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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

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 :)
Login to Reply
Alexander Avatar
Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:05:00 PM
Thank you Sunshine Smile for your kind words and Holiday blessings~
Date: 12/8/2018 8:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Christian.
Login to Reply
Alexander Avatar
Christian Alexander
Date: 5/12/2019 9:09:00 PM
Thank you Ever Roper for your accolades~
Date: 12/8/2018 3:52:00 PM
Interesting, your text resembles a cat's quick step, enjoyed reading this, congratulations on your placement!
Login to Reply
Alexander Avatar
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~
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..
Login to Reply
Alexander Avatar
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
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter