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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!

Get Yourself a Big Black Cat To Cancel Out Bad Luck

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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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 7:05 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.
Day Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 8:29 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!
Anish Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Cats are "where it's at"! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Salehi Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 6:59 PM
I loved it....
Inman Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM
You've describe my wife and I perfectly.
Godwin Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 9:35 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
La France Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Andre, WONDERFUL for the contest, I love it~
Daniel Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 1:39 AM
Ha Ha ...great write:) I love your logic:)
Hagy Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 3:34 PM
Love this write Andrea...the best cat I ever had found me!...Luv the pix too:)
Y. Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 2:36 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
Austin Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 2:08 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
Onclaud Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 11:52 AM
ohh, this is a welcome treat, andie... now, how to get that black cat!... very nice!..huggs
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Enjoyed this one, might just have something...Good luck in the contest...
Yvonne Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Just an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end and then again for good measure. A fav! Love armand
May Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 8:55 AM
A tiger, then a panther! ....perhaps you have nine lives too....Enjoyed your poem Andrea...hugs
Kent Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 7:03 AM
The pic was almost a shock when I scrolled down. Great read.
A  Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 5:11 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
Allison Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 2:17 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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