Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

Kissed By Katy

Although two other felines enjoyed their lap time
Atop them the dominating Katy would climb
The lap she didn’t want; she sat right on my face
Katy felt this was her right; she had claimed this space

If I tried to watch TV, her paw closed my eyes
If challenged, with a huffy hiss she would chastise
At mealtime she’d growl, chasing other cats away
How did I come to adopt this demanding stray

At the Humane Society, I passed her cage
She clawed my sleeve and my attention she engaged
Smarter than most cats, Katy was queen of our house
She’d just yawn if we were invaded by a mouse

For twenty-two years, Katy always made me smile
The morning she passed, I felt like I’d lost a child



*Written November 5, 2014, in honor of Katy Cat.

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Funom Makama February 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM Its nice having soupers like you here. This is just wow and I am beating myself to not reading this earlier. I am happy and amazed at what I am reading today and this piece over here contributes to my state. No doubt a 7!

Robert Lindley December 6, 2014 at 10:36 AM Fantastic write and I remember losing our dog , Midnight, over 15 years ago. Pain like that always remind us that life is fleeting and should be appreciated all the more. Super 7 on this one and good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2014 at 7:36 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win Carolyn. I know exactly how you feel. We never will forget them. Your Katy sounds like she was filled with spirit!

Carrie Richards November 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM I can feel the tears, thinking of the years, and then the loss of a friend such as your Katy. So independent, they are......but such loving companions as well. Lovely and sweet poem Carolyn...... I must wipe my tears after reading this sweet poem. :)

Joyce Johnson November 29, 2014 at 4:47 PM A wonderful poem and win Carolyn. Congratulations. She surely lived a long and great life. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison November 29, 2014 at 12:33 PM Dropping back with my congrats Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick November 29, 2014 at 11:39 AM Congrats on your winning work..There are some very interesting stories in the winner's list..A fine group of poets gather at this soup pot..Sara

Brenda Meier-Hans November 29, 2014 at 10:37 AM Carolyn, I had to laugh so hard at this wonderful poem. My dog does the same thing to me, (sitting on mu face.) This is one of the most adorable animal poems I have ever read. 7+fav. It's a keeper.

Rob Carmack November 29, 2014 at 6:49 AM Carolyn, a very loving poem. Congrats.

Shadow Hamilton November 29, 2014 at 6:29 AM how wonderful she sounds Carolyn you were lucky when you found her It is so sad that we mainly outlive our pets congrats on win and ty for your support hugs

Kash Poet November 8, 2014 at 9:32 AM It's amazing how easily you have written this in Sonnet form!Enjoyed.

Paul Callus November 7, 2014 at 12:07 PM What a lovely poem, Carolyn! We have always had cats (and other pets) in the family. The last cat that we lost-Snowball-died a couple of years ago aged 17. Now we have another, Smokie, and he is the gentlest cat I have ever seen...at night he falls to sleep sucking on my finger! Your Katy was quite a character, too. They do become like children. hugs // paul Paul Callus November 29, 2014 at 6:56 AM Back again with congratulations, Carolyn! Very merited! hugs // paul

Tim Smith November 5, 2014 at 6:56 PM She sounds like a wonderful companion Carolyn...I lost a dog this year and I fell your heartache...hugs Tim

Cupids Arrow November 5, 2014 at 7:45 AM Hi sweet Caroline .. I am an animal lover and can understand the feeling of losing a pet.It us like loosing a child,cause they love us like a child.Thank God you were blessed in having her for twenty two yrs..Lovely poem!C& T Carolyn Devonshire November 6, 2014 at 5:05 PM Charma, when you have no husband or children, pets play a very important part in your life. Katy was my favorite, even though she demanded so much attention.

Jan Allison November 5, 2014 at 6:55 AM oh so tender and beautifully written - our friends lost their cat when she was 19 - a long long time to have such a devoted pet - its a 7 from me:-) Hugs Jan xx xx

Shadow Hamilton November 5, 2014 at 4:13 AM brilliant pen Carolyn I hope you will enter it in my new contest hugs 7 fav Carolyn Devonshire November 6, 2014 at 5:04 PM Thanks, Shadow. You gave me the inspiration for this poem. I did shed a few tears though because I still miss my Katy Cat.