Cats.

Yes, all ours - first a black and white moggie, then joined by a Burmese, and followed bt a Siamese. Each its own'persona' - frequently 'non grata'.

 

 Cats

 

 

Cats? Cats?

I’m tickling one right now.

It purrs; nuzzles my hand for more.

Later, I try again;

It glares at me

Then licks frantically

At defiled fur.

Cats are perverse, you see.

 

In the garden,

Stalking Stealth slithers,

Chin on the ground,

Bottom up and swaying,

Pouncing. Two cats scamper

Joyfully.

Cats like fun, you see.

 

The same action pose,

The same pounce;

This time, a welter of feathers.

No fun now; not with a bird.

With a mouse,

The cruel stalk and play of death ensues;

Only the cat has fun.

Cats can be cruel, you see.

 

Feed a cat,

Not from the same tin twice,

Dear me no!

It may condescend to the odd prawn though,

And not there again;

It sits gazing at where, this time

It chooses to dine.

Cats are fussy, you see.

 

When your desire for a snuggle

And a cat’s coincide,

Cats have no equal

In the recesses of your neck,

Warming the shoulder,

Pacifying with a

Throaty, throbbing growl;

Comfortable cats

Think they’re motorbikes, you see.

 

 

My caterwauling, catatonic,

Catastrophic little friend,

Cataplexed, I see you crouching

Silent on your catamount,

Watching juicy birds fly by,

Catch a bird? What me?

Categorically stating,

Catechismically relating. Even from the

Catacomb.

Cats are innocent, you see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Just for fun - don't take it too seriously.

Reviews

[Emily Rose]

Oh how clever! I can see how much fun you're having in this poem - I love how each stanza encompassess a different mode of how the cat's react to the world around them. The last stanza is a especially clever, with all the "cat" words - "catastrophic," I think, fits the best. Some of the other words perhaps not so much, but I can still see what you're going for. My favorite line is the one that compares the kitty to a motorbike - it's so true! Thank you for making me smile!

[Belator Books]

This was indeed pure fun, yet the dichotomy of cats shone through: elegant but with primeval hints. Social AND solitary, depending on mood. One cat can leave such an impression upon a family that when they go, they cannot be replaced nor forgotten. This piece seemed to embody that feeling quite well. Cheers.

[R J Askew]

Great stuff, full of humour based on observation. I cld not help but think of several human cats as I read.

[Faith Jones]

I really love this John and would not dream of criticsing it! You are quite obviously a cat lover, and cat observer par excellence.

[Lily1111]

Even being a "dog person", I could appreciate all the wonderful characteristics of cats in this delightfully written poem. I particularly liked the last lines of each verse ..Cats are fussy, you see....., Cats can be cruel, you see... I thought that added a wonderful element and made it even more enjoyable to read. It is as if you are introducing the characteristics of cats to someone who has never laid eyes on one before. Just for fun - oh yes, by all means.

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

Very cute! I love cats! more than dogs...I have 2 of them. One of my cats loves me, and when I see him inspires me to write a poem too. I never wrote one yet, but this one says a lot of the same things I had in mind. You write in short stanzas, which, in a way, represents cats thinking. Most of them are quick, open to new things, and curious. i like that about this poem. thanks!

[Emily Elizabeth]

I loved this. As owner of two bundles of fluff n fun myself, this poem perfectly sums up the lighter- and darker nature to cats. It's a really sweet, touching poem with a lovely quaint rhyming scheme. Fantastic. Well done!