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Cat and Mouse

The cat had caught the mouse some while ago a stealthy stalk, a pounce, a single blow not fatal, for now, the cat would need take joy; and ease the tiresome day with this new toy. Feigned indifference, a chance escape, a catch; oh, silly mouse, for cat you are no match. Cat cleans a paw, other on the mouse's tail which will wiggle, struggle, all to no avail. The feline foe lays on back; without a care begins to throw the mouse into the air until even this fun bores our mouser so and now decides, the mouse he has to go. The little mouse is shaking, waiting there the cat humps up her ginger derriere: a sudden mighty swoosh, a flash of grey; the mouse looks up and quickly runs away. The raptor's silent wings to distance flies accompanied by our moggy's plaintiff cries.

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Date: 4/13/2025 11:14:00 AM
Have seen this scenario many times, Terry. It is sad but also reflects part of nature's personality - our nature! I really like the lyrical cadence of your rhymes! Even as a cat lover, I am glad the mouse escaped much to "Moggy's" dismay! Blessings.
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/25/2025 9:24:00 AM
Thank you Sam
Date: 4/11/2025 9:21:00 PM
I have watched this cruel sport of the cat with the mouse. Instead of killing its prey abrupt, it plays a cruel game as if the mouse is its toy. A beautifully rhyming poem, dear Terry.
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/11/2025 11:08:00 PM
Cats can be very cruel, this poem may not make me popular with everyone I fear, thank you Valsa
Date: 4/11/2025 1:50:00 PM
What a fun "Cat and Mouse" write/story you have here. I enjoyed reading this one. Have a wonderful spring weekend writing away.........
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/11/2025 11:07:00 PM
Thank you Paula
Date: 4/11/2025 11:43:00 AM
OOh, lol, love this one! Apparently the cat got “carried away.”
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/11/2025 11:06:00 PM
Indeed it did Kim, thank you for your kind comment

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