Magic

Glassy, green eyes Narrowing in on me, The gaze: raw, piercing. First, fierce Then disinterested. Back to sleep, Curling into a soft, impenetrable mound Atop the couch. I relax, following his lead. All is well: after all, he's Just a cat, A pet Possessing no strange powers. Yet, red eyes in the dark stir in me: Some magic is going on here, He, the keeper of the secret, Can never disclose.

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Darren Watson

Date: 1/31/2014 6:44:00 AM

If only that cat could speak , What a poem he might inspire. loved it. Thank you.

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/13/2014 12:52:00 PM

Cats are so mysterious - you expound on this in your fine work. Tolkien wrote a poem where he says - "The fat cat kept as a pet - he does not forget". Best Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/31/2013 11:30:00 AM

Cute one..Those cats can get a hold of our lives.Enjoyed reading this one today.Welcome to soup..May your stay be long with many more great post like this one..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/31/2013 2:16:00 AM

- Welcome to P-Soup, Barbara ! - Like this one, well done !! - Nice to read your first poem here. :)) - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - (Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours). - My first greeting to you from Norway. - I will come back to read more .... another day :) - All the best for the year 2014 ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Debra Squyres

Date: 12/30/2013 4:09:00 PM

Hi, Barbara !! Welcome to Poetry Soup !! I so enjoyed reading this !! I like a bit of mystery thrown in to a poem... leaves one wondering and wanting to know more. You have planted excellent images in my head with your words.

Skat A

Date: 12/30/2013 1:55:00 PM

Catie, is a great person Barbara, ha, love the little cat twist. Hope you are enjoying the holidays, Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, This is deep!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Deb Wilson

Date: 12/29/2013 10:45:00 PM

ah yes I know those eyes well! I have a kitty with those eyes...very well written ...warm welcome to the soup Barbara!

Karen Anglesey

Date: 12/29/2013 6:41:00 PM

Interesting perspective of the cat. Very intriguing and nice imagery. Well done. Welcome to the Soup :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/29/2013 3:14:00 PM

hey, welcome to Soup. Just read about you in Catie's blog. I love cats and I loved how you presented the cat as the "keeper of the secret." it's a great thing to imagine about one's cat!

Barbara Boyd
Date: 12/29/2013 8:38:00 PM

Andrea- thank you so much for the warm welcome. I have surprised myself with this poem. I have not written a poem in decades. So, be patient, I'm just getting warmed up..I want to read EVERY POEM but alas, it is impossible right now. So, I will start to look at yours soon..what a cool way to meet someone..through poems!!!!!!! Barbara boyd

David Williams

Date: 12/29/2013 11:52:00 AM

Barbara a huge welcome to the soup I hope you have a happy time here, this one projects a very good image and yes cats are just like that, well done…David

Barbara Boyd
Date: 12/29/2013 11:56:00 AM

David- thank you so much for your reply. This is exactly what I need to continue on...barbara