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i don't like cats, really

I don’t like cats, really, They scare away birds, pretty ****, The robin, the blackbird so smart, They think only of eating weaker than them, That to jump the balls of innocent wool, My garden had a sweet music yesterday, Today it is quieter than a grave, Cats scare away, nice birds, They don’t see much further than their pretty nose, Oh the caresses they expect, what false money, Turn your back; they devour all your friends. Je n’aime pas les chats, vraiment, Ils font fuir les oiseaux, les jolies mésanges, Les rouges gorges, les merles si intelligents, Ils ne pensent qu’à manger plus faibles qu’eux, Qu’à sauter les pelotes de laine innocentes, Mon jardin avait hier une douce musique, Aujourd’hui il est plus silencieux qu’une tombe, Les chats font fuir, les gentils oiseaux, Ils ne voient pas beaucoup plus loin que leur joli nez, Ah les caresses qu’ils attendent, quelle fausse monnaie, Tournez le dos, ils dévorent tous vos amis.

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Date: 12/25/2024 7:42:00 AM
Yann, Beautiful poem. Cats should be kept inside as house pets, then this wouldn't be such a problem.
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Date: 11/20/2024 11:08:00 AM
wow, that's one way of seeing it. MY cats have never killed birds or mice. They see one and do not even know what to do with it! They are indoor cats, the only way to keep a cat and have them be nice and well trained!
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Date: 8/10/2024 10:40:00 AM
I haven't seen cats roaming around for quite some time now, I used to as a child before animal control came and picked up all the strays! They bring creatures as gifts, naughty cats. I really enjoyed your clever poem, Yann [mésanges] is pale green, why is it in English as **** ? co-piolet says it means blue tits. aha
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I Am Anaya
Date: 8/11/2024 10:31:00 AM
I'm studying your precious cat poem in the French version, you don't know how much I appreciate it, free French lessons TY so much! Say fromage :) what do the French say for to make you smile for the camera?
Date: 7/26/2024 7:57:00 AM
Also as I read your great write, I pictured a butterfly on the cat’s nose. Tickled!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/26/2024 9:13:00 AM
it would be a wonderful picture indeed, i can imagine that thank you so much Kim
Date: 7/26/2024 7:56:00 AM
Cats are definately different than dogs. I love seeing my 14 year old grandson chase his cat…he will catch and hold him…lol. A few years back his dad (my son) was setting off fireworks in the road next to their driveway. The young pup was scared and trying to move away…”No, no, no,” says my grand, holds him while they sit in chair. Too funny to watch! That dog is likely braver than most…shrug ;)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/26/2024 9:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Kim, for sharing anecdotes of your son and grandson,this is enlightening and so original, i totally agree that cats and dogs are very different, for the bravery, i think it depends of each dog and each cat, i have no comparison in mind, have a sweet week end
Date: 7/24/2024 2:06:00 AM
Yep, they are terrorists at times. I am certain that both Pavlov and his dog where both conditioned by Pavlov's cat. I got two, but I keep them indoors. Safer for them...and they are hunters by nature. Oh, I did not buy them. They were feral strays. I hear you. I have a bird bath out in the garden, and every now and then I pick up, what is left, a pile of feathers after a cat attack. It is heart breaking. Life. Nature. Hmm, could be better done I think. Blessings.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/26/2024 9:15:00 AM
Thank you Joe, for the delicious comment, i feel more empathy for birds than for cats really, enjoyed your Pavlov cat, totally surprising for a scientific mind have a sweet week end poet
Date: 7/23/2024 6:35:00 PM
Not everyone loves cats I can see why, I think you'd love my Charlie, he's a blue parakeet, and so lovable
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/26/2024 9:17:00 AM
i wish i knew Charlie, i could be friend, thank you so much Rose for the cute comment
Date: 7/21/2024 10:41:00 PM
You don't like cats as they scare away birds that come to your garden. Like you, my husband doesn't like cats and he drives them away, though I really love them and wish to keep one as a pet. Here our interests clash! I can justify the reason for your dislike. Really enjoyed reading this.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:25:00 AM
Thank you Valsa, i totally agree, cats are interesting as pet, but they scare birds who disapear, i wish you find an agrement with your husband, i am on his side for now, enjoyed readng you
Date: 7/21/2024 9:19:00 PM
It's too bad that cats destroy the lovely birds. I wish they could be friends. It was a pleasure to read this beautifully written poem.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:26:00 AM
that's a poet answer, i wish too rhey could be friends, thanks evelyn, for stopping by kindly
Date: 7/21/2024 12:11:00 PM
you've made me look at cats in a different way, yann. i love birdsong and would feel terrible knowing that it was silenced because of a cat or cats...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:27:00 AM
thanks a lot Ilene for understanding my poem and defending my cause, best wishes
Date: 7/21/2024 7:57:00 AM
I agree with you. Cats would eat all the lovely birds that bring joy to our gardens. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:28:00 AM
Thanks Victor, always a pleasure reading your poems and comments, best wishes
Date: 7/21/2024 7:33:00 AM
Awwn i havent thought of cats that way but i can understand and i do love cats but for some reason i get scared of them. Very well written my friend! Sending you light always
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:29:00 AM
i live cats too, but far away from my garden, i have no birds since four years, enjoyed your comment and kindness, best wishes Empress
Date: 7/21/2024 7:27:00 AM
For sure, birds are their favorite food next to squirrels, chipmunks and rats. Yann, thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/22/2024 7:30:00 AM
Thanks Sara for the kind and comprehensive comment, always enjoy reading your poems and comments best wishes

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