You asked for a cat
A cat poem & some cat art
You asked for a cat
Did you not receive that?
Well yes, as a matter of fact
Seems we’re right on track
And I do not wish to send her back
Even when curtains, she hack
Even when plants, she snack
Even when sister, she whack!
Slow blinks, purrs, biscuits, no lack
And other charming felinities that
Do not rhyme with cat
How it all began
One patience-trying September afternoon, the kittens and I were in disagreement about what should or shouldn’t be tampered with. Many a plant, many a curtain, many a chair, and many a kitten did suffer in the scuffle.
A question landed in my mind: “You asked for a cat. Did you not receive that?”
I answered. “Well yes, as a matter of fact. So I suppose we are right on track.”
My wave of overwhelm dissolved into laughter. I had indeed received exactly what I asked for. They are both sweet and sinister, both devious and delightful. And how lovely it is to have cats, I’ll never go back.
Since that moment the kitten chaos continues, as do the poems. I’ll be washing the dishes or de-furring the rugs when a single line and its adjacent rhyme will arrive in my head. Before they slip away, I grab a pen and begin to locate the other puzzle pieces that form the final poem.
At first it was just a couple, then before I knew it, it was time for a new notebook!
What a joy it is to share them here with you and break the spell of fearful, hidden art, locked away in cabinet dungeons and gloomy Google docs.
I hope that they may bring some lightness to your day.
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.” - Charles Dickens
Thank you for reading, until next time…
I’d love to hear if any of what I’ve shared has brought up memories or connections for you. All are welcome, deeply fascinating and valid. I often think that this is the real magic of sharing art - the words, imagery and memories that unfold and the places we go when we experience it.
And if you feel so inclined, do share this poem with your fellow friends of felines.
Have a beautiful day,
Aimee
Cats and cat poems and cat art. People love cat art! After my last cat died I was afraid my Dire Wolf just might eat a cat if I let another one in.
I've got some dog and Dire Wolf Art some with poems on my pixels Art site.
When I was 3rd floor walk up it was always cats ...then border collies....now the Dire Wolf.....
I like the Art and poems....
Dodobbird.pixels.com
Do you know a cat who hacks, snacks or whacks?