Haku's Christmas Dream

12/20/2018

A Tail of Christmas Trouble

It was the week before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - except fur the Catnip Mouse. I had just nestled, all snug under the Tree, when a vision of salmon treats came flying to me. The smell drew me in, my tum gave a growl, and before I knew it my paws were on the prowl.

They led to the kitchen, unerring in their aim, and crept toward the cupboard as I called out by name. 'Now Chicken, now Tuna, now Turkey and Beef. On Salmon and Crackers and thin slices of Cheese!' I drew back my paw, was turning around, when pouncing toward me came ShiShi with a bound. Her furr was all fluffed, from her tail to her cheeks, and she stepped right between me and the treats!

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All I Wanted Fur Christmas

After laying a paw on the top of my beef, she pushed it back in the cupboard and hissed at me 'Thief!' Her eyes how they twinkled, but they weren't very merry - no one would ever mistake her fur a fairy. Or rather, a Santa Paws elf, if you please - I just couldn't figure out how to appease - My sisfur can be such a tattletale kitty. I was filled with remorse - and a bit of self-pity.

My thoughts how they flew, simply churning around. If only I'd snuck better and hadn't been found. 'Purrlease don't tell Santa about my fell slip - twas only a dream - I was caught in its grip!' The treats in my dream had led me astray - if only I could think of something better to say. Imagine my wondering eyes when they saw, my sweet sisfur ShiShi lower her paw. She mewed at me softly, then winked with one eye. 'I was just teasing you silly!' She turned with a sigh.

And I heard her exclaim as she vanished from sight, 'Don't eat too much now, it's Christmas Eve night!'

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Merry Christmas to All! Much Love From Haku🎅❤

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