Honestly

Honestly, when you said I’d have my portrait on Main Street, I didn’t expect to be the city laughing stock. You let that kid paint me like this? That silly smile on my face, as if I were, half drunk on catnip? Do you take me for an idiot? I’m am a proud member of the genus, Felis Catus; not some cartoon. Garfield, would even be offended, by this farce! Really, do you think my legs are that twiggy? And where’s my fur; is it growing inside instead of outside? And when have I ever had those triangular pumpkin eyes? You paint colorful spirals, bright green moons and color burst abstracts and me as a stick cat? Would you like it if I drew you like that? Alright, you’ve had your joke; now, erase that thing before you ruin my reputation!
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Krutsinger Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 1:23 AM
Garfield would be offended? Ha! Garfield seems to always be offended. This entire poem put me in a giant of a good mood, M.L. Loved it!
Kiser Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 12:24 PM
True, thanks.
Romios Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Loving this, ML Panagiota
Kiser Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Good, thanks.
Wolf Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 2:48 PM
You, and this poem, have inspired me to write a short senryu, which I've just posted, called 'Cat's Rights.' It's dedicated to you. Thank you, and Happy Mother's Day! :) gw
Kiser Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Wow, thanks so much Gershon.
Cozart Avatar
May 11, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Truly charming. Good write!
Kiser Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 3:47 PM
Thanks you, Dale.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 3:49 PM
Great humor. Also how one might see us or rather not see us at all or the reverse how we really are but not how we want to see ourselves...should I go on... from a humble cat... ;) Kim
Kiser Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 3:47 PM
I see what you mean; thanks so much.
Pandit Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 7:01 AM
Enjoyed the read..your themes are so unique, MLK.
Kiser Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Ha, thanks.
Andresen Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 4:23 AM
- Honestly : a real Vincent van Gogh portrait :))) - Love it, M.L. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kiser Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:25 AM
Thanks so much.
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