Feeding Old Gray Cats
Lord,
you don't just use the big shots of the world
to do great things,
but you use us little guys too.
And everything that you put in my hands to do
has equal importance;
everything from writing portry that can reach the world
to sweeping floors for Mom
to feeding the old gray cats.
You did say that if we
"just give a cup of cold water
to the least of your little ones,
we will not lose our reward."
Jesus, you have called me
to feed the old gray cats
who keep begging at my door,
and it is a wonderful thing,
They live because of me,
and it is a wonderful thing to behold.
And that is reward enough for me.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentOh yes! When we feed the old gray cats, may our hearts overflow with joy. Thank you Shirley!
Well done - thanks Shirley!
I have a soft spot for animals too. Great poem. God uses us even for little deeds.
Very nice.
beautiful poem, shirley!! so very true, too. God uses us in our weak moments too. makes a stronger person in God's eyes.
your lovely poem speaks beautifully of the kindness within your heart, bless you Shirley Ann!
me too I am the catlady of the neighbourhood
Very nice Shirley....may we all be rewarded in heaven by our good deeds.....
Shirley, I think you know that my cousin died recently - she was 57 yrs old. She was disabled and lived alone w/ her little dogs and she fed the stray cats in the neighborhood. I often wonder what happened to all the cats she fed. I pray someone has picked up where she left off. Cheers, my friend :)