, but your beautiful face - not so much.

Clooney said...

Wow, dem's powerful lasers for sure! We like Mom Julie's poem very much! Hope you all had a nice Valentine's, did Tink give Anastasia a valentine?

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Cloon, my man Tink did give Anastasia a valentine and she coughed up a hairball on it. Cupid's even given up on those two.

Ellen Whyte said...

MOL! We love it! Keep writing, Tom.

meowmeowmans said...

Those are some amazing lasers, Tom. And that floor sure is extra shiny! :)

Tell Mom Julie that we loved her poem!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful poem xx

Hilary said...

wonderful poem, I love it!

Oskar said...

Really cool!

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar

The Daily Pip said...

Your reflection is kind scary. Love the poem.

Thank you for your birthday wishes!

Your pal, pip

Sweet William The Scot said...

Oh thank goodness Oskar is here another dog. I like poetry. It reminded me of Reflections of my life, oh, how they fill my eyes, a song. It is nice to meet you Father Tom.
Thanks for stopping by my blog
Sweet William The Scot

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

I do understand that your toy´s don´t even dares to think to move when you put your scary lasers on :)

Sage said...

Oooooooooh, laser eyes!

Pee Ess: Tom, your Mom is so talented.