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Feline Ardor

In late autumn 
     our neighbour's black cat
     sits on the heated hood of the car
A sacred Egyptian ornament
     sleek lines of balance

Unlike our love games 
      on clammy leather
      in bucket seats
      car host passion
      spinetingling touch

Seasonal alarm clock
       set to spring
       like a cat off a cold hood

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/8/2020 2:47:00 PM

Hello Brian Sambourine, I guess that cats sleep anywhere they are comfortable. Enjoy your day my friend.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/11/2020 2:06:00 PM

Hi Darlene Kitchener is not a far drive from Toronto at all. Yes my northern property does border a river. I re-seed areas with wildflowers yearly. Best wishes Brian

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/10/2020 9:38:00 AM

Hello Brian Sambourne, hi! I live in Kitchener that is not around the corner. You have a perfect spot for writing. It is nice to meet you. Enjoy your day. By the water? If so lucky you. Have a nice day my friend.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/9/2020 10:01:00 PM

Hello Darlene Very nice to meet you on poetrysoup.com. I live in Toronto. Perhaps we are near neighbours? Fortunately I have a comfortable small cabin on the Canadian Shield, South of Bancroft - a grand spot for writing, forest inspired. Best wishes always Brian

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/8/2020 6:09:00 PM

Hello Brain Sambourine, I live in Canada. What part of Canada do you live in? I am well thank you. I hope you are to. When I get a cat it will be an indoor cat. Nice to meet yu Brian Sambourine. Enjoy your day my friend.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 5/8/2020 2:54:00 PM

Hi Darlene Thank you for responding. Here in Canada the fall is quite crisp. Our neighborhood cats love a warm car hood in October/November to autograph with their dusty paw prints. Hope that you are well + managing ok. Best wishes Brian

Jan Allison

Date: 4/10/2020 11:44:00 AM

I especially like the first stanza Brian, a passionate piece - I think its the cat's whiskers:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Sambourne
Date: 4/10/2020 12:32:00 PM

Hi Jan Thank you for your positive comment. The next door cat would often jump on the car's hood after our return to the driveway just when I sought a kiss. Best wishes Brian