Krishnanand Guptar Poet Rhyme

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Written 26 April 2026 for Shape Shifting Animal Light-Hearted  Fantasy Poetry Contest of Natasha  L Scragg

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If I Could be a Cat

If I could choose a form most grand,
A creature of a noble brand,
My secret wish, a silent plea,
Would lead me a smart cat to be.

A cat of humour, quick and sly,
With mischief glinting in my eye,
To my shrewd master, wise and bold,
Scented stories I would unfold.

I would purr  a cute rumbling sound
As wisdom on each whiskered mound,
A gentle nudge, a velvet paw,
To pat my master soft and low.
 
I would leap on the highest shelf,
A king unto myself, by myself
And survey all with knowing eyes
Above my master`s lovely ties.

I'd greet him with a gentle rub
Expecting that he would not snub
And with soft head butt on his knee
Then curl up in his  lap, quite free.

I'd teach him patience, slow and deep,
The talent of secrets to keep,
The quiet joy of watching birds,
Beyond the reach of human words.

I won`t  wait for my master`s cue
To chase mice, old as well as new,
And with a flick of my striped tail,
I’d ensure my spirit doesn`t fail.

I'd practice my best funny face
Embracing every charming grace,
A wide-eyed stare, a goofy yawn
From dusk until the break of dawn.

I`d  let my fantasy take flight
To charm my master, day and night,
A cat of laughter, wise and kind,
The truest solace one can find.

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Sotto Poet May 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM What a wonderful poem with great metaphor layers, Krish. Congratulations on your top winning placement Krishnanand Guptar May 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM Thank you poet friend for appreciting the above poem and for your kind wishes. These mean so much to me from your masterly pen.

Natasha L Scragg May 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM Hello Krishnanand. Thank you for your entry in the contest. Love the picture you create of a cat who is loyal, noble and entertaining. And also the appreciation of watching birds. You keep the human in the cat this way as we do admire nature with feelings beyond words. :-D Krishnanand Guptar May 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM Thank you dear poetess for appreciating the above poem and for its placement in the contest sponsored by you. It was fun writing on the prompt you put through.

Valsa George May 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM Seeing the title, I was curious to know why you wish to be a cat. I too love cats and enjoy their purring and soft velvety feel. Your cat, I must say is so cute and sprightly. Your rhyming is quite natural and comes flowing to you with great ease and spontaneity. Krishnanand Guptar May 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM Thank you a lot Valsa for appreciating the above poem, though rather belatedly. Was busy these days with diverse callings.