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A Cat a Rat and Paws That Bat

I have a cat that wears no hat; though her paws do love to bat, her mice and balls, all through my hall. A clever cat, a feisty cat, I made her a nice catnip rat; my hyper-active tabby cat. A cat with tail all poofed and fluffed; her claws are never, ever rough; they’re so sharp and needle-like; my god, they’re really more like spikes! All through the night she bounds and plays; sometimes in a catnip haze. All day long she’s in a snooze; fortunately, she doesn’t drink any booze. I know she’s been on my computer, looking for a kitty-suitor. The claw marks on my keyboard tell, without me hearing her collar bell. Her favorite website, “Kitten Caboodle”; actually sells tuna noodles. I know because my credit card, had more than thirty orders charged! A confrontation did ensue; she wound up with her ego bruised. Pouting cat took paws that bat, took out her frustration on catnip rat. I tell you honestly, I tell you true; be grateful she doesn’t belong to you. Written 3-7-19 For Contest: "Honoring Dr. Seuss Poetry Contest" Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2019 10:19:00 PM

Back with congrats on your winning entry. The Doctor himself would be proud of you! :) gw

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/15/2019 2:56:00 PM

Ooh, I am glad; I grew up with Dr. Seuss and can't imagine a world without his ingenuous creations. Thanks so much.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/13/2019 4:36:00 PM

I'm not surprised this is yours, M.L. since you have a cat avatar! Your cat sounds like my cat's long lost cousin - congratulations on your placement in my contest!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/15/2019 2:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Michelle; I wasn't sure that I could do Dr. Seuss justice.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/10/2019 9:34:00 PM

Wonderful, light-hearted phraseology here, M.L: 'a kitty-suitor,' 'catnip haze,' 'Kitten Caboodle,' and more! May this sweet poem romp right into the winner's circle! :) gw

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/15/2019 2:57:00 PM

I have one now and yes, she is very familiar with her sister's face. Thanks.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2019 10:18:00 PM

Do your cats paw your Poetry Soup avatar as well?!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/10/2019 11:14:00 PM

Thanks again; I've always loved Dr. Seuss. A few years ago I bought the book, "Millions of cats"; my cats love watching me read it and peruse the pages; I think the realize that the pictures are of cats because every now and then one will place her paw on a page, stopping me from turning it. It's hilarious!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/9/2019 6:36:00 PM

As I was singing this to myself, I was thinking "Dr. Seuss all the way!" Love it!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/9/2019 11:56:00 PM

Oh good, I love Dr. Seuss; who wouldn't?

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 3/8/2019 7:57:00 PM

Such a fun story, thoroughly enjoyed this! ;)

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/9/2019 10:07:00 AM

Thanks, I love Dr. Seuss.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/8/2019 12:17:00 PM

Lovely write M.L. I think she was after the mouse lol. Good luck. Tom.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/8/2019 1:20:00 PM

Yep, thanks again, Tom.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/8/2019 10:48:00 AM

Cute, I think Dr Suess would approve. BG

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/8/2019 11:03:00 AM

I hope so, I loved Dr. Seuss. Thanks so much.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/8/2019 9:11:00 AM

what a charming poem ML, wish i wasn't allergic to cats but then again I wouldn't want this particular pussy as a pet lol:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/8/2019 11:04:00 AM

Thanks, overall she's a good cat, just a bit wild when she get's Nip.