Cat
I crave her silky softness
As her slender body moves
Graceful passes so alluring
Still my touch she dares reprove
When I call to her she listens
But to hasten? no not she
Though I beckon - she ignores me
Too aloof to hear my pleas
So I sit alone in silence
I'm no fool, I shall not beg
Then this flighty, flirty, vixen
Soon is rubbing on my leg
© 2015 Janie Lazo. All rights reserved.
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Excellent portrayal of a cat!
ReplyDeletePerfection! I love the rhythm of this poem. Thanks for sharing it, Michelle.
ReplyDeleteJust the perfect picture of a cat, and your rhythm & rhyming tells the story beautifully too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a well-crafted poem. It draws a cat in a way that a painting can't.
ReplyDeletepaints the perfect pic of a cat they all have such
ReplyDeletedifferent personalities you did a beautiful job at defying that
The first ditty of the month is purr-fection! Brava, Janie! And thanks for sharing, Michelle! =)
ReplyDeleteAw, lovely. Cats always return your love--you just have to be a little patient:>)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else, Janie. I especially like the way you set the "flirty vixen" mood with phrases like "silky softness" and "graceful passes." Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteMy cat is just like this. Affection has to be on her terms only.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your kind comments. Thank you Mummy Cat ( and our cat Bellatrix) for the inspiration. Thank you Michelle for sharing. I am looking forward to reading the other submissions!
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