Notes About The Poem

Cat

Constant source of worry
condition improving
cannot keep her indoors
chases all living things
consumes food and budget
clothes and curtains all frayed
Celeste, furry soulmate

For contest Pleiades C, sponsor Kim Merryman
24th August 2016

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/26/2016 2:27:00 PM

oh noooo, I must silence my comments lest I get in trouble, let it be said I love cats they are worth all the trouble! :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/27/2016 12:26:00 AM

Thanks, Arthur, they certainly are.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/26/2016 1:08:00 PM

Celeste has made you proud, Viv! Pleased to be back with congratulations:) Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 1:43:00 PM

Cheers, Paul, and a big hug for Smokey from Celeste.

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/26/2016 12:11:00 PM

It's amazing how cats can wiggle there way into your heart, despite the damage they cause. I'm a cat person, too, and can relate . Congrats on your win in my contest, Viv, and give Celeste a treat from me. Blessings!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 1:42:00 PM

Thanks, Kim,from me and Celeste x

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/26/2016 9:08:00 AM

love that kitty of yours, viv... cheers on your win and huggs!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 1:41:00 PM

...and hugs back, nette x

Joseph May

Date: 8/26/2016 8:30:00 AM

A curious cat no doubt...Congrats on your win...

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 8:36:00 AM

Curious indeed, but she's my baby. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/26/2016 4:18:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poems, Viv :) - hugs and :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 8:36:00 AM

Takk, Anne-Lise x

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 8/26/2016 3:17:00 AM

Nice one. Congratulations, Kai

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 8:37:00 AM

Thanks, Kai, good fun. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/25/2016 9:49:00 PM

I am pleased to see this place high Viv! Congratulations on your win! 7 ; )

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:17:00 AM

Thanks, Connie, from Celeste x

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/25/2016 7:27:00 PM

Very sweet, Viv. I love cats too, so I could identify...especially your last line. congratulations on your fine win in the 'Pleiades C' contest! Sandra

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:18:00 AM

Thanks Sandra. What is it with cat owners talking to them in a high pitched voice, like we do to babies? The folk at the bus stop outside my house always look at me bemused.. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 8/25/2016 5:03:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Mr Viv I loved this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:19:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, well done you, too x

Paul Callus

Date: 8/24/2016 5:21:00 PM

That's a lovely and cute write, Viv! Our Smokey is allowed out, but he never ventures beyond the backyard and garden; very faithful...and well-fed! Regards // paul [ps captcha is CCC]

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:19:00 AM

Thanks Paul, that's one heck of a well disciplined cat you have there. Regards, Viv

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/24/2016 12:17:00 PM

Amusing...well penned. :) Sunita

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:19:00 AM

Thanks, Sunita, Viv x

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/24/2016 8:37:00 AM

I love it, you capture the essence of catdom!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:20:00 AM

Catdom. WHAT A GREAT WORD, rICHARD. tHANKS, vIV X

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:20:00 AM

Excuse the caps lock on that last comment, I wasn't shouting :)

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 8/24/2016 8:33:00 AM

Cats are too cute and so is your poem Viv!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:20:00 AM

Thanks, Sara, Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 8/24/2016 8:13:00 AM

Oh Mr Viv its so lovely to see Celeste - I love this cute tribute to your pet:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/26/2016 12:21:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, she's almost as sweet as your choccies. Viv x

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/24/2016 7:44:00 AM

Not particularly fond of cats but my mom has always had a cat. You have described them well. They seem to act as if they own the house and you are there to serve them, would you agree? Fun read, Viv. Good luck!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/24/2016 8:07:00 AM

Indeed, Daniel, cats don't have owners, they have staff. I've grown used to it. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/24/2016 4:09:00 AM

I love cats Viv. I hope thiis takes top honors. We lost our cat to illness a few months ago and I was going to write about him but it is still to difficult. Love the photo too! 7 ; )

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/24/2016 8:09:00 AM

Sorry for your loss, Connie, I dread to think of losing her ladyship, but one day I must. Your sorrow shows your love, which is tribute to a mighty fine, much lamented member of your family. Viv x

John Hardison

Date: 8/24/2016 1:12:00 AM

Well put. There is that with a cat. Lots of luck in contest.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/24/2016 8:09:00 AM

Complex creatures, cats, would almost make good humans. Thanks for dropping by, John. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/24/2016 12:22:00 AM

Oh, I was gonna do cat. I am glad I chose another subject because you did cat very well, viv!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/24/2016 12:34:00 AM

Amazing how entrenched we are with the alphabet from early years, Andrea. 'C is for cat', etc. Looking forward to Pleiades D, with doggy verses. Viv x