For Chico - My Boy

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Artwork done for me by Constance La France off a photo of my new cat when we first brought him home.

May be an image of Persian cat

White kitten with curled ears. How cute is he -
this little cat now barely eight weeks old.
My heart melts when his blue eyes gaze at me.
So sweet is he to look at and to hold.

This little cat now barely eight weeks old -
he gives such joy to me and to my spouse.
So sweet is he to look at and to hold.
We’re happy that he likes things in our house.

He gives such joy to me and to my spouse.
He has his own small toys and little bowl.
We’re happy that he likes things in our house.
Now watch him scurry off the bed and roll!

He has his own small toys and little bowl.
He jumps at us, retreats, and then comes back.
Now watch him scurry off the bed and roll.
How playful is his every swift attack.

He jumps at us, retreats and then comes back.
My heart melts when his blue eyes gaze at me.
How playful is his every swift attack.
White kitten with curled ears – how cute is he!

May 18, 2022 
For L. Milton Hankins'  A Rhyming Pantoum Of Five Stanzas Poetry Contest

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Date: 6/20/2022 7:35:00 PM
He is very cute Andrea wish I could meet Chico he would be my friend and buddy. God bless you...
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Date: 6/7/2022 9:25:00 AM
Chico sounds adorable Andrea! A joy! Kittens do have the ability to steal our hearts as they scamper around us in playful darts and "swift attack!" Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 6/6/2022 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Your kitty sound adorable! :)Paulette
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Date: 6/4/2022 5:45:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this adorable poem Andrea. Having seen your sweet little kitten makes this even sweeter! xxoo
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Date: 6/4/2022 1:32:00 PM
I'm very pleased to see your name on the placement list in my contest, Andrea. This is a lovely Pantoum, which is a fine Ode to your new kitten. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/4/2022 1:19:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I’m just coming back to congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Date: 6/4/2022 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A "Creative/Cute" write about your new family members. I hope you will enjoy him. Have a blessed day/weekend..............
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Date: 5/27/2022 11:24:00 PM
Sweet tribute to your new friend. Glad you brought Chico to his new home. Have fun playing together. :-) Good luck in the contest, Andrea. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 5/20/2022 5:27:00 AM
WoW! Andrea, You composed a well-written piece about your dear cat. You painted an excellent scene in each stanza. I feel like I know him a bit because of your talented pen. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/19/2022 12:48:00 PM
Chico is totally adorable! Nicely done. Good luck in Hank's Contest!
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Date: 5/19/2022 11:58:00 AM
Andrea, I knew it wouldn't be long before you were writing masterpieces about your new pride and joy. This is so adorable, inspired by your cute little fuzzball. Excellent rhymes and meter, as always. Loved the artwork too, way to go, Constance!
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Date: 5/19/2022 9:59:00 AM
Awww. Nothing cuter than kitties and puppies. Your poem is very sweet. Best of luck!
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Date: 5/18/2022 2:05:00 PM
A precious pantoum, Andrea. I love the artwork that Constance did for you it is STUNNING. The kitty reminds me of a cat my mother-in-law called Gumpy. Best!
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Date: 5/18/2022 1:30:00 PM
Andrea, this is a GREAT pantoum--so skillfully written and appealing, describing that cute kitten! Janice
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Date: 5/18/2022 12:58:00 PM
Well I wish you much joy with Chico Andrea Who is so young.' You will find His character As he grows, all blessings.'
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Date: 5/18/2022 12:34:00 PM
a very lovely poem about your new cat, andrea! best of luck in the contest...
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Date: 5/18/2022 10:00:00 AM
I write pantoums but at the same time I hate them. My next one is meant to be a dark pantoum, not for the contest. I am not much in contests these days. Your poem is delightful. So smooth and well flowing. Luv.
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Date: 5/18/2022 9:13:00 AM
The Pantoum style is one of my favorites to read and to write. I really like this one. It flows so effortlessly and has wonderful imagery, a job well done.
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Date: 5/18/2022 8:02:00 AM
A beautiful poem about your new kitty Chico. So nice Andrea! Enjoy :)
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Date: 5/18/2022 7:42:00 AM
I love your baby kitty poetry Two of them is harder honestly A litter is a bitter legacy They need a babysitter actually I'm glad you got a little white delight A furry kind of feeling in the night A kitty that is ready for a fight Is not so very scary in the light. Congratulations on your new child Luv, Bryan
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