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Ode to Bode

November 29, 2023
By JordanC16 BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
JordanC16 BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
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My Bodhi, unique is a nice way to put it

Bodhi, you are different, Bodhi

You are odd, Bodhi

You are distinct, Bodhi

You are insane, Bodhi

You are unpredictable, Bodhi

But, Bodhi, you are not alone.


You are not alone because I vowed to never allow that.

Because the first time I saw you, alone in a cage vastly bigger than your 3 month frame

Rejected by numerous others 

Smooth black fur with an undercoat of stereotypes

I swear, I will do anything to keep that frightened yet hopeful look off your face for as long as you live, Bodhi.


Your snaggle tooth is caught on my heart and your paws leave permanent impressions on my body, Bodhi

When you purr, it moves my blood more than a heartbeat ever could, Bodhi

When your claws drag against my unprotected skin I know it's only because you wanted to be closer to me, Bodhi

Your presence could never be a bad omen Bodhi, you bring only happiness

Your existence is more than a Halloween accessory.

 

My life has only gotten better since we joined

Before you, I was lost and your energy brightened the stars that guided me to you, Bodhi 

You were alone, as was I, and once it was time

The magnets of our souls adhered stronger than the gravity that holds us to earth to keep us together for as long as it's worth.


The author's comments:

This piece is about my cat, Bodhi. He holds the biggest space in my brain and I actively try to bring him up as much as possible, because I think he deserves everything. He is just an active, innocent, and adorable little cat. People say a dog is a man's best friend, but I think Bodhi could easily replace any dog. This piece stems from my love for him. 


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