Agnes Krampe Poet Couplet

Crazy Cat Lady

The cat rules our house, and she has us well trained:
We jump at the sound of her slightest complaint.
The day starts at six when I hear her loud cry,
Her pitiful wailing. I run to find why.
Queen passive-aggressive, she sits there and stares
Until I feel guilty. She silently glares.
I check on her food – only half full the dish!
I pour her fresh water. That wasn’t her wish;
She still has that look! In the bathroom I check:
The litter box maybe? Yes, there is a speck.
I scoop and I clean, and she, pleased, walks away—
She just wants it nice to use later today.
She squeezes right next to me onto my chair,
My pants and my sweater get covered in hair.
But she is so sweet and has such a soft fur,
And I like to stroke her, and hear her cute purr.
She made me become what I swore not to be:
The crazy cat lady- I think that is me.

January 3, 2018
For contest Crazy Cat Lady
Sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Arturo Michael February 3, 2018 at 1:40 PM A lovely poem...well written too...the cat seems to know you just as much as you know her... All the best

Susan Ashley January 25, 2018 at 4:56 PM Agnes, I can certainly relate, in our house Fudge-stripe, our 11 year old short haired tabby tiger rules the roost and bosses our 85lb Boxer around - it's really comical! I adored your great write and enjoyed beautiful your content and rhymes.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Line Gauthier January 21, 2018 at 8:09 PM Good description, Agnes. Thanks for entering my contest. Well done. Agnes Krampe January 22, 2018 at 1:49 PM Thank you for my placement, Line.

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2018 at 6:37 PM This one was one of my favorites of all, Agnes. Congrats. You did a superb job with your poem. Agnes Krampe January 22, 2018 at 1:49 PM Thank you, Andrea. I am quite happy with the poem.

Charlie Smith January 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM Back to congratulate you Agnes, well done... Agnes Krampe January 22, 2018 at 1:49 PM Thanks, Charlie.

Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2018 at 9:24 AM Cute, yes cats can be this way. Congrats on you HM Agnes Krampe January 22, 2018 at 1:50 PM thanks, Richard.

Jan Allison January 21, 2018 at 5:24 AM I'd have given this a much higher place Agnes I absolutely adored it ... at least we both got HM and our poems will get read with the contest being closed :-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe January 21, 2018 at 8:06 AM Thank you, Jan :)

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2018 at 7:33 PM I actually saw THIS reply you returned to me. How finicky your cat is. There is some commercial for finicky cats but I forgot which canned cat food it is.

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2018 at 9:05 PM You did an AWESOME job here, putting yourself as the crazy cat lady. What an original idea, Agnes. I love it. My cat is so picky too!!! Agnes Krampe January 18, 2018 at 6:35 AM Thanks, Andrea. She is exactly like I wrote, and seen from the outside, we must sure be crazy to put up with such a demanding diva.

Pashang Salehi January 16, 2018 at 1:19 PM beautifully penned. I enjoyed reading this piece. Agnes Krampe January 18, 2018 at 6:34 AM Thank you for your visit, Pashang.

Lin Lane January 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM Your kitty sounds just like mine. So many times she'll stare at me and meow. "What do you want," I ask...as if she'll answer. Very nice write, Agnes. Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:06 PM Thanks, Lin. I talk to mine, too.

Jan Allison January 15, 2018 at 6:18 PM Agnes this is a little gem and i am sure many cat lovers cat relate to the behaviour, the line about the fur really made me lol and the final line is superb! Very good luck in the contest :-) Into my faves:-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:05 PM Thank you so much, Jan.

CayCay Godwin January 13, 2018 at 9:47 AM Hey cat lady, said this cat lady, another feline lover. Yours appears to have some siamese? I have four, a Chocolate Siamese, a Black Angora, and 2 American mixer-uppers, one solid gray, the other of gray dots and stripes is still a baby. My poem is LOOSELY based on their traits, combined with my beloved and now departed Calico. I didn't mean to ramble on, your poem just made me feel so cat-at-home! I enjoyed the read very much! All the best ... CayCay Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:04 PM thanks, CayCay. I think she does have some siamese.

Charlie Smith January 6, 2018 at 12:22 PM We've had both cats and dogs over the years, and they all rode dominion in our house, yours is a truism for us all Agnes, well done... Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:04 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Mike Gentile January 4, 2018 at 9:37 AM This is a gem, Agnes, such a fun read and I can so relate, I must be crazy too! Good luck Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thanks for your visit, Mike.

Paul Callus January 4, 2018 at 6:56 AM Cat power...this is what this lovely poem of yours aptly puts in the limelight, Agnes! And I can confirm every word that you wrote...at home we are at the beck and call of our demanding Smokey! Regards // paul Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thanks, Paul. I think all good cats have their staff trained well.

Connie Marcum Wong January 4, 2018 at 5:20 AM Awww this poem really makes me miss our Tommy cat who passed on last year. This poem is delightful. It is so true, cats rule! They have such ways to beguile us don't they? This poem deserves a top win Agnes! : ) Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thank you, Connie.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 3, 2018 at 11:34 PM Lol yeah, bewitched by the cat, it certainly happens! She put a spell on you, you are hers. She owes you a win me thinks ;) xomo! Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Maureen. I certainly feel more like being owned by my cat than the other way around.

Supraja Kannan January 3, 2018 at 10:05 PM Wow... Such a cute poem... Lovely climax... Loved it Agnes... Good luck in the contest... Agnes Krampe January 15, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Supraja.