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Blue Martini

LooK at mY CAT
And he licKs
I caN't fiX
With a tiP oF my HAT
Or a CrucifiX
  CandlestickS CandlestickS
DaRe I flick at the wicK
With a prettY PrettY stick
Or my finger tiP
  LikE a TricK 
  Oh so QuicK
WithOut TemPuRR OnlY RAGE
  ThaT mY CAT
  YoU KnOw mY CAT
CamE Screaming from HIS Cage
From his Cage to his StAgE
  I could WAGE
  or disengage

EiTHER oR

I cannot say
Can I Say???
I cannot say

So — I

TiP aNd I toE
I tippY tippY toE
I tiP tiP toE 
PrettY HappY TippY TOE
  'CuZ mY CAT
  You kNoW mY CAT
  My SuPeR Trippy CAT
ScAred oF ALL
Ten FeeT Tall
ShAdoWs DANCING oN thE waLL
On thE waLL 
PorcelaiN DollS
  "What'd I See?"
   It's whAt I saw
ThAT mY CAT
YoU kNoW my CAT
WaS 
- drippiNg
-- suGaR
--- from 
---- His
----- paW!!!


Contest-- Voices.... by Silent One 12-08-2018 
3rd place 
Contest-- Wonderstruck by Robert James Ligouri 11-28-2021 
Honorable Mention

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/10/2018 12:07:00 AM

- Congratulations on this great winning poem, Christian :) - At the same time I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:05:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine Smile for your kind words and Holiday blessings~

Eve Roper

Date: 12/8/2018 8:27:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Christian.

Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:09:00 PM

Thank you Ever Roper for your accolades~

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/8/2018 3:52:00 PM

Interesting, your text resembles a cat's quick step, enjoyed reading this, congratulations on your placement!

Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:08:00 PM

Thank you Michelle, I stoked you enjoyed this piece and thank you for taking the time to write to me~

Silent One

Date: 12/8/2018 10:53:00 AM

Interesting take on the contest.. Just a note, names are not allowed on contest entries.. some judges may not place you..Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:15:00 PM

Thank you Silent One it's always an honor to hear your feedback, about my name it's my signature and I would feel incomplete without it