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The Animal Psychic by Mark Tulin- Visual Verse

The Animal Psychic – Visual Verse
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THE ANIMAL PSYCHIC
Mark Tulin

My grandpa had an obsession with animals. He believed that cats and dogs were once human. He analyzed each animal that came into the house. He then determined the type of personality they had as a human.

“See that hound; he was a very depressed bookkeeper. Numbers made him so sad that he overindulged in whiskey. And that white cat with the red color. She used to be a very anxious woman who was afraid to leave the house, hid in her bedroom most of the day, and only came downstairs at night for food."

Grandpa's first wife developed severe allergies, and no matter what her doctor prescribed, she was unable to find relief. Leaving my grandfather was the only cure. He made sure that his next wife was pet friendly.
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I am an author, poet, humorist, and short story writer living in Long Beach, California. I write about various topics, from my early childhood in Philadelphia to my years as a family therapist and finally to my soul-searching in California. These are poetic narratives that may have humorous or serious content or both. Either way, I hope my poetry and stories resonate with you. My books include Magical Yogis, Uncommon Love Stories, Awkward Grace, Junkyard Souls, and Rain on Cabrillo.

8 comments on “The Animal Psychic by Mark Tulin- Visual Verse

  1. Rosaliene Bacchus's avatar

    Your grandpa was definitely onto something about our cats and dogs 🙂 A pity he couldn’t use his talent/gift to understand his wife’s needs.

  2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I like the twist with the wives!

  3. Theresa's avatar
    Theresa

    Oh gee, that evoked a giggle from me. Thank you, Mark.

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