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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

Copyright © M. L. Kiser | Year Posted 2019

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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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! ;) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.