I'm Ugly

DebacleX · 02-10-2009, 02:31 PM

Read this, to the full. I found this on a site, me, Jacob, and I wanted everyone to read it, it's sad, beautiful, and amazing.
Read it all, and repost it:

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love.

The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been, was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one itme, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His talk has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest 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 the children were warned not to touch him, the adults thew rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come into their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave.
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Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned your hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked, until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl up his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness. Whenever he saw children, he would run to them, 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.
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One day, Ugly shared his "love" with the neighbors' huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment, I could hear his screams, and tried to rush to his aid. But by the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end.

Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shaping, a gaping tear in the white stripe 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. 'I 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 he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly, battle scarred cat was asking for only a little affection, perhaps some compassion.

At that moment, I thought Ugly was the most beautiful loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at the completely trusting me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterward, 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 more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that, I will always be thankful.

He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, and beautiful. But for me, I will always try to be Ugly.

maximum · 02-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks for sharing that

Phoebe_ · 02-10-2009, 05:30 PM

Aww you made me cry. Sounds like the story of my puppy

yilduz · 02-10-2009, 05:33 PM

My late dog was actually one of the cutest you'd ever meet, but this story kind of reminds me of her in a way.

Nobody would give the poor girl a chance, she kept moving from owner to owner until I ended up with her. I loved that dog, and she loved me and the rest of the people in her life very much, but she had been so scarred by the life she had to live that there was nothing I could do. We had to put her down a bit more than a week ago, one of the hardest things I've ever done.

DebacleX · 02-10-2009, 06:24 PM

It is extremely sad, and yes, I did cry too reading this story. It just shows you that no matter how ugly or terrible something looks on the outside, it really and truley is the inside that matters.

donq · 02-11-2009, 02:09 AM

Very touching and moving. Thanks for sharing this.

hubbychan · 02-12-2009, 12:32 PM

You really made me cry...
I think were the same..in some aspect..
Thank you for sharing...

shahab6 · 02-12-2009, 11:05 PM

this was a long read but it was good

kev · 02-13-2009, 10:04 AM

great post

rep added

the dot stop · 02-13-2009, 10:09 AM

Wow...
Very Sad,
but yet inspiring story.

michelshawn · 02-21-2009, 12:29 AM

its sad.

but nice story

**NPQueen** · 02-21-2009, 07:16 PM

What a heart warming story, Im crying. Thank you so much for that. I needed a little heart warming this very minute, HUGS!

**Blake** · 02-21-2009, 08:37 PM

Truly inspiring story thanks for sharing.

dgridley · 02-22-2009, 07:48 AM

Rep added.. will repost. Thanks!

We have an ugly cat in our complex we call "Yellow". He doesn't trust anyone but me because he's been mistreated so much. He desparately wants to be loved and cuddled and I'm the only one he'll let pick him up. He follows me like a dog and always sits at my feet, making sure he touches me in some way.

Last night I picked him up outside, all scarred, cuts all over.. he buried his nose in the crook of my arm and started purring as I scratched the scruff of his neck. Then I brought him inside for a bowl of milk.

Took me two years to get him to come inside and I still have to carry him in. Last year I tried that and he tore my venetian blinds apart trying to get back out. This year, he stretches as far as he can.. scoping the place out then he lays on my lap in the recliner a bit..

He may be Ugly and he's ugly for a reason. But he gets better looking every day.

02-10-2009, 02:31 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
DebacleX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 1,445 Follow @debaclex	I'm Ugly Read this, to the full. I found this on a site, me, Jacob, and I wanted everyone to read it, it's sad, beautiful, and amazing. Read it all, and repost it: Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been, was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one itme, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His talk has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest 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 the children were warned not to touch him, the adults thew rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come into their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/558445-im-ugly.html Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned your hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked, until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl up his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness. Whenever he saw children, he would run to them, 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. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=558445 One day, Ugly shared his "love" with the neighbors' huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment, I could hear his screams, and tried to rush to his aid. But by the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end. Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shaping, a gaping tear in the white stripe 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. 'I 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 he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly, battle scarred cat was asking for only a little affection, perhaps some compassion. At that moment, I thought Ugly was the most beautiful loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at the completely trusting me to relieve his pain. Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterward, 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 more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that, I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for. Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, and beautiful. But for me, I will always try to be Ugly. __________________ www.politicalcartoon.info \| www.thebile.com

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DebacleX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 1,445 Follow @debaclex	It is extremely sad, and yes, I did cry too reading this story. It just shows you that no matter how ugly or terrible something looks on the outside, it really and truley is the inside that matters. __________________ www.politicalcartoon.info \| www.thebile.com

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dgridley NamePros Legend Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 18,396 Follow @davew3b	Rep added.. will repost. Thanks! We have an ugly cat in our complex we call "Yellow". He doesn't trust anyone but me because he's been mistreated so much. He desparately wants to be loved and cuddled and I'm the only one he'll let pick him up. He follows me like a dog and always sits at my feet, making sure he touches me in some way. Last night I picked him up outside, all scarred, cuts all over.. he buried his nose in the crook of my arm and started purring as I scratched the scruff of his neck. Then I brought him inside for a bowl of milk. Took me two years to get him to come inside and I still have to carry him in. Last year I tried that and he tore my venetian blinds apart trying to get back out. This year, he stretches as far as he can.. scoping the place out then he lays on my lap in the recliner a bit.. He may be Ugly and he's ugly for a reason. But he gets better looking every day. __________________ davew3b tumblr blog \| davew3b posterous blog Last edited by dgridley; 02-22-2009 at 08:00 AM.

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