Ode To A Cat
by Marea Needle
I think that I shall
never see
A cat that sheds as
much as thee
Thy fur that sticks
is all around
On chairs, on mats
in little mounds
I sweep the floor,
you shed some more
I wash the rug and
you just shrug
You should give
thanks I tolerate that
Or you would be a
crew cut cat.
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Cat Kisses
by Bobbi Katz
Sandpaper kisses
on a cheek or a chin-
that is the way
for a day to begin!
Sandpaper kisses-
a cuddle and a purr.
I have an alarm clock
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Perversity
by Peter Neumeyer
Confounding my human,
I ask out, having
entered;
ask in, having outed,
and nip the naked
heel.
Reason me no reasons.
I go by other stars.
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A
Cat's Prayer
Author Unknown
Now I lay me down to
sleep,
The king-size bed is
soft and deep...
I sleep right in the
center groove
My human can hardly
move!
I've trapped her
legs, she's tucked in tight
And here is where I
pass the night
No one disturbs me
or dares intrude
Till morning comes
and "I want food!"
I sneak up slowly to
begin
My nibbles on my
human's chin.
She wakes up
quickly, I have sharp teeth -
And my claws I will
unsheath
For the morning's
here and it's time to play
I always seem to get
my way.
So thank you Lord
for giving me
This human person
that I see.
The one who hugs me
and holds me tight
And sacrifices her
bed at night.
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Cats
are Wonderful Friends
Author Unknown
Gentle eyes that see
so much,
paws that have the
quiet touch,
Purrs to signal
"all is well
and show more love
than words could tell.
Graceful movements
touched with pride,
a calming presence
by our side --
A friendship that
takes time to grow --
Small wonder why we
love them so.
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A
Cat in My Lap
by Karen Boxell
I know I have a lot
to do,
So many things - see
them through.
There are clothes to
clean, grass to mow,
Cookies to bake,
seeds to sow.
But I really can't
do all these things in a snap.
Because, you see,
there's a cat in my lap.
He stretches and
rolls and gives me a wink,
From his sleepy gold
eyes - just a small blink.
I smooth his long
tail and tickle his tummy,
He yawns and purrs
to tell me that's yummy.
The telephone rings.
The paper boy taps.
No move do I make.
There's a cat in my lap.
Bright sunlight
dances across the floor,
To warm my small
friend just a bit more.
A happy prisoner am
I in my chair -
Some moments of
peace - not a care.
I think I'll take a
little nap,
With this soft,
furry ball, a cat in my lap.
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Cat
Owner's Prayer
Author Unknown
Because I'm only
human,
It's sometimes hard
to be
The wise,
all-knowing creature
That my cat expects
of me.
And so I pray for
special help
To somehow understand
The subtle
implications
Of each proud meowed
command.
Oh, let me not
forget that chairs
Were put on earth to
shred;
And what I like to
call a lap
Is actually a bed.
I know it's really
lots to ask
But please, oh
please, take pity;
And though I'm only
human,
Make me worthy of my
kitty!
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MASTER
FULL OF
Del Kavanagh
(used with permission)
Sitting here
upon the fence
I'm master of all I survey
I spit and polish every paw
To trespassers I show a claw
This fence is on my territory
I'll trounce all that challenge me
I'm sitting here upon the fence
Master of all I survey
"Oh No! The owner of the fence
Is heading up this way"
I fix on her a steely glare
There's no one that I can't out stare
I tell you I won't budge an inch
I'll stand my ground, I will not flinch
Well, maybe I'll get to my feet
But there's no way that I'll retreat
My eye's are trained on her approach
Casting baleful glances of reproach
"I think the woman's a bit of a twit
Why does she need a fence where she doesn't sit"?
I think I might step back a pace
Conceding one inch is no disgrace
"Oh! Now what was that I heard?
Was it a mouse, or maybe a bird"?
I think I must investigate
So what! The woman's at the gate
Don't make out like I took fright
I was prepared to stand and fight
But really what's a hunter to do
With the prospect of fresh food in view
Well, it wasn't a bird and it wasn't a mouse
And the woman's gone into her house
Minus any fear of consequence
I take a leap with confidence
And here I sit upon the fence
Master of all I survey
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