Sally Eslinger Poet Imagism

C a T

C A T

This intensive cat
   — with night-gray fur —
Steps out wary
   — as if the grass
     had turned to tacks…
Alert to find
   — that!
The strange noise 
   — startled!
Breaking a nap!

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Art & Poem:
(c) sally young eslinger 3/26/22
Thanks be to God

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Michelle Faulkner April 9, 2022 at 11:33 AM I see a picture of a cat stepping gingerly out of sharp tall grass, and then waking quickly from a catnap, you convey such vivid imagery with few words, which is quite a skill~

Joseph P. DiMino March 30, 2022 at 5:07 PM love cats! When I can't find one of mine in the house, starting to worry, I nap open a can of tuna...and Wallah! Lovely write. Blessings.

Valsa George March 27, 2022 at 5:28 AM This is so very crisp and cute, Sally ! Enjoyed your cat's springing action !

Eve Roper March 26, 2022 at 9:07 AM great one, Sally, kitty, kitty awoke its friend. Sally Eslinger March 26, 2022 at 12:17 PM Eve, thankyou for your sweet words and the sweetened smile they gave me! xox