I Am a Cat

Look at me I am a cat Iam lithe and lean An acrobat machine Nothing is too hard for me I can walk the tight rope and look down upon the world Don't you wish you could see what I see? I have vision I see far and wide I know what is coming before you do But I don't care Because I am a cat I do care about that mouse down there I will gracefully dismount the high place And study you, mouse! I shall lay in wait I am patient I am goal oriented I will corner you And toy with you Exhaust you And then I will eat you You are what I care about What's right in front of me I am a cat

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Valsa George

Date: 10/10/2023 10:35:00 PM

A cat's innate nature and its focus on the mouse that comes before it are beautifully stated. The cat's address to the mouse I really enjoyed. "I am patient, I am goal oriented, I will corner you, And toy with you, Exhaust you, And then I will eat you."A cute poem. Thanks Mona for your visit to my page.

Mona Ebel
Date: 10/15/2023 7:51:00 AM

Hi Valsa! Thank you for the feedback! I really got a lot of personal satisfaction when I wrote "I am a Cat". I think that is why I love poetry so... It comes with great satisfaction, whether writing my own, or reading others. What a great contribution it has been in my life, and I would imagine countless others too. I hope you have a wonderful day and that we continue to interact with one another.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/7/2023 3:30:00 AM

lol I love cats , my daughter had a main coone but he had a heart condition he lasted 10 months, she put him to sleep and cried her eyes out, now she has a healthy kitten, and boy does he love to play. His name is Lapis, thanks for the beauty my dear poet friend :) 4dw

Mona Ebel
Date: 10/15/2023 7:54:00 AM

Hello Mystic Rose... I finally figured out how to navigate to where I can reply to the comments I received. I have been busy to respond to each one now that I am able to. I have had my share of heartache and joy with cats. Lapis is a beautiful name. I love the stone... Thank you

Karen Jones

Date: 10/5/2023 10:06:00 PM

I like this! Reminds me of the time a neighbor's cat killed our sweet parakeet. It snuck in.

Mona Ebel
Date: 10/15/2023 7:55:00 AM

Interesting comment, Karen... made me chuckle. However, I am sorry for the loss of your parakeet. Thank you for your comment. I hope your day is incredible.