The grass isn’t always greener on the other side…

Hi (Furry)furriends💗

You better take a rest somewhere else

Stippie…

because you’re grounded

and I have to stay in as well…

so I don’t want any distractions 

from you anymore…

because I have a story to tell…

and it’s all about you…

and it started Tuesday morning at 6:30…

you had been staring at that pot-angel

for quite some time…

and looking out for a moment…

that there was no chaperone nearby…

and if she was…

you purrtended

that you were just playing around…

and exploring other things…

like you were distracting us

with what you’re up to…

but Granny saw it in your cattitude

and face

for a long time…

that you would try…

when she didn’t keep an eye

on you…

and when I was trying to climb 

in the apple tree

which I could…

but once I was in the middle of the tree

I didn’t know how to get down anymore

as I don’t jump from up there

on the ground

like you do…

so Granny had to help me

to put me safe on the ground again…

when we saw you jumping on pot-angel

and from there over the fence

of the neighbours…

…who have doggies…🙀

Granny and I were so worried…

I was walking back and forth

and heard you crying meowing 

not knowing how to get back to us

into our garden…

Granny ran to the neighbours house

calling for you

but it was so early in the morning

that no-one heard her…

as effurry one was still asleep…

and you didn’t dare to get away from the fence…

so she ran back to our house

and still saw me stressful

walking from one side to the other…

and it broke Granny’s heart to see me like this

and to hear you calling for her

…she really felt so helpless…

and I saw her tears running from her eyes…

in that moment a wonder happened…

you found your way back over the fence

and because of the barriers

you had to jump from up there

to the ground…

that’s why Granny has spoken to you

admonishingly…

and had also to built another barrier

on top of the fountain…

for your own safety…

…because you tried to jump on the shed too…

and she had to find another barrier

for pot-angel

because she felt sorry for me

that I had to stay inside too

because of your actions…

so until Grandpaw came home from work

she skewered the pot-angel…

and when Grandpaw was home

he and two-feet grandson

put pot-angel next to other pot-angel…

so you can’t climb it again…

with all its consequences…

and besides you have to learn…

that the grass may look greener on the other side

but that doesn’t mean

that there’s no danger…

So we’re very 

T H A N K F U L

that this story has a happy end

and that we are allowed to go

in the garden again…

WITH Granny…

she keeps an eye on us

all the time…

she even irons in the garden

to be sure Stippie is there too…

she says she needs to gain trust in you again

so no more alonies for us

until then…

but she has to admit

that you have been a very good boy since then…

you really made it up to her

so she can have faith again in you…

Granny knows that I listen better…

most of the times…

and I don’t even want to know 

what’s on the other side…

I know what I have

and not what I get

and besides

I don’t what anything or anyone else

then my Granny and Grandpaw…

*mumbles*

“I can’t jump that high anyway…”

And now let’s do a poem for my furriends

Angel Sammy and his brother Teddy again

on this picture…

“I feel like a fish in the water

even if no-one can see

swimming is one thing 

that I learned very quicklee

and that I adored

even before I was born

remember the kicking

from left to the right

inside your tummy

effurry day and effurry night

just like a mermaid

flipping around

but better hold me tight now

before I splashdown.”

😺Have a Happy Thursday my furriends😸

🙏Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie🙏

– D o u b l e  P A W K I S S E S –

🐾😽💞

Where are you Thankful for today?

Get inspired by the real poets among us

E N J O Y ! !

😸

25 Comments (+add yours?)

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  2. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar Tails Around the Ranch
    Jun 09, 2023 @ 22:19:48

    Yikes, glad there was a happy ending. Best to head the barriers-they’re for your protection little one.

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  3. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs's avatar Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
    Jun 06, 2023 @ 00:12:08

    Whoa, Stippie, its a good thing those doggies were inside their house and asleep…Phew! Hope you’ll not try that again…ever.
    Peachy, we think you are an excellent story teller.

    We love your poem!

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  4. The J-Cats's avatar The J-Cats
    Jun 04, 2023 @ 15:06:51

    Stippie, there’s a reason for that saying “Curiosity killed the cat”!
    You have such a lovely home – why would you want to go anywhere else?

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  5. meowmeowmans's avatar meowmeowmans
    Jun 04, 2023 @ 04:45:36

    Stippie, you scared all of us, but especially Granny and Peachy! Please stay in your own yard, okay? Your garden is beautiful and wonderful, and you do not need to explore elsewhere, okay? XO

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  6. cat9984's avatar cat9984
    Jun 03, 2023 @ 17:25:32

    Glad it worked out in the end. Too much curiosity is not always a good thing

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  7. Eastside Cats Blog's avatar Eastside Cats Blog
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 20:21:50

    Stay home, Stippie!

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  8. The Oceanside Animals's avatar The Oceanside Animals
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 17:34:00

    Charlee: “Yikes! That is frightening! We are glad Stippie came home safe from the doggy side of the fence! I would be much too scared to try something like that myself!”
    Chaplin: “I would consider it, maybe, if I thought there was something very interesting on the other side.”
    Oona: “OVER THE FENCE OONA GOES!!! WOO-HOO!!!”

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  9. The Island Cats's avatar The Island Cats
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 14:53:59

    Stippie, you must stay in your own yard. You don’t want to lose your outside privileges.

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  10. easyweimaraner's avatar easyweimaraner
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 11:24:03

    we totally agree… maybe the grass is greener there, but the real greenies are always at home ;O)

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  11. Loulou's avatar Loulou
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 10:50:14

    We were worried about that fence as it looked climbable…Maybe something at the top that curves inward. That’s what we have – a piece that is bent toward the garden that could not be scaled even by a kitty. Wow what an adventure and so scary….so glad it turned out well especially for granny.

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  12. The Poupounette Gang's avatar The Poupounette Gang
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 10:08:05

    That was very, very naughty of you! You mustn’t scare Granny like that! Ever!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  13. draliman's avatar draliman
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 07:34:43

    Oh no, I’m glad you made it back safely 😮 You’re born explorers 🙂

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  14. songbird1329's avatar songbird1329
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 05:26:42

    That is a scary story. Glad everyone is ok

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  15. The Brian's Home Gang's avatar Brian
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 02:03:35

    Oh my goodness, you sure scared Granny and I’m glad she figure out some more safety measures so you two can still enjoy the garden. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  16. Marsha Gay's avatar Marsha Gay
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 01:52:04

    How exciting, but I must insist, no more of that.

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  17. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum's avatar BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 01:41:00

    Neffkitty STIPPIE what were you thinkin???? Mee an BellaSita are so upset that you went up an over THE fence!!!!
    An Peachy climmin THE tree was not a guud idea eether!! You cuud have hert yoreself!
    Neffkittiess you gotta bee carefull…pleese! No wunder Granny was so furry upset! BellaSita Mum wuud bee a wreck if mee did this…..
    Wee ❤ LOVESS ❤ you both so much.
    ***paw kissess*** Aunty BellaDharma an (((huggiess))) Aunty BellaSita

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  18. 15andmeowing's avatar 15andmeowing
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 01:29:01

    I am really glad the story had a happy ending. You should be grounded for at least a month for that scare. Cute poem. XO

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  19. Genevieve Petrillo's avatar Genevieve Petrillo
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 00:55:22

    OMGoodness, Stippie! That is the craziest story I ever heard. I’m SO relieved there’s a happy ending! In your own garden and close to Granny is ALWAYS the best place to be. No more fence hopping!
    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  20. mary mcneil's avatar mary mcneil
    Jun 02, 2023 @ 00:07:52

    We are so glad that this saga had a happy ending…and that Granny is so diligent in protecting you two. We know you young’un will want adventure, but we want you to stay safe.

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  21. utesmile's avatar utesmile
    Jun 01, 2023 @ 21:59:25

    What a scary story. Your garden is so wonderful, you have no need to go anywhere else. Yet you are young and like jumping of course. So I think Granny will have to be extremely careful with you two to keep you safe.
    Glad you are all ok and together again.
    It must have been a shock for Granny.
    Keep safe my darlings.

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  22. Carole Schulman's avatar Carole Schulman
    Jun 01, 2023 @ 21:59:03

    STIPPIE! You frightened your mommy half to death. That was as hard on her as on you. And seeing you afraid made it even worse. Our moms love us so much. We can’t bear seeing any of our kitties in distress. You must be a GOOD boy! Both of you.

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  23. Memories of Eric and Flynn's avatar Memories of Eric and Flynn
    Jun 01, 2023 @ 21:57:57

    Oh Stippie! You mustn’t frighten Granny like that. You were lucky that it was early and the dog wasn’t out. Be a good boy or you will lose your garden freedom

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  24. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap's avatar The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
    Jun 01, 2023 @ 20:58:09

    What a week y’all had and thank goodness you’re all back together safe and sound but I must acknowledge your athletic skills. Have a pawsome weekend. ❤️🐾

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  25. onespoiledcat's avatar onespoiledcat
    Jun 01, 2023 @ 20:52:37

    Oh dear! Stippie sometimes curiosity can be a DANGEROUS thing! You were lucky the doggy didn’t find you and that you were able to figure out how to get back over the fence. Now that the pot angel is moved maybe you can STAY SAFE! You must not be so “adventurous” – you do have the best home, best humans, and best brother EVER so stay this side of your fence and be happy. Now – that poem about the little boy “fish” in the pool that you wrote is absolutely AWWDORABLE! We just love it……!! Good job!
    Love and Hugs, Teddy

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