Friday, 2 AM
A sound awakens me–
the cat vomiting—
I wipe it up from the floor
return to my warm bed
cat cuddles against me,
his purrs
a calming motor
till they stop—
he’s asleep–
I’m not.
I listen to the night sounds
through winter-fastened windows—
no summer sound of mockingbird
singing through the night,
only the buzz of a distant highway
and planes carrying people far away.
But I’m content to be here–
my husband turns in his sleep—
my cat softly snores,
I close my eyes and dream.
Grace is hosting the final Open Link Night for dVerse this year. dVerse will be on break until January 1, 2019.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
We could tell when our cat fell asleep. Her purr became snoring.
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Nothing like the sound of a cat puking to get you up and out of bed fast!
My lovely dog decided he really, REALLY needed to go out at 4 am… He promptly rolled up onto his bed and started snoring right after. I lay there for HOURS…
Sigh,,, Your poem is lovely though 😉
Hahaha. Thank you. At least I didn’t have to open any doors or go outside, Dale.
There is that.
I hope your cat is feeling better! That’s one way to be woken up though, haha.
Thank you, Jade. It is indeed!
Poor kitty…I hope he’s feeling better.
A third wish for your kitty kat to feel betta!
Thanks so much, Marian!
Thank you, Jill. I hope so, too.
The carefully chosen phrasing and clipped style works very well here Merril – I will be back for more…
Thank you, Scott.
I sense a poetic report of an actually event.
Haha–thank you, Frank.
Ah, very beautiful and sweet, sorry about your little kitty, hope she’s fine now.
Thank you, Holly. I’m not sure. I hope he is, too!
This is delightful – and comforting to know that when I’m lying awake after an animal interrupt (cat or dog), perhaps I’m just one of many in similar circumstances. Our calico cat fits your description. When she’s purring, we have a bed vibrator …
Thank you! Those purrs are comforting!
I like how this ends with finally all dreaming.
Thank you, Frank!
Wonderful description of a restless winter night Merril. I am occasionally awakened by the blood-curdling SCREAM of our Shih Tzu have a seizure. First time I heard it I thought a muder had been committed in the hall. Such a HUGE sound from such a small dog. Found out it’s not uncommon for the breed. I think it’s your husband’s turn to clean up the next hairball. 😉
Thank you, Rob. That scream must be something. Being awakened by a scream like that must have been scary–at least the first time. Our old lady cat (now gone) used to howl. 🙂
Oh Merril, I know this scenario so well! As I type this, my little cat, Mojo, is walking across my desk. She always sleeps on my hip and I get stuck in that position so as not to disturb her. But it’s worth it for the purr and gentle snore!
Awww–yes, Kim, that’s it exactly!
This took me back to keeping awake listening for the sounds of new babies breathing
Thank you, Derrick. I remember those times, too.
I too, have been pulled from my bed at the sound of an upchucking cat.
Not a pleasant surprise. Thank you for stopping by.
I hope your cat is feeling better. Love the night sounds during winter season but looking forward to: summer sound of mockingbird
singing through the night.
Enjoy your holidays!!!
Thank you, Grace. Both cats seemed a bit iffy yesterday, but today they both seem fine. 🙂 I hope you enjoy your holidays, too.
I can only imagine waking up like that… but often it takes forever to fall asleep again.
Thank you, Björn. Thank goodness neither thing happens often to me.
such a lovely poem Merril – you are tucked between softness and love, i would lie awake just breathing in all the blessings, wishing you a very lovely new year!
Thank you for your lovely comment, Gina. A happy new year to you and yours.
Thank you Merril. lots of love from the equator to you too
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You brought me right there, into your bedroom. Heard the cat puke, even sensed Doug turning over. Not certain he’d appreciate this. But I’m sure you will. Nice job.
Thank you, Janet. 🙂
The contentment coming through was a surprise. This starts at what one would think to be a scree against the circumstances of insomnia, but the contentment surprised and humbled me. Nice choice, not to be always tumbled by circumstance. Mindful and sweet.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Lona. Yeah, I don’t usually have any problems sleeping, and I wasn’t really troubled by it–just a bit worried that my cat was sick. (But he seems fine now.) I’m behind on reading, but I’ll get to yours soon. 🙂
I am catching up on the trail too. computers are down at work, nothing to do, chance to get on the poetry trail and feel some… contentment in the throes of circumstance. 🙂
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