My dog, Honey Bear, wrote a poem for Ani’s Advent 2019. Ani is Sue Vincent’s adorable and talented pup. The spelling is atrocious, but there is a translation for those who don’t read “dog.” I hope you get a smile. Happy Holidays from Honey Bear.
Dear Santa,
I’m having an interesting time with the resident cat here… I have to say, it isn’t as difficult to get on with as I thought it would be.
They are weird… but then, so are two-legses and I like them.
I mean, I’ve had a few problems with them before, invading my garden and such…
But maybe it is like she says about two-legses… you just have to get to know them, one at once, and then they seem different.
Mind you, Honey Bear seems to have got to know a bunch of them and the poem she sent me tells me that maybe I should still be a bit wary…
Much love,
Ani xxx
A translation by Diana Wallace peach of Honey Bear’s Poem:
Christmas with Cats
by Honey Bear
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I don’t like cats
In the Christmas tree
They make a big mess
And blame it…
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Myths of the Mirror 
Lol… I won’t read this one out loud since my two cats usually sit nearby. 😀
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Thanks for the visit, Kevin. I’m glad this one gave you a laugh. Honey Bear had a great time pulling this together. She’s a fan of Ani’s poetry and had to try one herself. But yeah, don’t read it to kats! Lol
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I really like your blog. A pleasure to come stroll on your pages. A great discovery and very interesting blog. I’ll come back to visit you. Do not hesitate to visit my universe. See you soon. Happy Holidays.
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Hi There. I found your comment in my spam folder. I’m so sorry that I missed it, but better now than never! Thank you so much for the visit and the kind comment. Have a great week!
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This is one of the most adorable posts I’ve read from a dog. Genius!!!
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Thanks, Stephanie. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It was Honey’s first poem and first blog post, but she had a great time. She hopes it wasn’t too hard to read. 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas, my friend. ❤
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First poem and blog post? I think Honey did a fantastic job! 😀
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Thanks Stephanae. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year!
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Same to you!🎉
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I just loved the poem! Having a Feline Overlord, I can attest to the fact that cats are crafty. Thanks for the laughs, Diana!
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Thanks for the visit, Teri. Those Feline Overlords think they rule the house (and tree). I’m glad you got a laugh out of this one. Enjoy the holidays and have an awesome new year. 🙂
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OMG this is so cute! Now, I wonder what the cat would write? 😀
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You might let Zoey write a post one day when you and the muse are too busy. 🙂 Cats are great at promos, which authors usually aren’t. And they’re good typists and spellers. I’m glad you enjoyed this one, Julie. It was a blast to write. Merry Christmas!
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Oh man, that’s a great idea!
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It works too. 😀
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This us just adorable, I got such a big smile, it’s so heartwarming 💜❤️
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Thanks, Holly. Really rather silly, but it was fun to write. And it is based on true events! I’m glad you got a smile out of it. May your cat respect your tree or there might be an anti-kat poem in your terrier’s future. 🙂
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Haha! Kitties can have a real ball with Christmas trees. My dog 🐶 Tide is a stubborn unsociable lovable old man!
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🙂
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How cute!
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Thanks, Betsy. Based on trying to decipher my grandson’s phonetic writing when he was about 4. I’m sure you can relate. Hope you’re ready for the holidays. Enjoy the hype! Lol.
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That’s rather impressive writing for a 4 yo, though, I must say.
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🙂 The dog is fifteen.
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🙂 🙂
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Oh, this is delightful, Diana. And I love the hand…errr paw-written poem. Hugs on the wing!
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I’ve read some delightful stories and essays by well-spoken (well-bark-ing?) dogs, but never before a poem. Honey Bear is a poet and perhaps doesn’t even know it, but I laughed and nodded at her right-on rhymes. 🙂
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She did a decent job, Pam, considering this is her first try. I had a few suggestions for her, but she liked it the way it was, spelling and all. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed her masterpiece. It was great fun to post. I hope your holiday season is shaping up nicely. Happy Writing, my friend. ❤
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Adorable!
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Thank you. My dog is terrible at spelling, but she wanted to participate in the challenge and was very proud of her hard work. 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays!
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Adorable fun poem 🙂 Happy Holidays!
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Thanks, Louise. I’m glad you enjoyed this silly post. It was great fun. Perhaps Merlin will write a post one day. Lol. Have a great weekend and I hope your holiday season is shaping up!
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I’ve drafted a ‘day in the life of Merlin’ post from his perspective 😀 It was fun to write and I’ll post it one day!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂
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Pinky the Cat wrote a post a couple of years ago. It was pretty popular. I imagine a post from Merlin would be great. 😀
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Okay, that gave me a chuckle and a warm feeling of empathy.
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Glad you got a laugh out of it, Jay. Honey Bear is exhausted from her writing and blogging adventure, never mind the cats. She’s snoring at my feet. Thanks for the visit, and Happy Holidays. 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Thanks, Jennie. I actually based this on memories of trying to read my grandson’s 4-yr-old phonetic writing. It was such fun to figure out what he was trying to write. I’m certain you can relate. Happy Holidays!
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I can definitely relate! 😀
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Oh, my, that was so delightful! I got a huge sloppy grin out of it, LOL!
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Thanks, Mae. Just a bit of holiday silliness between all the hectic running around. It was fun to write. Hope your holiday is shaping up nicely. Personally, I’m looking forward to January! Lol. Merry Christmas.
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I’m soaking in each day of December and stretching them out to last. I turn into a perpetual sentimental sap at this time of year!
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I’m so jealous. I’m a total grinch and can’t wait for it to be over. Lol. I like your approach! ❤
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🙂
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My dog likes tearing up pieces of paper, instead of writing on them… I guess I should train my dogs more! Hahahaha…
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Ha ha ha. Yes, train your dog to write poetry! I had a cat, Pinky the Cat, that took over the blog about 2 years ago, and he was very popular. Lol. Thanks for the visit, and starting my day with a laugh. Happy Holidays.
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You have very talented pets! Hahahaha… 🙂
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Very nice, Diana. Well done, and great job by honey bear… it couldn’t have been easy for her. 🙂
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Thanks, Steven. I start losing it about this time of year, so have to be a bit silly when the opportunity presents itself. This was inspired by trying to decipher my grandson’s writing when he was 4. Happy Holidays.
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lol… ah, then that’s sort of silly-brilliant. Happy Holidays to you and your multi-talented clan. 🙂
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I was looking for the ‘love’ button. Very fun!
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Awww. Thanks, Sheri. Honey Bear and I have a great time with this. It’s the time of year when I need a little silly fun to break up the craziness and pressure of the holidays. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’ll let HB know when she wakes up from her nap. Lol. Happy Holidays!
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Τhe letter was so sweet! And what a lovely poem! It would be perfect for a children’s book with Christmas poems and stories.
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I don’t know about that, Basilike, but Honey Bear is very proud of her first pome. Lol. We just went a bit to the silly side. Happy Holidays. ❤
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Sometimes we need the silly side, especially near the holidays. Happy Holidays to you too!
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Lol, love this Diana! ❤
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Thanks, Debby. Honey Bear and I had a lot of fun writing this for Ani’s Advent countdown. A bit of creativity as the Christmas rush sets in. She’s been napping all afternoon, recovering from her morning blogging. 🙂
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Lollllllllllllllll 🙂 x
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Ani loved Honey Bear’s pome… and is so glad it was reglobbed 🙂
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I was just takking a nap after all the globbing this mroning. But mom got me up to say thank yoo agan. We luv yor poetree too Ani. Merry Krismas!
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Merry turkey-time, Huny Bare ❤
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SO darn cute. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, JD. We had fun with this one. Honey Bear is all tuckered out from her morning of blogging, asleep on the rug and snoring. She thanks for the comment and wishes you a joyous holiday season. ❤
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Hi, Diana! I loved Honey Bear’s poem. It put a big smile on my face. I love all animals, but we all know how messy and temperamental cats can be, so I’m team Honey Bear! 😉
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We’ve only lost one glass ornament so far, so not a bad start. Honey is snoring right now, or she’d personally (slobber-lick) thank you. I’m glad you got a smile from her pome. 😀 Merry Christmas.
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Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too!
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What a cute post and poem. I read the letter without translation. Honey Bear made my day. (I don’t have a cat, Honey.)
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Thanks for reading, Mary. I guess you can read “dog.” This is actually based on my grandson’s 4-yr-old phonetic writing which required a lot of translation by his mom. It was fun to pull together. Happy Holidays, my friend.
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I did!
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Thanks for visiting, Kerfe. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Dogs are quite talented though their spelling could use some work. 🙂 Season’s Greetings.
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My mother’s dog used to “guard” the Christmas tree. But she never told us what she was thinking!
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Wonderful! ❤ Merry Christmas to all….
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Thanks again, Bette. HoneyBear is worn out from all the blogging. She’s snoring at my feet. Have a lovely week, my friend.
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So cute and lovely! 👏👏♥️
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Thanks so much for stopping by. It was fun to write. (And Honey tried hard to get her spelling right). But she is a dog. We’re glad we got a smile out of you. Happy Holidays.
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A joy to read! Honey is awesome! 🤗😊
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Great fun! I saw this letter at Sue’s blog, thanks for the smiles Diana. Have a wonderful week.
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You’re welcome, Balroop. Just a bit of silliness amidst all the hustle and bustle of the season. I’m glad you enjoyed it. ❤
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Fun stuff. Just what I needed today. Thanks Diana.
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Not a very serious post, Brad. But you know dogs… not very serious creatures. Honey Bear sends you a slobbery lick. Happy Holidays, my friend. ❤
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Thanks. Please give Honey Bear a lick from me. 🙂
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Pfft. Dog hair. 🙂
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OK, a pet will do. 🙂
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😀
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Ah, heading off to read the rest – blame it on me – was the phrase that continued on my head. Let’s see if I got it right.
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Ha. Thanks, Jina. Honey Bear thanks you too. She’s loving the attention right now. Happy Holidays, my friend.
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Good one, Honey Bear!
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Thanks, Noel. Honey Bear is a budding poet. Now she just needs to get her spelling down. Hope you’re having a lovely holiday season. 🙂 ❤
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OMG. That’s adorable. 🐶 Love the name, too. Will pop over and check it out. (Glad there’s a translation since I’m a cat person.) 😉
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Thanks, Sarah. Perhaps your cat will write something one day. Pets actually make great bloggers and book promoters. Ha ha. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Happy Holidays.
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Too cute and precious! ;-)))
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Thanks, Kevin. A fun one to pull together. My grandson wrote like this at age 4 and it was a blast to try decipher. 🙂 The dog did her best. Have a great week!
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Even more precious!!!!
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Love it–the dog’s letter, the cat sitting serenely above it all, and Honey Bear’s answer. How very darling.
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Thanks, Jacqui. Just being silly amidst all the hectic bustle of the season. HB doesn’t like the Christmas tree much to begin with. We’re eager for January. And thanks for the Santa connection – our 3rd year!
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What a lovely poem. I wish you a cat-free Christmas.
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Thank you. It was silly, but fun. My dogs used to write lots of letters at this time of year, and we enjoyed getting busy with another one. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Happy Holidays. 🙂
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So cute! I love it ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks, Theresa. It was silly for sure, but lots of fun. Happy Holidays. 🙂
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