Lord Dill-Dominius

I've been trying to get Naomi and Townes to write something every day.  Either an entry in their journal about what we've done and seen, or something more creative.  I found a great book of writing activities and prompts for grade school kids.  One of the ideas was to have your students write about their pet -- maybe a letter to them, or a play about them, or a poem inspired by them.  I knew Naomi would like this one.  She misses our cat Dill.  We all do.  We've also been reading about ancient societies and the first codified laws and coming up with our own.  She combined the two writing exercises here.  I love it.  And if you've ever met Dill, you know how fitting it is.

Lord Dill-Dominius and the Land of the Felines

It was the year 3000 and 2 when Lord Dill-Dominius came to the throne of the Land of the Felines. Joyous years were those when he reigned, for he was a kind but determined and faithful king.

He exiled most rodents and condemned some to the pit of snakes. Everyone rejoiced,“Cupboard peskies, or food nibblers of thy houses will be no more!” he shouted, as he threw kibble to his cheering subjects.

The “fortunate” few rodents that weren’t condemned or exiled, were sauteed or grilled or fried or even put in sushi! Only to be thrown to the welcoming maw of the King and his court.

Though probably the most wonderful thing out of all the wonders King Dill ever created was the Code of Dill-Dominius

It was a code of laws that implied, justice, friendship, and peace throughout the words.

Here are some of them:

You will not hurt or damage any of another Felines property

You must help if help is needed from your neighbor (only if it’s a good cause)

Be kind not violent

Enjoy beauty and do not wreck it for your own prosperity

Be kind to your human(s)

Respect, that you have what you have

Chicken is the holy meal, do not waste it

      Thank you for listening to my recollection of the reign of Dill-Dominius

- Scholar Kastay Kit