Disclaimer: This was the first ever forward that I got in my mail box. I got this almost 8 years back. I still have it in there and this has acted as an inspiration for me.Read on...
UGLY

His tail has long ago been lost,leaving only thesmallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch.Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby, striped-type,except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. "That's one UGLY cat!"All of the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave.
Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around his feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running, meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands,begging for their love. If you ever picked him up, he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbor'shuskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled.
From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was lying, it was apparent that Ugly's sadlife was almost at an end. Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back and lowerback twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home, I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling.
It must be hurting him terribly, I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging,sucking sensation on my ear. Ugly, in so much pain,suffering, and obviously dying, was trying to suckle my ear.I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then I could hear the distinct sound of purring.Even in thegreatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat wasasking only for alittle affection, perhaps some compassion. At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had everseen. Never once didhe try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get awayfrom me, orstruggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at mecompletely trusting inme to relieve his pain.
Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat there and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me morea bout giving and compassion than a thousand books,lectures, or talkshow specials ever could, and for that I will alwaysbe thankful.
He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred onthe inside, and itwas time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To givemy total to those I cared for.Many people want to be richer, more successful, wellliked, beautiful,but for me, I will always try to be Ugly.
-- Author Unknown
hey....ya rote a whole blog on a cat????wow....im sm1 who hates dem....eheh
ReplyDeletehey dat was lovely:D
ReplyDeletebtw author unknown???:O
ha more NITians intruding ur territory h?
ReplyDeleteref to rachelin aka reshma aka crazy;)
I hate cats!
ReplyDeleteBut i felt soo bad for Ugly :(
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ReplyDeleteVery touching story... made me think!!!
ReplyDeleteunknown author??
That's a touching story.. I used to have cats and it was a real pain when they die.. :(
ReplyDeleteCATS.
ReplyDeleteArgh!
*Pukes*
I've got bitten by them seven times.
And imagine i NEVER has a dog bite :\
I got pissed from her pic round there.
EW
I hate them like anything!
*GROSS GROSS*
Its a cat !!!
ReplyDeletethat was a great [post... but Yeah I have to agree with rachelin, I cannot stand cats at all!!!
ReplyDeleteBut this one shall RIP!
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ReplyDeleteIts makes me to feel bad about GOD for this UGLY cat,but its lucky enough to get a good man like you/unknown author!!!
ReplyDeleteMann aka Bubbles' new post
ReplyDeleteshe asked me to drop the link to everyone on her blogroll
Touche !
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless. And the lesson she taught is so true.
At times I think animals are much than us humans.
It was a very good post.i liked your blog.have to read it in detail.
ReplyDeletewill comeback.
thanx.
me too blog.
do visit.
hey...
ReplyDeletetht was a very moving piece of writing....
u made me realise tht its good to be ugly
:)
first time i went thru ur blog..
now i guess i constantly will
geethu
its a a fucking cat ! stop commenting here folks ! next post pls !
ReplyDeleteNice post!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the "Smelly Cat" song from Phoebe!!
ReplyDeleteWe have what we call "Lazy" dog....I mean seriously he is the most laid back dogdude ever...
A very touching story :)
ReplyDeleteU know Chriz, I used to love ur posts... Now, I have a new found love n respect for u... This time I'm serious.
ReplyDeleteThat was cute...
ReplyDeleteDude, ur font size really troubles... pls consider chnaging it
ok why am I crying now. cos this was so very touching Chriz! And I love cats.
ReplyDelete:*(
**its a a fucking cat ! stop commenting here folks ! next post pls !
mahatma plz show some respect and love for LIFE.
Keshi.
Cats are my favourite. Our dog at home is friendly with our colony Cat and disproves the saying "Dont fight like cats and dogs"
ReplyDeleteThere is so much to learn from these animals
BTW you are tagged...visit my blog
its still a cat !
ReplyDeleteok ! now its high time u realise that blogger need not always be a reflection of ones true nature !
u never know ! i might chose UGLY over u if i had a choice :p for a pet
A very touchy post indeed...
ReplyDeletewow
ReplyDeletethat was so touching...im not a catperson or anything, but still, i felt so bad
"Life is beautiful only if you're beautiful" told a guy when he put down an offer!
ReplyDeletePeople...People...
that was the most heartwarming and heartbreaking thing i have read for quite some time.
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ReplyDeleteauthor unknown
maybe u can write here till d known author is found back....
gud one...
ReplyDeleteshd touch every1's heart idealy...