Dear Stella

Unbeknownst to you, I watched you from my perch.  I always hated the way your green eyes slithered all over my checkerboard feathers. The way you licked your paws and acted like you were Queen of the house. You played with our emotions and toyed with us, hissing like a wild cat ready to devour. 
at a moments notice 
you pawed us like mice 
that wasn't very nice!  
You were Robert's favorite pet, and when he summoned you nothing could deter. He fed you British Banquet and he groomed you like Queen Alice . You meowled and wrapped yourself around him, and all the while you were getting ready for the kill.   
Cheesesteak was my name 
feasting was your game 
that was pretty lame 
Stella, Stella go to Hell-a, you could have eaten mortadella.  But no !!! 
You had to devour poor Charlie, Elizabeth, Macaroni and Sizzle Bacon. 
Never mind that you strutted around like a King on a throne, 
you repeatedly made me feel small, and insignificant. 
empty cage what a shame 
Robert just bought a Great Dane 
he'll drive you insane! 
My name was cheesesteak and he purchased me at Mickaboo.  
Thanks to you now I'm dead, so as I wave to you from heaven
here is what I have to say, 
" Too doo loo 
Yoo Hoo    
Poo Poo On You!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Liguori Avatar
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
What a fun poem! Had to reread a few times for entertainment!!!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
how imaginative and creative...well done for the contest, dear Rose
Sharma Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Oh! so sad. I like the way yo have presented this haibun.
Rose  Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
thanks for your comment Dr Vandana glad you enjoyed it
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