Poor George! With my new book coming out in under two weeks I have been a wee bit obsessed of late with all things cat
because, of course, the book is all about a slightly haughty cat called Narelle who believes she is a queen.
So I’ve been sharing about the book, and I’ve been sharing cat jokes and I have collected up a lot of cat themed props for school visits and events. All very exciting.
Except if you are a dog. And not just any dog, but George. My dog. He is more than a little miffed by all this cat-themed fuss. In fact, he thinks it’s a cat-astrophe. And perhaps the ultimate insult was when I used him in a meme to promote that cat book:
View this post on Instagram
Maybe, just maybe that was one insult too many. But, when times get tough, sometimes it’s good to work your thoughts out through writing. So George took himself off to the kennel, and wrote his way out of his funk. Here’s what he came up with:
I came into her life
Furry
And trembly
And ever so cute.
And she told me she loved me.
I sat on her lap
Woofled when she came near
Slept under her feet while she worked
And she told me she adored me.
I posed for her Instagram photos
I walked her on the beach
Made sure she got up every morning
And she told me I was the love of her life.
And THEN
I saw her new book.
With a cat
On the cover.
And that cat
On every page.
And she called that cat
Queen.
And I wondered
If her professions of love
Had been truthful
But then
She took me to the beach
and she cuddled me on the couch
And she whispered sweet nothings
And I knew no cat
Could ever take my place.
And she told me I was right.
(Copyright Sally Murphy, 2023)
He is indeed right. Because while I am super-duper excited to be bringing Queen Narelle into the world, my fictional Narelle is never going to take the place of warm, furry, George. I’m so grateful to have him bringing joy – and a dash of silliness – into every day.
Another thing I’m grateful for is Poetry Friday, a day each week when poets all over the world post poetry goodness. Today the host rounding up all this fun is Patricia.
Sally, I am sorry that it took me so long to come by your post. Congratulations on your Queen Narelle book and for Prince George’s poem. It makes the time that I am traveling back home from my Uncle’s funeral breeze by. Now, I assume that it is your time to hug George.
Ha! Sweet George. ❤️ Congrats on the new book, and congrats to George for working through his crisis. 🙂 One look at him tells us all we need to know about how much you love him!
Yes, we all know how George feels, but understand that this little wrinkle will straighten out in the end. Your new book and cat-character sounds adorable!
Thanks Janice. Yes, George will cope with all the fuss – deep don he knows he’s the dog for me 🙂
This is so dang sweet, in the best way. George is gonna need his own King George book, though. Just sayin…
Oh he’s been angling for a book, don’t worry about that! And I have certainly been toying with a dog one 🙂
Sally, This sounds like an adorable book! Congratulations! We have dog- cat competition love in our house everyday since February. Now they are finally starting to love each other! You have George a lot of loving reassurances. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Carol. I have been toying with getting a cat but for now George is an only pet, and I suspect he’d like to keep it that way 🙂
Congrats on the new book. It looks like one I need to have! The poem made me laugh. I’m sure our dog feels the same way about our two cats.
Thanks Susan. George makes me laugh every day – so it seemed apt that he write a poem to make others laugh too 🙂
Congratulations on the book coming, Sally, and for giving George his rightful place in your own world. Fiction is good but real life is better, right?
Sure is! Thanks for dropping by.
I am loving your courtiers series on IG! The names you come up with are PRICELESS. I’m glad George had some quiet/kennel writing time to process his feelings and realize that he occupies your whole heart!
Glad you’re enjoying them Mary Lee. I’m having fun making them.
As darling as Queen Narelle looks, I am very relieved to hear that George holds his rightful place in your lap/heart! What cat is going to get you up and make sure you walk on the beach?? #TeamGeorge
George thanks you for the support, Patricia. #blessed