The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again

The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again

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The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again by James D. Maxon

Published:

2008

Pages:

58

ISBN:

1440485275

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The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again

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A nameless cat lives in a town of dry, unhappy people devoid of moisture, joy and creativity. How did the townspeople get this way? Who stole the moisture? And how can one crafty cat return moisture-and life -to his town?

Book Excerpt

through the window and escaped their swindle."

Now the cat was very interested in what the fool had to say. "Can you tell me how to get there?" This 'King' must be in cahoots with the sponges, he thought.

"The journey is only as long as you desire. The distance is always the same. It's to the west; I don't remember the rest. I just danced and pranced all the way."

The cat sensed that the fool wasn't very dependable when it came to important things, as if he had his head in the clouds, and rarely thought of anything but himself. At least the annoying thing had given him some useful information.

The cat excused himself, and the fool just hopped and wiggled and giggled on his way, while continuing his bizarre song:

"Where to next?

Some place to jest.

Without any cares,

or hard things to bear.

No one to love,

other than me.

No friends to hug,

just fun and glee.

Nothing holding me back,

nor things to pack.

Alex Martin - Love and Loss and the Perils of War
FEATURED AUTHOR - 'The Plotting Shed' (see her blog http://www.intheplottingshed.com/) was Alex Martin's first writing space at the bottom of her Welsh garden. Now she splits her time between Wales and France and plot wherever she is. She still wanders aimlessly in the countryside with her dog and her dreams and she can still be found typing away with imaginary friends whispering in her ear, but these days she has the joy of seeing her stories published and the treasured feedback from readers who've enjoyed them.