A Book of Etiquette

     a book of etiquette
       for my new pet
     though given with love
       made her upset

     she pawed it around
       forced it open
     then shoved it away
       not like I was hopin’

     perhaps I am to blame
       for thinking a cat
     would prefer a good read ~
       to a live mouse or rat
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Rodrigues Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:43 PM
I guess she didn’t eat every word with a proper knife and fork…lol
Lawless Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:06 AM
let the cat out....with all the "rats" in Chicago.....it'll be hissing at the door by daybreak......
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Ha, ha! You got that right, John!
DiMino Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 7:37 AM
I know. I hear ya. I tried a toy mouse, for entertainment...cat looked at me like, you've got to be kidding. Even with catnip on my brains I know the difference. How about you, and cross dressers?!-- Meow meow meow:))LoL 200,000 comedians out of work, and my cat wants to be a comedian. Go figure.
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Cats are not stupid, eh?!
Maverick Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Great simple home-type, write Gershon' Keep happy..' Strange words from who some Might view as a grim souper? All blessings.'
Maverick Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Some people..' G W..' However Not you 'among others' I find There are some who would fit Others up..Oh well whats life Withought drama.?
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Grim souper, eh?! OK! :) gw
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