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Furrocious

My cat’s become so critical
of the pieces that I write
he kneads to express his opinion
and he always thinks he’s right.

He twitches his ear-itation
if I don't write in Senryus.
If what I write displeases him
he’s under the bed for refuge.

He’s worse than many teachers -
his reviews are seldom neutered -
he pointedly wags that twitchy tail
or cat-calls disapproval.

He laid across my laptop
for half the afternoon
‘til I promised an ode to tuna
which earned purrs of hallelujah!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Levasseur Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Haha, another truly wonderful write. Your rhyme scheme worked wonderfully, even with the off-rhymes.
Vionet Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 2:02 AM
Thanks - I had fun with this one. =]
Gondolf Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 5:15 AM
A cute rhyme about your kitty. Cats do seem to have a mind of their own and it sounds like Belichik has you wrapped around his little furry paw. Happy Friday! :)
Gondolf Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 9:25 AM
One of your short stories, "Lesson if Love", was about Belichik. :)
Vionet Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 7:41 AM
*gasp* *clapping* You know his NAME! =]
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