Black Cat

BLACK CAT Black cat A study In grace and elegance How he can glide Onto a table of delicates And walk through clean Just see him Leap from floor to counter Movement unprepared – An upward glance Split moment of decision - Poetry in motion Dave Austin

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 8/9/2016 7:01:00 PM

Tuesday...yeah!!! I went out and found something new to send to you, Daver.:)) As soon as I saw it, it reminded me of you and the love you'd had for your black cat. Daver, as always, this is an unconditional gift!!! I do this often for others. I go later in the day, so these objects aren't bought before others have had the chance to see them first, then uninterested, walk away. Best wishes, love, Mikki

Daver Austin
Date: 8/10/2016 1:51:00 PM

"Tis blessed to receive," so the saying goes, but I am filled with a two-way reaction - surprise and puzzlement. How can I possibly repay such loving generosity? You obviously derive great happiness from treating friends with gifts. This, finally, makes me happy, for you are so dear. Hugs a plenty, daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2016 9:10:00 PM

Had to come back here and say hip hip hooray for black cats!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/28/2016 3:12:00 PM

I love it! There's a new black cat in my neighborhood; very friendly and lovable, but I still don't know who owns him. He spends quite a bit of time in my yard...where there are many bunnies and even chickens, next door. He seems to want attention more than the chase though. I truly enjoyed this one.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2016 5:29:00 PM

Daver, i will be posting up a poem on my own black cat one of these days. Hope you will like it when I finally get it up!!

Daver Austin
Date: 7/23/2016 10:53:00 AM

I know I shall love it. Wasn't E.A.Poe full of it? Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/19/2016 4:51:00 AM

Oh, this is so true Daver. They are amazing creatures that tend to make us seem a bit inferior. I loved the warmth of affection and admiration in the piece...left me smiling! 7 : )

Daver Austin
Date: 7/21/2016 12:15:00 PM

If you visited our neck of the woods you would think my house a witch's lair. Black cats everywhere. Thing is - they are all lovers. Love, daver

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/16/2016 4:10:00 PM

Know a black fat cat who is on a diet and only moves for food. Babysitting my grandson and two cats for the summer. love phyl

Daver Austin
Date: 7/17/2016 10:39:00 AM

Thanks for the visit, phyl. Love those kitties. Love, daver

Jan Allison

Date: 7/16/2016 3:20:00 PM

delightful imagery Daver - i am allergic to cat fur otherwise I would love a pet:-) hugs Jan xx7xx

Daver Austin
Date: 7/17/2016 10:44:00 AM

Sorry about your allergy. Thanks for the visit. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2016 10:57:00 AM

ahhh, I love this. I have a black cat. But she is not so graceful like poetry in motion. She mostly just sits around. My fat black cat!!