Homer the House Cat

He called himself Homer the house cat
And mostly ate tuna with pork fat
After lunch he'd meow
'Nearly upchuck his chow!
And grin like an overstuffed wombat!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Foulk Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 2:24 PM
loved the title, this was a great piece, though i am a dog lover, my daughter in iowa had two cats, and they really took to me, they were so gentle, enjoyed this write.
Brown Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 5:56 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Limerick II". A well deserved win James. Love, Carol
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February 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Oh James, Congratulations on your win! This is so funny. Loved the write. As Always, Shar
George   Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Halarious! James. Many congrats on your BIG WIN. Elaine
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Yours paints such an awesome picture of a spoiled fat housecat. Congrats on your top win, james. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Congrats James on your first place win in Debbie's contest with this creative write luv.. enjoy your top spot...
Calhoun Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Hi James - Sounds like a cat I had. Believe it or not her favorite food was potato chips...don't ask. LOL! CONGRATS on yor BIG WIN in Deborah's contest. Best wishes, KC
Richards Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Yuk....a mess to clean up.....but so glad to see that you are also cleaning up the number uno prize!! A First place, and well deserving win!!
Dufresne Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM
awesome win, James! Congratulations to you
Mehta Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved first place win in the contest, Jimbo
Johnson Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations James on a great win. Love, Joyce
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February 7, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. I don't know how I missed seeing this one earlier.
Rider Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM
So typical cat! I love it! great limerick! ~Trudy~
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM
coming back to this one. its meter is perfect I think!
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January 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Cats do LOVE to eat, Jimbo! Homer sounds a lot like Garfield. I see the meter maid approves, so you're headed for victory, my friend! Wishing you the best always. Love, Carolyn
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January 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM
HUZZAH! we have LIFT OFF! perfect meter and all on your own NOT what I recommended LOL how YOU! The Jimbo I love all feisty! like me Feisty! Light & Love [I saw a woman giving a toddler soda with a straw! I almost jumped the table and strangled her/ but I restrained myself!]
Brown Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 6:36 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Jimbo. The best to you in the contest. Wishing you a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Wilson Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM
very funny! love,Deb
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January 20, 2011 at 5:11 AM
OH Jimbo I'm going to look for a wombat picture![May I beg for some capital at the beginnings of thoughts and on Homer's name? pretty please with sugar or a nice cinnamon sugar drizzle?] soup mail Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:39 AM
What a nice humor flows from this write on Homer The House cat, enjoyed, James, Jimbo
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM
COOL One, I really LIKE THIS ONE, James. Good luck if for the contest. Luv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM
A cute little ditty, about a kitty, but I bet his breath wasn't very 'minty'..... Good job, James !!!
Muzzey Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Very nice limerick for the contest. I enjoyed the read. Caryl
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January 19, 2011 at 4:23 PM
he he he! Enjoyed your limerick.. but the cat sounds annoying and in my house everyone likes tuna like a cat.....lol... Sorry I don't do well with cats.. And its a good thing he eats Tuna,, i dislike cats and tuna.. I get nausea with fish... and my allergies act up with cat fur.. Well i'm making no sense, but i sure enjoyed your limerick,..p.d.
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