My Old Cat Herman

My old cat Herman sure looks like vermin When we douse him with a bucket of water His teeth start to chatter, gets mad as a hatter His master, he'd sure like to slaughter! With unearthly growls, slinks round on the prowl For a spot to get back his lost dignity Under the couch he retreats like a grouch We crack up in a mood of frivolity! One day we'll pay for this game that we play Herman's gonna rip away at our flesh With an unearthly meow, like a demon from hell He'll pounce - his dignity refreshed! So here's what I learned bout the time I got burned By this human-like piece of machinery We've now learned a truth, Herm does rule the roost He's responsible for a change in the scenery! © Jack Ellison 2012
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Date: 12/7/2022 2:10:00 PM
Funny one! Cats are such a joy - great entertainment in the home. Always, Laura
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Date: 12/24/2012 7:29:00 AM
I am more of a Dog guy myself. I did enjoy the poem though.
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Date: 12/25/2012 6:39:00 AM
I do think cats imagine themselves as superior to us humans! Doggies just want to please! LOL Cheers, Jake
Date: 12/23/2012 12:12:00 PM
Our new cat rules the roost, too. Thank goodness we don't need to bath her... I once had a cat that got fleas and had to wash her. She screamed the whole time and stood on her tippy toes trying to get the least wet as possible! Poor kitty!
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Date: 12/24/2012 6:17:00 AM
Cats rule!!! They can entertainment you for hours... that is when they're not napping! LOL Love and hugs, Jack xox
Date: 12/23/2012 9:09:00 AM
Ha ha, lol, this is quite the funny verse my friend! I sure did enjoy reading this incredibly wondrous and amazing poem this morning! You sure can create some of the most hilarious poems ever Jack, I love this write! What a joyous piece, Great Work!!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/24/2012 6:15:00 AM
Your are very kind with your praise my friend! Merry Christmas, Jack
Date: 12/23/2012 7:54:00 AM
Lol, cats sure don't like baths! They will fight you tooth and nail. That is just too funny, Jack. I can just see him all wet and is planning his revenge :) Enjoyed!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/24/2012 6:14:00 AM
Cats are hilarious! AFV shows how crazy they can act sometimes! I always get a kick out of watching them! Love Jack
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