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Cat-Astrophic

Out on the prowl with a vicious growl There's no purr-fect 'bout me, I'm a striking, strutting tom-cat, Flying fur, a specialty. Don't come near, my pretty dear, I'm a rogue so independent, With sharpened claws I explore So viciously resplendent. I roam the alley and dilly-dally Finding food foolishly dispatched, I fill my belly with gluttony From garbage bins not latched. Once before when a labrador Came near one starless night, My growl much bigger than he mustered He quickly slunk from sight. So if one day you accidentally stray To the ally where I roam, My prowling stealth could affect your health As you make your dash for home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/26/2016 6:19:00 PM
what a purrr fect poem John really enjoyed your write:-) hugs jan xx
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John Williams
Date: 11/26/2016 8:09:00 PM
Hello Jan---i haven't been on much----i have now done 12 books now which i sell to schools in NSW---thank you for your comment & I hope you are going well---keep writing-----john
Date: 11/25/2016 6:54:00 PM
What a fun poem on cat!!! Congrats on being featured....
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Date: 11/26/2016 8:06:00 PM
Thank you Bernard for your kind comment---all the best-----john
Date: 11/25/2016 2:29:00 PM
John, I loved this poem, I sort of adopted a tom cat once or did he adopt me? But he was just like the one you describe, he had to be just to survive I guess but under my care he became a real softy in the end, a real purring machine and congratulations on having your poem selected as a Feature Poem this week.
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Date: 11/25/2016 5:03:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comment Broken Wings. You did a great thing for that tom cat, love and caring can do so much for animals----and indeed for human beings-----there is no greater feeling than being loved by someone------kind regards----john
Date: 11/22/2016 9:54:00 AM
Hey! Dis be a really bad cat. Aint no dawg gonna mess with. Love it. Congrats. daver
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Date: 11/25/2016 5:04:00 PM
Thanks Daver for your comment---appreciate it----John
Date: 8/23/2016 11:37:00 PM
As a cat owner, I can thoroughly relate, John. Your poem reminded me of the song 'Stray Cat strut', by the stray cats. great little write. regards, Viv
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Date: 8/23/2016 11:42:00 PM
Hi Viv, thank you for your comment & I'm glad I've twigged some memories for you. I have just written 2 books called, 'CAT PARADISE' & Petman Pete's Pussycat Flopping. My friend Peter is also a great cat lover-------thanks Viv----John

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