Cat On the Zoom

All the way from my sitting room I can hear my calico talking on Zoom, Seems she’s looking for someone to exhume Remains of a ratty old, worn-out broom. I buried it because it smelled like a tomb, Not realizing it was to her “eau de parfum.” In her present state of utter, abject gloom, She is now threatening me, I presume, For I distinctly hear her saying, “Kaboom!” A mushroom cloud could suddenly loom It saddens me deeply this could mean doom, If I don’t do something she’ll continue to fume. If you have a cat, one with a nom de plume Be careful to eavesdrop from your sitting room And if you hear the dreaded word “Kaboom,” Hurry, right then; go and shut off the Zoom!
FIRST PLACE WINNER written December 3, 2021 especially for "'Z' - New or Old" poetry contest sponsored by Constance La France

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Date: 12/11/2021 2:33:00 PM
Milt, congratulations on your First Place win in my "Z" Contest. I found you cat poem fun. I am on Zoom a lot and I swear my cat Snuggles is staring daggers at me to GET off ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/11/2021 4:11:00 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Constance. I don't have a cat right at the moment, but I am thinking of rescuing one after the New Year. I have a Florida trip planned for January and another for February...but, after that I'm going looking. Thanks!
Date: 12/8/2021 4:50:00 PM
Funny kitty, Milt, they do have a mind of their own. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest. Hugs and lots of Love Eve
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/8/2021 7:10:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, for your thoughtful comment. I had fun writing this one.
Date: 12/7/2021 8:57:00 AM
HaHa! Milton so funny and clever! Your cat is only allowing you to live there, you know :) What would we do without our zany pets! Congratulations on First Place!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/7/2021 11:06:00 AM
Thanks so much, Ann. Your thoughts are so appropriate...and true!
Date: 12/5/2021 1:42:00 AM
This is hilarious! I love it!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/5/2021 9:03:00 AM
I got such a kick out of writing it. I knew you'd love it! I tried to cover all the rhymes, but I figured you'd come up with one I missed! Love it!
Date: 12/4/2021 7:10:00 AM
NEVER PLAY CHICKEN WITH A CAT!!!!!!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/4/2021 9:25:00 AM
Oh, John, you are so right about that! Thanks for the read.
Date: 12/4/2021 5:46:00 AM
Wow, what a great take on the contest Milton! Perfect for the 'Z" and a funny and interesting feline fable!! Good Luck !
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Date: 12/4/2021 9:26:00 AM
Thank you so much, Mike, for your encouragement. I am hopeful!
Date: 12/3/2021 1:19:00 PM
Talently cat you have there Milt, and also dangerous. nice Monorhyme. Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/3/2021 3:53:00 PM
(chuckling). I don't have a cat...yet...considering. I thought it was a fun take on "zoom."
Date: 12/3/2021 1:12:00 PM
Fun piece. I used to have cats for most of my young life. But when I started living on y own, I longed to have a dog as companion. Now that I'm old, my dachshund has been a boon to me. Only six years old, I worry I won't outlive him, and who ever adopts him will not care for him as I have. BTW, love the monorhymes in this piece. / Maurice
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Date: 12/3/2021 1:15:00 PM
Thanks, Maurice. Deb and I always had a dog. I've had dogs all my life, but when she died I gave our dog to a gal who really wanted him. He was a pain, actually...a little chihuahua that barked incessantly. Deb loved him...me not so much. I'm thinking of getting a cat, because then I can still travel and not worry too much about it. Dogs you just can't go away and leave for a few days. If cats have plenty of food and water, they're just as happy you're gone! LOL
Date: 12/3/2021 1:00:00 PM
Time to head for the bunker lol Tom
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Date: 12/3/2021 1:06:00 PM
(chuckling)
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