You are currently browsing the motyka.org weblog archives for the day Friday, December 24th, 2004.

The Cat Carol

Posted In: Everyday life — December 24, 2004 @ 2:08 pm — Stephanie

I have had somafm’s irreverant holiday stream on all day, and this song came on. The next thing I know, I’m crying like a baby! hehe. Seriously… I really did. Everyone who knows me knows how big of a softy I am with regards to animals, particularly those of the feline persuasion. I’m sharing it, because it warmed my heart and reduced me to tears.

The Cat Carol

The cat wanted in to the warm warm house,
but no one would let the cat in
It was cold outside on Christmas Eve,
She meowed and meowed by the door.

The cat was not let in the warm warm house,
And her tiny cries were ignored.
’twas a blizzard now, the worst of the year,
There was no place for her to hide.

Just then a poor little mouse crept by,
He had lost his way in the snow.
He was on his last legs and was almost froze,
The cat lifted him with her paw.

She said “Poor mouse do not be afraid,
because this is Christmas Eve.
“On this freezing night we both need a friend,
“I won’t hurt you - stay by my side.”

She dug a small hole in an icy drift,
This is where they would spent the night.
She curled herself ’round her helpless friend,
Protecting him from the cold.

Oooooo

When Santa came by near the end of the night,
the reindeer started to cry.
They found the cat lying there in the snow,
and they could see that she had died.

They lifted her up from the frozen ground,
and placed her into the sleigh.
It was then they saw the little mouse wrapped up,
she had kept him warm in her fur.

“Oh thank you Santa for finding us!
“Dear cat wake up we are saved!”
…”I’m sorry mouse but your friend has died,
there’s nothing more we can do.

“On Christmas Eve she gave you her life,
the greatest gift of them all.”
Santa lifted her up into the night sky,
and laid her to rest among the stars.

“Dear mouse don’t cry you are not alone,
you will see your friend every year.
“Each Christmas a Cat Constellation will shine,
to remind us that her love’s still here.”

–Bruce Evans

Ok… see what I mean? If you were not moved and still don’t care about the animals left to fend for themselves during the coldest of nights, then you lack a heart at all. Please think of the homeless animals this winter and perhaps leave a little food or water out. Maybe even build a small shelter for that stray kitty that roams the neighborhood? If you can catch the cat, bring him to a shelter. Don’t let them freeze to death! If we all helped spay and neuter just one homeless cat or dog each, we could make such a difference. Please help!

Also, the message of the song is so beautiful, especially in times like these. Please treat your fellow earthlings well and resolve to celebrate peace this year and every year. Ok, I’m tearing up again. :/

*looks out the window to see if there are any mews or miceys that want to come in. Who could leave a meowing cat outside during a blizzard? I mean, really! What jerks! Peace, Stephanie, peaaaaace.

No Comments »