A friend sent this to me on Face Book. It brought tears to my eyes

[Siwsan]

Poem from a Feral Cat 🐱
I may never be a lap cat,
or one who comes when called.
I may resist the hand that tries to touch
and some may think I’m flawed.
I may prefer my freedom
to your warm and cozy house
I may reject a bowl of finest foods
for the chance to catch a mouse.
But the box you put out for me,
Feels safe and warm and dry.
And I raise my eyes to thank you
when I see you walking by.
I eat the food you give me
I listen to your voice
I may never be a lap cat
but thank you for offering me the choice.
One day I’ll see the winter,
one day I’ll feel the rain,
I may grow old not knowing
there is freedom from this pain
I know you’ve tried to help me
and although my days will end
I may never be a lap cat
but I know you are my friend.
🐱❤️🐾
⋄ Author Unknown ⋄

[2naSalit]

1. ...

They wouldn't hang out with you or come to your yard if they thought you were a threat. They know you are safe and offer them a better chance at survival than without the food and shelter you offer them.

A very thoughtful poem.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. I had a little feral that lived on my porches for almost 10

years. Dubya was killed by a roaming dog in 2015. The only time I held him in my arms was when I carried him to his grave.
Thanks for posting.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. K&R

[SarcasticSatyr]

4. Thank you for posting this . . .

"He who feeds a hungry animal feeds his own soul"

- Charlie Chaplin -

[niyad]

5. KNR

[murielm99]

6. There is a feral who hangs out at the local Casey's store in town.

They feed and shelter him there. Several months ago, the employees found a home for him out of town. He did not stay. He was back at Casey's in a few months. He hiked the seven miles to get back to Casey's.

[KS Toronado]

7. Sounds like he got fed better at Casey's

Or maybe more petting.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

8. That's beautiful!

[Paper Roses]

9. Sad, true and beautiful. Thanks for posting this. Tears in my eyes. n/t

[3catwoman3]

10. This reads as if it were written...

...just for you.