Black Cat

A cat has nine lives, so, they say, but a black cat lives forever, its claws always sharp. Green eyes that pierce the night like magical green flames set afire by witches' words of darkest incantation. Spoken, softly on moonless nights in archaic chants known only to druidic priestesses in songs of mesmeric power, silhouetted against twinkling multi colored stars. Soft silky fur that entices, dark as mid-night on silent paws that tip toe without the sound of forlorn echoes as they glide, so very lightly, over sacred ground. Feline notions always creating resounding echoes in the twilight space between reality and the world of alternate creation, Phantoms of life. Is it real or just our lonely need to justify our own feeble existence. I for one shall never know the secrets of the black cat. 10/11/15

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Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/6/2019 9:42:00 PM

WOW! CONGRATS. Shape is very nice. Put the tail n make it nicer with your imagery. Best Wishes.

James Inman
Date: 5/7/2019 7:03:00 AM

Hi Anisha, thank you.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/10/2017 5:41:00 AM

A poet and an artist! Very well executed. Bravo.

James Inman
Date: 11/10/2017 5:59:00 AM

I enjoy doing the occasional shape poem, but it's a bit irritating when the adds are adjusted on the page and the shape changes without us knowing it. For instance, the cats tail is not the way I posted it. Thank you, though. I'll adjust it later.

Cindi Rockwell

Date: 3/1/2016 2:59:00 PM

This is so challenging it exhausts me just reading it! You are massively talented!

James Inman
Date: 3/2/2016 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Cindi, I like doing shape poems, I have a few.

Laura Hay

Date: 11/5/2015 10:47:00 AM

Superb poem and of course the cat imagery to go with it ;) , regards, Laura.

James Inman
Date: 11/5/2015 1:31:00 PM

Thank you Laura.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/31/2015 7:05:00 PM

I loved your creative entry James. Your content even supasses your wonderful cat silhouette! Congratulations on your outstanding win with this little gem I am fav'ing! #7

James Inman
Date: 10/31/2015 11:41:00 PM

Wow Connie, what a wonderful thing to say. Thank you so much.

Skat A

Date: 10/27/2015 9:41:00 PM

James,, Wonderful win. SKAT

James Inman
Date: 10/28/2015 11:23:00 AM

Thanks SKAT, BW had a lot of really good writes.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/26/2015 8:52:00 PM

I REALLY like this poem. Congratulations on your win. Janice

James Inman
Date: 10/28/2015 11:22:00 AM

Janice, thank you, it was fun.

Balveen Cheema

Date: 10/26/2015 9:25:00 AM

I just adore this cat, James! Congrats on your creative win! Balveen

James Inman
Date: 10/26/2015 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Balveen, some great layouts in this one, including yours.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/26/2015 7:58:00 AM

creative and really excellent write!!Kudos to your win.. !!! =`) ~Olive Eloisa =`)

James Inman
Date: 10/26/2015 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Olive.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/26/2015 1:09:00 AM

Congrats on superb win James with this wonderful creative layout and poetry!

James Inman
Date: 10/26/2015 9:33:00 AM

Than you Dr. Sharma, always so supportive.

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/25/2015 7:21:00 PM

Wow, what an amazing creative layout, James! One of the best! Congratulations on your fine win. 7, Sandra

James Inman
Date: 10/25/2015 10:08:00 PM

Sandra, such nice words. Thank you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/25/2015 5:47:00 PM

So glad to see this on the winners' list. One of the very best!! Congrats to you.

James Inman
Date: 10/25/2015 10:07:00 PM

Thanks for the encouraging words, Andrea.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/25/2015 1:05:00 PM

Feline creativity, James! I like both the shape and the beautiful content. Congrats on a lovely and worthy win. // paul

James Inman
Date: 10/25/2015 10:06:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/25/2015 12:14:00 PM

WOW simply outstanding James - and Broken Wings loves cats - how could this not fail! congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman
Date: 10/25/2015 12:55:00 PM

Thanks Jan, Not the best image but I think it works OK.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/13/2015 10:09:00 PM

wow, my friend. YOurs deserves a HIGH placement. that is all I can say. by the way, did you know I have a black cat. She is so sweet!!

James Inman
Date: 10/14/2015 7:20:00 AM

I used to have a black cat, as well, many years ago. Thanks for the nice comment.

Anita Sharma

Date: 10/12/2015 11:20:00 AM

incantation. Spoken, softly on moonless nights in archaic chants known only to druidic priestesses in songs of mesmeric power..beautiful liked these lines so much

James Inman
Date: 10/12/2015 1:47:00 PM

Thank you again, Anita. Two other examples of my shaped poems can be found at: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/oak_tree_the_awakening_trees_personified_contest_703346 and http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/her_broken_wings_698791 if you are interested.

Anita Sharma

Date: 10/12/2015 11:19:00 AM

excellent design and beautiful write..i wish i could create this style.loved it

James Inman
Date: 10/12/2015 1:35:00 PM

Anita, never say you can't. It is simple word placement and of course getting to know how to to use the "Submit Your Poem" feature on the soup, its rather limiting. I'm sure with a little practice you will be writing better ones then I can. Remember, the "Concrete" form has to take the shape of what you are writing about, the "Shape" form can be any shape and other forms make interesting natural shapes, such as the "Etheree" or "Diamonte" (a short but rather difficult form that looks like a diamond when completed). Thank you for your sweet comment.

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/11/2015 11:36:00 PM

Outstanding design and poem, James! Very impressive. Good luck in the contest:)

James Inman
Date: 10/12/2015 7:56:00 AM

Thanks, Laura, for your great comment.