Cats

I've had cats for all my life, Can't seem to do without one; Mischievous and filled with love, Curious, coy and winsome. Gentle, quiet, patient things, They try hard not to bother; But when they think you now have time, They're in your face and cover, Your book or papers or whatever, You are trying to read, "You're still at last so pet me now, You really must concede; For you've ignored me all day long, And all day I've waited, Now cuddle me and scratch my head, And I will be elated." They seem so self sufficient, So quiet and aloof, But they really long to snuggle, And be close to us in truth. To me a cat is such a love, That when all's said and done, You really need one in the house, It's just not home without one. Judy Ball And when a cat really loves you they bring you "wonderful gifts" and lay them at your feet. Usually something they caught and killed but it's a gift of love none the less. Mine brings me dead mice and birds. (gross) But he does this because he loves me and wants to give me something nice. To him, that's nice. You gotta figure on the mentality you're dealing with. He's a cat!

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2011 10:25:00 PM

Judy, you are having very different experiences from me. My two are total indoor cats afraid of mice and even of most insects. ONly one is at all affectionate even though I try hard to get them to like me. I always end up with loser cats but I still love them!

Judy Ball
Date: 8/19/2011 3:05:00 AM

I have seen a few cats that were not cuddley but they usually come around when they see you like them. But yoou have to do it on their terms. I usually try to adopt their actions and body language to better communicate with them. They seem to like that. God |Bless and thanks bunches for stopping by. JB (purrr)

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/17/2011 7:42:00 PM

Awww, kitties are so awesome...I just adore and love them to pieces! You are so right, they bring gifts. My sister who lives out on the farm has an outdoor friend and he brings gifts to her every once and awhile. Yes, they are mice and small birds just as you said! We love cats in our family but currently are in the swing of our life where we don't have one...sad too! Needless to say, I love you poem, so meaningful!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Judy Ball
Date: 8/18/2011 2:13:00 AM

Yes indeed. I had a Siamese who was my baby before I ever had a baby. She tried to teach me to mouse. Brought me a live one and laid it at my feet and when I didn't chase it she ran after it and tried again. I'm sure she thought I was retarded but loved me anyway Cats are great. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB

Richard Moriarty

Date: 8/17/2011 6:33:00 PM

Judy, cats are irritating, I live in the country keep a number of them [from 1-20 depending on their sex life at the time] to keep the mice/rats from invading us from the fields. The coyotes end up feeding on them, which depopulates our crop of cats, they are a necessity, but I like dogs better. Cats are sneaky and selfish, sorry, I loved your poem, but tcats are next to armadillos....Your buddy, Rich

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 7:13:00 PM

Not really. I can tell you've never tried to get to know one personally. You must read my "Smokey Tales". About a cat I had as a little girl. My first friend and first playmate. He saved my life as a baby. Got my blanket wrapped around my head and the cat got my mother to follow him to my room. JB