Black Magic

Soft as mist, slowly advancing in shadowy silence, sure-footed, steady, she searches me with steadfast eyes, sparked, it seems, by latent lightning, smoldering still with sultry enchantment, she stealthily leaps now to my lap, sitting sweetly, safeguarding unfathomable secrets.

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John Michaels

Date: 11/26/2023 4:51:00 AM

Came for the alliteration, stayed for the imagery, taking away thoughts of what secrets the magical kitty may be keeping! A lovely piece, Carol. Regards, John.

Carol Mays
Date: 11/26/2023 5:54:00 AM

John, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. And because you responded so quickly, and I saw that the first line of the poem was not aligned correctly, I was able to go right in and fix it, hopefully before many people saw it. Appreciate your help.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/28/2021 4:50:00 PM

Beautiful, Carol ~

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/9/2018 3:57:00 PM

This lovely poem makes me so lonesome for our kitty who passed away. There is nothing quite as lovely as a kitty's love or the sound of their wellcome purr. : )

Carol Mays
Date: 2/9/2018 10:22:00 PM

Oh, I'm sorry. Yes, I tell my sweetie every day how much I love her, and she starts purring whenever I say it.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/24/2017 2:44:00 PM

A beautifully descriptive poem, Carol... and she reminds me of my cat, who isn't black but a very dark gray color :) ...And also while I'm here, I would like to say Merry Christmas to you and I wish you all the best for the New Year!

Carol Mays
Date: 12/25/2017 7:54:00 PM

Thanks, Kelly. Merry Christmas and a great new year to you, too.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/12/2017 8:24:00 PM

Hello Carol, I can only say that you wrote a beautiful poem. Nice to meet you. Have a nice evening my friend.

Carol Mays
Date: 12/12/2017 10:33:00 PM

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 12/12/2017 2:21:00 PM

Is this a black kitty :)

Carol Mays
Date: 12/12/2017 10:28:00 PM

Well, that's what we say she is, but she's so much more . . .