Yesterday our cat Josie joined Cookie and my mom at that big lake house in the sky.

photo: melaniemauer.com


Ode to Josie
by Jennifer Wheeler

Lap warmer,
Mouse catcher,
Window percher,
Breed ambassador.

You might say you wore many hats,
But I only ever saw you wear antlers.

Award winner,
Punham ranch dweller,
Couch topper,
Prey stalker,

You might say cat-cat beef-beef,
But I always thought Schnitzel was pork.

Fence walker,
Avid scratcher,
Noodle snuggler,
Expert napper.

Of all the cats I ever knew, (and thanks to Chuck Griffis I've known a few);
There's never been one I liked as much as you.

WE LOVE YOU JOSIE!!!