James Fraser Poet Couplet

Felis Silvestris Lybica

Are ancient domesticated cats from an Arabic land
Is it where they came from, as history understands

But this is not so, they lived and graced
For in Cyprus was found, a skeleton in place

Egypt was favourite, until that burial place was found
Interned with its master, on Mediterranean ground

They evolved from wildcats in Africa at large
Five self-domesticating, in evolutionary charge

So the cats you see today, came from them
All coloured so different, every single one a gem



My entry into Constance's " Cat Tails " contest 




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January 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM I like how you convey information in a creative way. Nice use of rhyme. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing! Karen

Caroline Cécile Delacroix January 16, 2010 at 9:10 AM That is very interesting and informative poem. very well written couplet, James! Good luck on the contest. T'is a winner in my mind. Thanks for sharing. You have soupmail. Best wishes, Caroline.

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2010 at 8:22 AM You sure got THAT right. "every single one a gem" Thanks so much for commenting on my poems recently and so glad you liked them. YOu are a really nice guy and I enjoy reading your poems, James. LUv, Andrea ps. Best of luck in the cat tails. I see this is your true entry here, not the haiku.

Sara Kendrick January 16, 2010 at 4:49 AM Great idea that should do well in the competition. Good luck. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

James Peranteau January 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM Wow,...how awesome Mr. Fraser that one would take the time to touch on a fantastic subject as this one ,..not once but twice with such expert poetic incite ! I just love it,...cats are awesome in all of their forms ! TY for this prrrrrrfect poem ! james

Kim Hilliker January 15, 2010 at 2:40 PM You blended art and history together beautifully, James! Best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

Carolyn Devonshire January 15, 2010 at 2:12 PM Cats were revered in Egypt and often entombed with their masters for companionship in the afterlife. I love the history lesson in your excellent couplet, James! Love to the Highlander, Carolyn