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Get Yourself a Big Black Cat To Cancel Out Bad Luck

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Since I can't figure out how to get a picture of my own sweet black kitty and post it here, I thought this truly BIG one would do nicely!

If there should be a pot hole as deep as Satan’s pit appearing as I’m driving, I’d run right over it! My husband’s luck is worse than mine, but we’re a package deal. So every bad thing that befalls him, I can also feel! One day I lost my best cat ever; needing a new pet, I looked and looked to find a cat, the best that I could get. One person getting desperate with no new owner found was feeling sad he’d have to take his poor cat to the pound. His cat , though not a lap cat, was pretty, sleek and black. The guy was leaving town; there’d be no way to give her back! I like to look to numbers for the logic that they show. Two negatives makes positive; that’s one true fact I know! So if a person has bad luck, it stands to reason that perhaps his bad luck could reverse by having a black cat!! I got that cat! She loudly purrs, which I find comforting It’s like my mom is right nearby with lullabies to sing. The cat’s my charm when in my arms; my luck has turned around, for she’s become the second best of cats I ever found! So if with many problems you’re always getting stuck, just get yourself a big black cat to cancel out bad luck! For the Create an Idiom Contest of Jesse Day (For those who don't know about this contest, the title is an idiom I made up for this poem)

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Date: 10/13/2016 7:05:00 PM
Hello Andrea, Oh....I want to say that I really have enjoyed this poem.One day I will get a black cat of my own. I want a male I will name it Felix. Hugs xx Darlene De Beaulieu.
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Date: 8/3/2016 8:29:00 AM
I found your poem well written and highly entertaining. The idiom is creative and fit the theme of the poem very well. The contest was highly competitive which left out about 10 poems which were worthy of placement – including this one. As a matter of fact, if could list 15 places, you would make the list. Thanks for entering the contest and I will check out some more of your creative work!
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Date: 7/30/2016 11:02:00 PM
Cats are "where it's at"! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 7/30/2016 6:59:00 PM
I loved it....
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Date: 7/30/2016 2:21:00 PM
You've describe my wife and I perfectly.
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Date: 7/29/2016 9:35:00 PM
I enjoyed your creative write very much, it's so light weight, fun and well constructed! (Don't let him out on Halloween) All the best, all the days ... CayCay
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Date: 7/29/2016 2:51:00 PM
Andre, WONDERFUL for the contest, I love it~
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Date: 7/29/2016 1:39:00 AM
Ha Ha ...great write:) I love your logic:)
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Date: 7/28/2016 3:34:00 PM
Love this write Andrea...the best cat I ever had found me!...Luv the pix too:)
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Date: 7/28/2016 2:36:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I think you have met the challenge. And may have inspired me to do one I think. You are good that's why you are always in the winner's circle. Everyone knows a cat is just a cat no matter the color. Excellent job my poetic friend . Good luck in the contest.A big seven: -) Alexis
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Date: 7/28/2016 2:08:00 PM
Bad luck be gone! We black cat owners know that black cats are, of all species, the greatest lovers. Your photo is magnificent, but I doubt I'd want to pet it. Love, daver
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Date: 7/28/2016 11:52:00 AM
ohh, this is a welcome treat, andie... now, how to get that black cat!... very nice!..huggs
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Date: 7/28/2016 10:57:00 AM
Enjoyed this one, might just have something...Good luck in the contest...
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Date: 7/28/2016 9:05:00 AM
Just an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end and then again for good measure. A fav! Love armand
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Date: 7/28/2016 8:55:00 AM
A tiger, then a panther! ....perhaps you have nine lives too....Enjoyed your poem Andrea...hugs
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Date: 7/28/2016 7:03:00 AM
The pic was almost a shock when I scrolled down. Great read.
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Date: 7/28/2016 5:11:00 AM
LoL, Andrea', how can you not see what's in front. Lololol great read, had fun reading. I think you are right. A black cat might do away with the bad luck. I'm the opposite of superstition. Skat
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Date: 7/28/2016 2:17:00 AM
I'd get a cat today Andrea , but have an allergy to their fur so bad luck will find its way to my door:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx7
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