Flat Cat

Cat lover Laura Lottie was much too fat
a chair was in jeopardy if on it she sat.
She was six ax handles wide
people quickly stepped aside.
But not seeing the cat, on it she sat--splat.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/26/2019 5:11:00 PM
Hello Paul, oh the poor cat. Laura must have been upset to lose her cat. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 12/12/2016 9:06:00 PM
Lol, when I read the title I thought it was about a roadkill cat Paul; but this poor cat got killed by chubbette Laura Lottie! Funny stuff Paul!:)
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 12/12/2016 9:25:00 PM
Thank you, Cheryl. You have introduced me to a new term, "chubbette." I I love it. BTW, thanks for your kind comment on "She Shall Be Praised" in the short story section. hugs x x x
Date: 10/5/2016 4:48:00 PM
lol, Paul, good to be back reading... linda
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/21/2016 4:46:00 PM
I take words of praise (or ANY words from you) as complimentary. Please know I appreciate your thoughtfulness for stopping by. hugs x x x
Date: 10/4/2016 12:52:00 PM
Funny Paul
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/4/2016 2:41:00 PM
Thank you, Tim. I'm still trying to write limericks as well as you do. All the best to you and your loved ones.
Date: 10/4/2016 12:36:00 PM
- A good one, Paul :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/4/2016 2:55:00 PM
I value and appreciate your encouraging comment, Sunshine.* It's kind and thoughtful of you to take time to comment. *Anne-Lise
Date: 10/4/2016 11:56:00 AM
ha ha ha love it - poor kitty:-( hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 10/4/2016 3:14:00 PM
Life is fine thanks Paul:-) hope you are keeping well too:-) hugs jan xx
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/4/2016 3:02:00 PM
Jan, a supportive/encouraging comment from you makes my day (night, too). I hope life is treating you well there by the Irish Sea.
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