Animal Lover

The youth displayed his gracious mind to the animals

Four cats took refuge in the shadow

Crows cawed from ground and trees

Heatwave hurts like poisonous arrow

Sun sucked water of rivers and seas

People are frightened of sunstroke

They avoid going out of their homes

World seems to be covered by smoke

All animals try to hide under domes

A strange thing happened suddenly

A youth came there from nowhere

He put some foods for the cat family

His eyes showed compassion and care

The cats started to eat the tasty food

They looked very pleased by the favor

The youth was very friendly and good

He was seen as a perfect cat lover

He waited until they finished eating

Some foods remained in the hamper

He looked at the crows in the meeting

He wished to show better temper

He made small balls with them

And threw them here and there

Crows enjoyed food gathering game

They were happy with their share

Cats and crows are friends of mankind

The youth displayed his gracious mind

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a nicely original & imaginative way to show us a contrast between people who are stuck & blinded by their indoor living routine, & those of us who are more tuned into the outdoor animal world. I write many animal poems & stories so I'm always going to enjoy a fellow animal lover. It feels like your writing & your thinking is uninhibited, which makes your message feel unexpected, even tho it's familiar.

[zainul]

I am very grateful for the wonderful review.
It is very inspiring.When an animal lover like you comes to appreciate a fellow poet it brings a great pleasure.

[Marie]

What a wonderful y oung man this was. I hope others learned from his example.

[zainul]

Thank you Marie for appreciating the characteristics of the young man.He is a very smart handsome and polite young man.I asked about his education and other acti9vities.He is a Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA).The most interesting part
of the story is his family lived in the third floor of a staff quarter situated in the government colony.He started to feed the cat family regularly for the past one year.Recently his father was retired from the government service and thus his family had to shift to a rented house located about a kilometer from the colony home.The youth comes everyday from their rented house just to feed and take care of the cat family.I saw a kind of rare commitment of the youth.
I am very happy to share the facts behind the poem.

[Marie]

THank you I like to know stories such as this. It makes me feel good to know people like this young man are part of today's world.

[zainul]

You are most welcome.
I am very glad that you liked the real story.

[icelandicblue]

I love animals and from this poem I believe you do too. How we treat animals says much about our own humanity. I enjoyed this poem very much.

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for the great support.
You have nicely pointed out that how we treat animals says much about our own. humanity.

[Jon Roggie]

Lovely sentiment. Nicely written.

[zainul]

Thank you Jon for stopping by to glorify the piece.

[Jon Roggie]

My pleasure.

[zainul]

Mine too.
Thanks a lot,dear friend.

[Kawaiikitty96]

I liked this. It was beautifully written and reminds the reader that the world outside our homes, computers, and cell phones often gets ignored

[zainul]

Thank you for the splendid review.This means a world to me.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is a wonderful poem about acceptance and kindness.Very lovely my sweet Mr Zainul :)

[zainul]

Thank you Vidya for coming to inspire me like an angel.
I am very glad to read your lovely compliments.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are always welcome my sweet, sweet friend :)

[zainul]

My infinite pleasure,my lovely friend. :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

The pleasure was all mine to read and review your awesome work :)