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Curiosity Killed the Sketch

A pen travels across paper; a line appears to follow. Curiously growing eyes; anxiously follow its path. Muscles and tendons taught; cat leaps and the sketch is gone.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/10/2018 7:57:00 PM

I could see it, including the little butt-wiggle they do a millisecond before attacking the pen.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/12/2018 4:55:00 AM

I do love those little butt-wiggles. I don't like big ink scratches across my drawing though. It does seem to intrigue cats though. Glad you stopped by.

Anna Hopper

Date: 12/8/2018 8:43:00 AM

This is perfect! Omg! Nerves and self doubt have caused much suffering for my photography! So great! Thank you for sharing!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/10/2018 7:14:00 AM

I understand...thanks again for stopping by to read and comment.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/6/2018 9:45:00 AM

Brilliant, ML. I have found that it is extremely difficult to photograph cats - sketching them !! LOL they don't make the most patient models. I love your poem.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/6/2018 10:41:00 AM

You have to take lots of photos to sketch from; the don't sit still too often unless they're watching something. Sadly if they're watching me write or sketch; they like to pounce on those fresh lines. Sometimes I draw with ink and...oops! Thanks

Chris Green

Date: 12/6/2018 8:53:00 AM

Ha, I can see this clearly. Nicely done M.L.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/6/2018 10:41:00 AM

Thank you, Chris; glad you stopped by.