Cat On a Broomstick

The English say black cats are good -
They think we bring them charming luck;
But in the States, black cats are bad,
So trans-Atlantic flights just suck!

for Deb's metre contest
I think this is iambic tetrameter
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Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations to you on your win in Debbie Guzzi 's "Change for the Meter" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Jack congrats on your win.Enjoyed the read.
Williams Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 1:35 AM
nice win, thank you, Al
Maverick Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Congratulations Jack well done on the win"
Dailey Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM
You had me with the title. Mike
Williams Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Jack congrats on your win, love it...David
Quigley Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Such wisdom Jack. Congats
Devonshire Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Hey, I think you have the meter perfect here, Jack. Moreover, it's a very witty poem! Maybe you'll get a "black cat" for your birthday. Best wishes in Deb's fun contest. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM
haha Jack.. so cool an entry.. don't know a thing about meter in poetry but this one reads like a winner luv.. good luck.. thankxx for a laugh now..
Dietrich Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Bye now, can't be here long nor visit much here till after MOnday. Wanted to tell you thanks for reading so many poems of mine and that 's funny to me that you only understood two of the slang words of 80's more or less. I researched those words but I personally used fewer than half of them myself. Luv,Andrea
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January 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Enjoyed the humor in this one..Don't know about the meter..I always have to look them up..Good luck in the contest..Your kind reviews are uplifting..I did sit out on the porch and enjoy the weather..The lightening, thunder, wind, and rain was wonderful..Sara
Wesley Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 8:24 AM
I'd say the English are on the safe side of the argument; after all the cat didn't choose his color. All the best in the contest! :)
Andresen Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 5:32 AM
In Norway black cat are bad,unluck and death. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 11:12 PM
haha, it sure is a good humored little write. and I will have to refresh my memory on tetrameter. If it means four feet of meter, then you GOT it.
Ball Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 7:48 PM
This is cute Jack. It made me smile. I love black cats. I think they are beautiful. But then, I was born in October. ;) God Bless, JB
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January 20, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Short sweet black cat on a broomstick wonderfully penned. Enjoyed. Best of luck my friend for the contest, bl
Sivey Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 3:29 PM
I think this write is written very well! Great information on black cats! My grandfather is terrified of black cats, me personally I like them! What do you think of 'em? Awesome Work!!
Rhinem Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Smile ˜ Well, I Love Black Cats * Born On Friday The 13th Of July * InterGalactic Flights ˜ Love, John!:) ˜
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