Kitty, Kitty

here kitty, kitty, is all you need say,
if you're real lucky, they'll come your way

they know your voice, your sounds,
when they're, not the only kitty around

they love to eat, groom, to play,
their favorite pastime, find a sunbeam,
sleep away the day

when they're prowling, running, jumping,
in their own little world, who knows?
maybe its catnip, maybe its squirrels

they cuddle and purr, cute little bundles of fur,
a mind of their own, fascination, and bewilderment,
abound, uncanny intelligence, reasons for keeping,
kitty around

they have a, favorite person, that one,
they most love, in appreciation, 
use their favorite things as a scratching post

stretching, yawning, time for a nap,
awaiting night, the time, they naturally hunt,
slithering room to room looking for prey,
occasionally, to pounce, when their shadow,
gets in the way, seldom successful,
they really don't care, they know,
you're the best hunter, they'll eat well today

we love them, that's a fact, tis strange indeed,
they produce nothing of value, bring in no pay,
only their nine lives, to survive, day to day

don't bother to call them, they seldom come,
rather, take a message, get back to you later, 
when their sunbeam is done

these finicky hairballs, of teeth and sharp nails,
why do we love them, bring them into our home,
these furry little creatures, 
with attention deficit syndrome, say here kitty, kitty,
you'll question no more

life without kitty, for even one day, 
don't have to think about it,
there just, ain't, no way

here kitty, kitty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gorelick Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Happy Day! First place...congrats. My kitty likes it too. BG
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January 21, 2010 at 2:54 PM
congratulations on your awesome knowledgeable cat poem ! ! Congratulations to you, Mac! -Robert
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January 20, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations Mac, You wrote well! Your “Cat Tails” contest entry, sponsored by: Constance La France is among the winners, First place!!! The part of your poem that I like best is, "....slithering room to room looking for prey, occasionally, to pounce, when their shadow..." Due to allergies, my cats have to stay outside. I can just imaging them inside like this. You did at great job letting your creativity flow. Keep up the good writing. SMILES… Dane Ann
Sweetheart Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Congrats Mac on your first place win in the CAT contest.. very well written and emotional poetry... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Haick Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations on yur Ist Place win in the contest, Mac! Great job! Peace, Audrey
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on you win in Constance's contest Mac. Love, Carol
Muzzey Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Congratulations on your win, I love this poem. Caryl
Kershaw Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations. This is a well deserved win. One cat lover to another; Purrrrrrrrrrr! Always, Will
Owens Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations on first place win with Kitty Kitty....Marty
Witt-King Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Congratulations on your win Mac. Good job
Dietrich Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations on number one spot! Luv, andrea
Johnson Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Well you certainly know your cats and still love them like I do. congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
Owens Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Very nice poem...Enjoyed...Marty
Richards Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 5:43 PM
All I need to do is stick my head out the back door, and say "Here kitty, kitty." and yep....she come's running! :) A happy poem is this! ~ Carrie
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