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L Milton Hankins

Feisty Feline

sleek ebony coat
luminescent golden eyes
magic in motion

written April 4, 2022
for "Black Cat Haiku" poetry contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

April 5, 2022 at 10:41 AM

ah, I can see her now with her glistening all-knowing cat eyes!

L Milton Hankins

April 5, 2022 at 11:09 AM

Beautiful cat. Yes, all-knowing. She is the queen of her domain!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

April 4, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Love your haiku, Milton. Word choice - Brilliant!

L Milton Hankins

April 4, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Thank you so very much, Mala. I appreciate your read and your thoughtful comment.

April 4, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Love that 'magic in motion.' Pretty slick. ~ Sleek

L Milton Hankins

April 4, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Thanks, gw. Occasionally I write a line or two even I think is good!

April 4, 2022 at 5:16 PM

I could totally picture this kitty!

L Milton Hankins

April 4, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Ah, Jenna, then I succeeded! Thanks.

April 4, 2022 at 4:13 PM

There is just something about a pure black cat, Milt's, and this Haiku describes it pawfectly . . . : )

L Milton Hankins

April 4, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Aw, thanks, Indiana. I did try. Sometimes I get something purrfectly; other times, not so much!

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