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Feline Grace: An Ancient Love

In Tribute to the Old Egyptians' Reverence for Cats

By Henry BergPublished 11 months ago 2 min read
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Feline Grace: An Ancient Love
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In sands of time, where secrets lie,

An ancient land beneath the sky,

A civilization stood apart,

With reverence for cats, they held them close to heart.

Oh, the cats, beloved and adored,

By the old Egyptians, their spirits soared.

Amidst pyramids, sphinxes, and golden tombs,

Their love for felines bloomed.

In the realm of gods and pharaohs' might,

Cats shimmered with an otherworldly light.

With eyes like emeralds, mysterious and wise,

They were revered, a blessing in disguise.

With graceful gait and lithesome leap,

They wandered through temples, secrets to keep.

Their presence enigmatic, their aura sublime,

In those ancient times, a symbol of divine.

Protectors of harvest, guardians of fate,

In their eyes, the mysteries of the cosmos await.

Bastet, the lioness, goddess of joy,

She embodied love, a celestial envoy.

The old Egyptians saw in cats a reflection,

Of their own grace and introspection.

In their sleek fur, they found solace and peace,

Their silent companions, their troubles would cease.

With gentle purrs and a tender nudge,

Cats offered solace, an eternal grudge.

They soothed the weary, eased their strife,

A connection unspoken, a bond for life.

They danced through palaces and sacred halls,

Witnessing secrets, guarding ancient walls.

Their quiet presence, a soothing balm,

Through turbulent times, a tranquil calm.

Oh, how the old Egyptians loved their kin,

Those whiskered creatures, untamed within.

For in their hearts, they understood,

Cats embodied wisdom, as only they could.

In temples, they were revered, divine,

Worshiped with reverence, a sacred shrine.

Their majesty honored, their spirits revered,

For the old Egyptians, their love persevered.

Through art and stories, their tales were told,

A love unbreakable, a history to behold.

In the sands of time, their legacy lives,

Their devotion to cats, an enduring archive.

So let us marvel at their ancient ways,

At the bond they forged in those bygone days.

For cats, our cherished, enigmatic friend,

A love that transcends, a tale without end.

In their eyes, the old Egyptians found,

A connection profound, forever profound.

For cats and humans, a love entwined,

Feline grace, a treasure to find.

Why they loved them, we now understand,

In cats, they saw a sacred strand.

A testament to loyalty, grace, and might,

Their love for felines, an eternal light.

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