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Kittens

KITTENS

my fluffy kitten
when she pounced on big cat
i adored her

they like to chase things
things that tinkle or rattle
so light and so swift

into ev’ry thing
sharp    needle claws scratching
shredded furniture

they should make me mad
but they are so innocent
and they are so cute

one thing is certain
once they are inside your door
they are there to stay

Copyright © Daver Austin | Year Posted 2011

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Laura Breidenthal Date: 3/12/2012 5:56:00 PM Very very true! :D Always, Laura Login to Reply

James Foulk Date: 6/24/2011 12:38:00 PM a very cute little piece, enjoyed it. Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 2/12/2011 12:44:00 PM I knew you must have written a poem about those rescued kittens, ha ha, and what a cute and sweet poem it is too, I always say, if you do not want a cat, never ever pick it up, if you do, you are in trouble, my cats Violet and Pearl are snug as bugs, Pearl loves my in basket for some odd reason, it is very cold in Ottawa, Canada today~~ Login to Reply

Kash Poet Date: 2/8/2011 2:56:00 AM Very cute one!I like kitten. Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 2/4/2011 1:33:00 PM Lol... yes once you show them harmness.. they will ruin everything.. by the way.. I was really talking about and where I've been.. I've been missing all the action...take care.. irma Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 2/2/2011 12:54:00 PM Mine are outdoor cats...due to allergies, but there are here to stay, too...all 5 of them. The 15 year old is allowed in on cold nights. It's kitty love! I enjoyed your poem. They are so amusing!!! Jumping, playing, flipping, chasing, pouncing...outside! Like the tinkle or rattle... Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 1/31/2011 8:55:00 AM Yep.............that last stanza sums it up perfectly !!!! Love it!! Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/30/2011 2:05:00 PM oh dave... a wonderful slew of 'kus on kittens! so, so enchanting with winning wishes, daver! :) huggs, nette Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 1/30/2011 9:13:00 AM A nice series of haiku, I just love your last one, your love for them sure are evident in every line Dave ;) love Wilma Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 1/30/2011 5:06:00 AM *smiles* A joyful poem here dear poet ! Though allergic I am, I still love those hair balls ! Have a great week Dave ! much love, james Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/29/2011 5:03:00 PM the last one is the clincher .... and the heart stealer!! LUv, Andrea Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/29/2011 2:28:00 PM You really have a soft spot for kitties, Daver. You described their antics so well. I wonder what happened when the kitten pounced on "big cat." They do love to shred furniture and my experience with trying to trim their claws was dreadful, so don't even bother. I hope you are doing well, my friend. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/29/2011 2:04:00 PM Cute and lovely write on kittens, daver Login to Reply

Laurie Ginn Date: 1/29/2011 9:49:00 AM You know kittens can be treacherously 'innocent'. smiles Daver you're a softie Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 1/29/2011 9:36:00 AM I think you've captured kittens really well in this series of haiku, Dave and you are so right-- once they're in they definitely got their claws embedded in your heart ;) have a wonderful weekend :) -- nikko :) Login to Reply

Robert Pettit Date: 1/29/2011 9:32:00 AM Nice set of haiku. I just don't like the part where they scratch the furniture. Login to Reply

Michael J. Falotico Date: 1/29/2011 8:36:00 AM Very good write my friend... Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/29/2011 8:12:00 AM Good one..Details the attachment with so few very descriptive words..Enjoyed..Thanks for stopping by..No my husband does not read my work...He doesn't like my poetry..Sara Login to Reply