Hangin In There

I was minding my own business, a smart tabby cat lazing in the sun,
As the chief of this roost, the house diva, the boss of my domain,
Having such a busy itinerary, its really hard to get all things done,
I have to eat and sleep then I must do more of the exact same,
As the smart one I keep a cool attitude, you know, I got game!

One day my little owner scooped me up, she said she wanted to play, 
She toddled me down the hall, saying we would just have so much fun,
These little hands had a firm grasp of me, I could not budge or run away,
Dressed in dolly clothes she hung me on the door then said “ALL done”.
Left all alone to hang in there, smart... maybe not, I guess she’d won!


Submitted by Lee Ramage
Written July 30, 2011
For “Hangin in There Contest”
Placed 5th place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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K. Avatar
August 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Oh shucks, this sure creates such a sweet image although I reckon that cat wasn't too happy ;) This suddenly reminded me of Beatrix Potter & Enid Blyton-- :) enjoyed this one and a belated congrats to you! I see you won here :) yay!
George   Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Delightful and entertaining, dear Lee - like you. Congratulations on your SUPER WIN. eLAINE
Ramage Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Thanks, the cat almost looks like your baby. Take care Lee
Sweetheart Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Congrats Lee on a fantastic win in the contest with this unique write luv.. kudos on the win..
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:49 PM
Thanks so much Linda-Marie, I had a ball writing it. I remember as a kid I use to dress up my cats... bad, right? lee
Horne Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Many congrats, Lee : )
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Thanks so much Jack. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee
Kendrick Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Congrats on your creative winner..Sara
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Really enjoyed your entry too. Well done. Lee
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Francine's "Hangin In There" contest Lee. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Thank you so much Carol for the positive feedback. I plan to spend an evening soon reading your work. I have enjoyed several recently that you have written. Lee
Onclaud Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:36 AM
a talwe with humor at its , best, leee.. congrats! :) huggs, nette
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Thanks so much Nette. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee
Onclaud Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:37 AM
*tale*
Devonshire Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Kitty won't be "playing" with you anymore, Lee. Got a great laugh out of this poem. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Thanks so much Carolyn, I use to play with my cats when I was young and I'd dress them up in doll clothes... bad wasn't I. sorry I did not get a chance to do your contest. Lee
Roberts Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:16 AM
congrats on your 5th place win Lee with this excellent entry
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words. I had fun writing this one... seems I am better at humour than more serious things. Lee
Taylor Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Excellent entry, Lee. Funny piece. Great job. Good luck. Thanks for your kind words. That saying about the "crab" is - You can't make someone do something they're not capable of doing! luv Ralph
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Thanks Ralph... I think my husband is a crab... in more ways than one!! Take care. Lee
Horne Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 10:46 AM
LOL, witty write : )
Dufresne Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM
oh yeah, Lee. This one of yours is a cutie and well withing the range of reality. Well done and appears that yu do know our feline friends. Should do well!
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Thank you so much. I love hearing from you, I appreciate your comments so much. Hope you are well, looking forward to reading more of your work. Lee
Nair Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Very funny and innovative, likely to be a winner..thanx for yr kind comments, jag
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Thanks so much Jag. Seems like it did okay, won 5th place. Appreciate your feedback. Lee
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:44 PM
hi, Lee , just getting ready to go off. well, you are a different case. and the folks in movies and in classrooms can always put their phones on vibration, and not ring setting! also, when I was a teen in the 70's we all managed quite nicely to get thru a day without phone calls from friends. If mom needed me in an emergency, she only had to ring the school and I'd get the message. I really miss those days of sanity!!
Ramage Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM
How true... it must be sooo frustrating to have them going off in school. have a nice sleep. lee
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 1:27 AM
oh, how darling the way you did the story of that fun picture. Good job, Lee!!
Wesley Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Pussy cats make wonderful subjects and you did justice with this sweet verse.
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Thanks so much Elizabeth for your kind comments. I've been away a few days, just getting caught up. Lee
George   Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Straight from the beautiful, gentle heart of a poet. Top contendor, Lee. Elaine
Ramsdale Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Fun read! Good luck. Blessings, Caryl
Jones Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I am speechless.... Awesome!
Jones Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM
could you not tell?
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Nancy thank you so much for your kind comments. I was wondering if it was you who commented on my "crazy poem" the "Word made up contest"? If so, thanks so much, I really like getting the constructive comments. Lee
Larocca Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM
This one made me laugh. Good luck in the contest.
Ramage Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Thanks for your kind words. Lee
Horne Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM
LOL, this is the first piece I've seen for Francine's contest - great fun : )
Ramage Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM
thanks for the feedback. Take care Lee
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