Last night Bun did the cottage proud
As I was watching I’m a celebrity .Mary slowly walked in front of fire to warm her old bones
And Bun walked with her, her paw swatting Mary’s tail as it dragged on the floor.
Mary drew her teeth, for a moment then Bun let go conceding defeat
And the sisters sat together for a while, side by side
Quietly and gently
Silent Night.
ReplyDeleteDetente. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful x
ReplyDeleteAdaption in action, like a young sibling fooling around when it's clearly prime napping time. Can't help think Winnie may have been the glue, if still with you, bless her heart.
ReplyDeleteSeeing Mary reminded me of our Beagle when I was a kid. We had a nice gas fire grate in living room, and she and I would lean on each other to get the better warmth advantage. It is so good to see Bun gradually warming up to the dogs and I hope Weaver eventually gets there too. Some cats just really are loners.
ReplyDeleteNina
Dear Mary, she knows that there's no need for fur flying, just a look! They're all finding their place in the pecking order. Not long now before they'll all be snuggled up together in front of the fire. You've raised your fur kids well, John! xx
ReplyDeleteIt appears they've reached an understanding. Xx
ReplyDeleteLife lessons come in all sizes!
ReplyDeleteBless Mary for her patience and understanding.
Hugs!
Such a sweet, peaceful moment.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww!
ReplyDeleteNicely done. Harmony achieved
ReplyDeleteRespecting your elders... a great idea from a young cat. Harmony achieved. They'll be snuggled up together in no time.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful, a warming post, thank you John. Jan
ReplyDeleteThis is the start of a beautiful friendship.
ReplyDeleteFamily, finally they can
ReplyDeleteshare space and affection
- Mary
A truce has been achieved. Bun knows her place.
ReplyDeleteSweet! Gigi
ReplyDeleteHope they can all enjoy each other more now.
ReplyDeleteAnimals giving us humans a lesson. Lovely,
ReplyDeleteYou could do a whispered David Attenborough wildlife commentary.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is exactly the way animals learn to live together. Very similarly Ginger will wash and groom Mavis' face until he gets fed up, but with Suky he knew he was only allowed a couple of licks before she would be fed up with him and start to get annoyed. It only took a couple of growly warnings for him to understand the time limit.
ReplyDeleteSuch wisdom for a young cat.
ReplyDeleteWe had an old barn cat that showed up at our house in the country and she would lick our then very small puppy as they lay in front of the fire at night. The puppy got bigger and bigger and the cat would pause and stare at the expanse still to be groomed. She came to a sad end, but her last winter with us was cozy anyway.
ReplyDeleteCeci
Mary drew her teeth? Wow what a clever dog! Unless of course you mean Mary bared her teeth.
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