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catpen

Blame It On the Cat

unwilling to speak
let alone write
I know what I'll do
the blame's not on you...
it's that silly cat, you know
"cat got your tongue", now also your pen?
tell me why
tell me when
"Here kitty....kitty...
bring that back here to me!"

cause your rhymes read out of time
once simply sublime
now crusty and bland
no life in your hand
walking down your poetry lane
heart heavy with pain
ghosts peek a boo
and I wonder, is it true?
there's not a line that is new?

Are you dead or alive?
oh, but I've got my pride,
yet I frantically search
Hoping to find 
that feline on the run
well, you know which one
that cat that got your tongue...
and to my abject sorrow of sorrows
that cat's also run away 
run far far away
with
your
glorious pen.

Eileen M
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Raven Avatar
October 27, 2018 at 3:35 AM
Hi Eileen, that muse shall leave us now and again but she always returns, brighter and better than when she left. Your beautiful words shall come forth again and beauty shall sing. I can relate to this. I keep myself a poetry notebook with poems i can use when the muse takes a holiday. Another wonderful, reak write from your pen. Hope the muse returns to stay for a long time. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Lamoureux Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 9:22 AM
If I knew I could blame it on a cat I would have gotten one years ago! Have a great week Eileen. Hugs Rick.
Teagan Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 2:09 PM
Boy can I relate to this. I'm glad you haven't let that pen get too far away.
Bacha Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Hi Eileen, we are from the same birth of our country, i know when i was here 2 years ago we did not know each other the way we should, today i am back from being unhealthy and depressed, so i feel with you, and i want you to stay strong again, don’t block your life because someone left u to drown. Show everybody that you can take care of your life even on your own, do it before they succeed to throw you out. Love Terry
Manassian Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Dear...I'm so glad to know that you are feeling better. I also have gone through some health issues and depression is a constant companion. I will write as I am able. Thank you so much for your lovely visit. I wish you every blessing, dear.
Callus Avatar
September 25, 2018 at 1:24 AM
It's ok to blame the cat once in a while, Eileen:) But do not chide yourself for lack of inspiration; it happens to us all at one time or the other. Even our faithful muse needs a rest, then it will return invigorated and brimming with ideas! Hugs // paul
Manassian Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM
You often play the role of my muse, dear. For that I am eternally grateful. I hope all is well with you and your dear sweet family. Sending you lots of love.
Marine Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 3:10 PM
Don't cats have at least nine lives? ( And maybe more, I'm sure...) and they always land on their feet...( especially poetic ones...) I agree with Richard. Creativity doesn't die-it might hibernate, because it needs to. Creative poem! (((HUGS)))
Manassian Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 12:20 PM
Awww...what a sweet comment, dear. In intriguing way to look at this poem. :) Thanks for the visit. I don't want to love my joy of writing. It has been my companion for so long. Hugs.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 23, 2018 at 11:50 PM
As of late I too have not been overly inspired. This too shall pass. Hugs Rick
Manassian Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 12:20 PM
I surely hope it does. You must have lots of inspiration from your recent travels. I'll be by to visit you soon.
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