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Hats and Cats

There was a man with many hats, that lived in a house with his cats. When he went outside, the cats stayed inside. Hat choosing was driving him bats. One cat said, “he will be gone for the day.” Another one said, “with his hats we shall play.” A hat for each cat, no one to say scat. When he gets home the cats will surely pay.

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Emilia James

Date: 9/15/2023 8:20:00 AM

lol, cute and funny set of limericks Bill. Thank you for the smile. Emilia : )

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 9:28:00 PM

My apologies, Emilia, for missing your comment. I appreciate your visit and your comments, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 8/2/2023 11:07:00 AM

Lol smiling Bill. Glad I dont have cats or hats lol...

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2023 5:08:00 PM

I've got more hats than I need, even after giving away dozens. LOL Glad you enjoy my Light Poetry, Michael.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/2/2023 7:18:00 AM

Whimsical Bill. Very cute write! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2023 5:09:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Linda. A fun write, Bill

Judy Ball

Date: 7/27/2023 4:49:00 PM

Too cute Bill. Don't mess with a man's hat or a woman's shoes. Loved this. A fun read that left me smiling. God Bless, JB

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2023 4:57:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Judy. I know that's true about women and their shoes, the men and hats is probably right too. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/21/2023 5:37:00 AM

Bill my friend, a worthy laugh and certainly well chosen for POTD. Congratulation, may your days always be happy and blessed. Hugs galore, Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/21/2023 6:43:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comments, Jennifer and especially for the hugs galore. :-) Have a relaxing weekend my dear friend. Hugs galore, Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/19/2023 11:50:00 AM

Hats the way to do it Bill.' Or should i Put, shredded hat initiative cats.'

Bill Baker
Date: 7/20/2023 7:34:00 AM

Good comment, Joe, Made me smile. Thanks for your visit and comments, my friend. Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/11/2023 9:07:00 PM

Love this sweet poem filled with humor and intrigue dear Bill ! I loved reading out loud to my children when they were young . Dr. Zeus’s books come to mind . I want to hear the next chapter of this !! Belated congratulations on your POTD dear friend from Texas ! Hugs, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 8:01:00 AM

Thank you Susan. It's always nice to see you've visited and commented on my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/11/2023 9:56:00 AM

Bill, this is absolutely delightful - so filled with humor and whimsy! It would make a great short story for kids of all ages! I want to know what happens when the man comes home and how the cats play with hats! Congratulations on your POTD my friend from Texas! Hope you are staying cool in a shady lace with a cold drink. Looks pretty hot in Texas! Blessings my friend. So happy to see you win a POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/11/2023 12:56:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Sam. You're right, very hot in Texas. Feels like 100+ almost every day. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 7/9/2023 7:47:00 PM

A delightful story and limerick of those cute cats my dear poet friend Bill. It broughts smiles on my Monday morning. Thanks a lot for sharing. More blessings to you and your writings my dear poet friend. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 8:00:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comments, Len. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Hugs, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/9/2023 3:55:00 PM

and they all left cat hair on the hats. That is how they be, those naughty cats.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:42:00 PM

I'm sure they did, Andrea. Thanks for the comments. Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/9/2023 3:02:00 PM

That is so cute, Bill Kids would love this story rhyme. SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:43:00 PM

Thank yu, SuZ. Have a great week! Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/9/2023 9:49:00 AM

Creative lines penned. I think the hat and the cat would be a perfect fit. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my pages. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:44:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Sara, and you're welcome, my friend. Bill

The Situation

Date: 7/8/2023 4:52:00 PM

Creative.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 7:50:00 PM

Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend! Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 7/8/2023 8:09:00 AM

Love! Love! A fav! Will SoupMail you later this morn. Please check for it. Thanks. And thanks for this fantastic writing!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Sally. I'll check my soup mail when I get back this afternoon. Have a pleasant day my friend. Bill

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/8/2023 5:03:00 AM

Bill, a cute set of limericks, a belated congratulations on POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 7:57:00 AM

Thank you, Tania. well wishes are never late. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 7/8/2023 12:28:00 AM

Bill your cats rock. Congratulations my friend on receiving this high Honor of POTD. God bless you...

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 7:56:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and the congrats, Michael. It was a surprise for me. lol God bless aand keep you, my friend. Bill

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 7/7/2023 11:10:00 PM

Congratulations on on your POTD. Well done.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 7:59:00 AM

Thank you for the first visit, Jeanette, and for the congrats. I'll visit your poetry soon and hope to see you here again. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 7/7/2023 9:37:00 PM

A very cute and interesting pair of limericks. When one has too many things to choose from, choice becomes so difficult. I just visualize the cats playing with the many hats and smile to myself. Congratulations on your POTD, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 8:01:00 AM

It does seem like it would be fun to be one of those cats and be playing with some hats, Valsa. Thanks for the visit and congrats, my friend. Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/7/2023 5:56:00 PM

I think you are onto something Bill. I needed a smile on my face and your limericks hit the spot after the "Sound of Freedom" this movie will bring anyone to tears. Congratulations on a delightful POTD Bill Baker! Way to go my dear friend from Texas~Anaya

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 7:51:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging words, Anaya. I happy it brought a smile to your lovely face. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/7/2023 4:55:00 PM

So cute and clever ! Instead of Dr. Seuess' "The Cat in the Hat," we have BB's; "The Man with many Hats." Your thoughts bring a smile, Bill Baker. It reminds me of the saying: "When the cats are away, the mice will play." In this case, the cats come out to play, when their owner is away. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:09:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy, for reading and commenting on my poetry. You are a kind and thoughtful friend. Hugs, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/7/2023 4:26:00 PM

Bill, I must express my sincere admiration for the charming and eloquent verses you have composed. They have not only brought me immense delight but also evoked a heartfelt smile. Allow me to extend my warmest felicitations on your well-deserved POTD.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:10:00 PM

Thank you very much for the congrats and the encouraging words, my dear friend. Have a great weekend! Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/7/2023 4:03:00 PM

Very cute and charming potd, Bill, congratulations~

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:11:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the comments, Michelle. It's always good to see you've dropped by. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/7/2023 2:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A fun/cute~hats/cats Limerick. Thanks for the laugh. Have a fun day writing away...............

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:12:00 PM

It can be fun here at poetry soup, Paula. We done always need to be so serious. Especially me. Hugs, Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 7/7/2023 1:38:00 PM

Very cute, and congrats on you POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:13:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the congrats, Paige. It's been a surprising day for me. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/7/2023 1:29:00 PM

hI Bill, Congratulations on this adorable poem and the honor of POTD. LOL

Bill Baker
Date: 7/7/2023 5:14:00 PM

Nice to see a new smiling face, Nancy. I hope to get to know you and your poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill