Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Black Cat So Sweet and Dear

One Christmas, hubbie lost his job,
and we were feeling sad
when at the pound, we found a cat
that helped me to feel glad.

We never knew what age she was.
All we knew was that
she’d lived with dogs and had green eyes
and was a little fat!

Although her name was Razzmatazz,
instead I’d call to her:
“Come, kitty, oh so beautiful
with shiny soft black fur.”

I loved to look into her eyes,
and back at me she’d gaze.
She’d hang around us. On our bed
with us she liked to laze.

When someone came to visit us,
beside us all she’d be.
Black cats like her are not bad luck.
So sociable was she!

Five years soon passed, and Razzmatazz
was acting rather strange.
First diabetes; then her stroke
affected quite a change.

To ease her pain, we had her put
to sleep, for death was near.
Today I see black cats and think
of mine so sweet and dear.

March 28, 2022
For the Black Cat Poetry Contest of Robert James Liguori

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Ann Peck April 4, 2022 at 8:44 AM Such a sweet poem, Andrea. The softest, sweetest lines to me were how you called her, "Come, Kitty, oh so sweet, with soft, black fur."

Christuraj Alex April 4, 2022 at 5:12 AM Very great incident, indeed. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Terry Miller April 4, 2022 at 1:32 AM Another winner Andrea, well written.

Caren Krutsinger April 3, 2022 at 12:03 AM So beautiful, what a tribute!

Sunita U.D Palawon March 31, 2022 at 6:16 AM You sure managed to break the myth of black cat being jinxed with simple humorous lines. Great work. :)) Best of luck. :)) Sunita UPD

Sara Kendrick March 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go for the contest. Pets can become such an important family member and so special to us. I miss my Princess. She was my helping hand in staying calm. Almost a year since she passed. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Bill Baker March 30, 2022 at 4:03 PM A friend is a friend, whatever the form they come in. Nice tribute to your "Razzmatazz". This one should do well in the contest. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Leo Larry Amadore March 29, 2022 at 10:05 AM Cats are indeed wonderful creatures. I am glad you were able to experience the good fortune to have shared a time with your furred companion. You have given us a poem that tells us much about your Razzmatazz and also about you. Thank you!

Joseph May March 29, 2022 at 7:50 AM A lovely tribute to A Beloved cat Andrea, best wishes

Darlene De Beaulieu March 29, 2022 at 6:45 AM Hello Andrea, I feel the pain of the loss of you losing your black cat. I have a Patch Tabby named Sparkles She is 9 years old. She now sleeps with me. She bops my hand to be petted. Last night she almost laid on my chest. She is playful. We played several times last ight a game with the shoelace. Hugs.