The Cat In The Night

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Belief Related

I sat alone on a tragic night

Feeling completely torn apart

By all of the terror and fright

That had welled up deep in my heart


Then across the way I saw a cat

Bright orange with accents of white

He came to me on the stone I sat

Limping along with all his might


I took notice of what he might have gone through

Rejection, abuse, hurt, and loneliness

But still a smile came to

Even over my pain and kindly mess


He stood strong, even by himself

His white paws were a light to his path

And his past problems set aside on a shelf

To grow character and no longer wrath


His chest crescend with light

Pooring out of his deep soul

Shining brighter than the flames of night

This strength didn't come from words he was told


But rather while in his miseries

He had to depend on a greater force

That was deep within his memories

That would ultimately determine his course


And as he walked away

The tip of his tail shone like a light

Giving me hope that one day

Once I get over this mountain's height


I will be a light unto the world as well

Because fortunately my current pain

Will not condemn me to Hell

But rather grow me and remind me the mansion my God has lain

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Right now in my life I am going through something really tough. Honestly I think one of the toughest things I have ever been through in my life. So one night when I was feeling a lot of anxiety and stress over the situation, I drove to a random spot and sat outside contemplating life and such. And this cat really did walk up to me randomly and just sat there comforting me. So I wrote this poem shortly after out of gratitude. Sometimes in really tough situations you just have to take pleasure in the smallest of things and recognize God's actions through everything.

I know this poem is really basic and not impressive, but my hope is that it at least sounds good and gives encouragement to maybe someone else who is going through some difficult times. Let me know what you think! Comments, criticism, and advice as all welcomed and appreciated =)

KindredSpirit's picture

I feel it so strong

I too

Am going through the toughest part

Of my life.

My heart is with you.

KS