Bryan Norton Poet Rhyme

Leave Me Alone

Leave me alone, I yelled to the kitten
The almost adult one that stood on my head
It’s four in the morning and where is it written
That I should wake up when you wish to be fed

Leave me alone, I called to his brother
Who walked over me as I struggled to rest
Why don't you leave me and bother another
How can I breathe when you stand on my chest

Leave me alone, I say when I’m eating
Nobody told you to mooch off my plate
You better know as I watch you retreating
That was my food that you carelessly ate

It doesn’t matter that I may be sleeping
Eating or resting or doing a chore
These are my cats and they never stop creeping
Over my dishes and in through my door

Funny to know that whenever they bug me
They like to purr just as loud as they can
They show affection by how they are happy
Knowing I love them as their biggest fan

Leave me alone, is a phrase I am using
Spoken more softly and always in vain
What is the point when I know that I’m losing
Leave me alone is like stopping the rain.

Written and submitted November 12, 2021
To the "Leave Me Alone" poetry contest
Sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose

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Darlene De Beaulieu July 1, 2023 at 11:22 AM Hello Bryan Norton, I have a cat a female. Every early morning at 2:oo o'clock she begins toUntil i wake up wake me up. I tell her- "It is too early." She starts at 4:00 Then 5:00 And i tell her it is too early. I go back to sleep. She kisses my hand, licks my face. etc. Until i wake up. If I get out of bed she takes my spot. Darlene De Beaulieu July 1, 2023 at 11:25 AM Bryan I go on the other side of the bed and get lclose to her she moves over and we both go back to sleep. Enjoy your day my friend. Sometimes she wants to eat early and wants company. So she wakes me up.Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Mv Venkataraman November 30, 2021 at 12:05 AM More than the theme, the poet has penned a poem with superb rhyme and none can blame the poem as forced rhyme. Great job with a simple language having no bombastic words to confuse the reader. All the best for more poems to follow and entertain plus educate me! Bryan Norton November 30, 2021 at 8:09 AM Thank you, mv. Glad you liked. Enjoy your day. Bryan

Paulette Calasibetta November 26, 2021 at 4:19 PM Bryan, Congratulations on your 1st place win! Humorous and fun write! Blessings, Paulette Bryan Norton November 30, 2021 at 8:11 AM Thank you, Paulette. I'm glad so many people liked this one. Take care. Bryan

Reason A. Poteet November 18, 2021 at 6:52 PM Congratulations! marvelous piece with a significantly brilliant ending. Kudos to the poet BRYAN NORTON. Bryan Norton November 30, 2021 at 8:12 AM Thank you, my friend. Have a great day. Bryan

Bj Legros Kelley November 17, 2021 at 11:54 PM Congratulations! My goodness, this had me laughing till my stomach hurt! Adorable!! Bryan Norton November 18, 2021 at 7:35 AM Thank you, BJ. Yes, these cats are quite amusing most of the time. Glad you enjoyed this. A true story! Take care, Bryan.

Paula Goldsmith November 17, 2021 at 9:16 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun story/write. Cats are so much fun. I have had them in the past. Have a blessed day with your win............... Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thanks, Paula. Good to hear from you again. Cats are loads of fun, when you're done picking up the mess. Have a fun day. Bryan

Gary Radice November 17, 2021 at 8:27 AM You must have met our cat Mabel. :) This poem IS her! :) Cheers - Gary Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:37 AM Hi Gary. I suppose cats are largely the same, wherever you go. Take care, and have fun with Mabel! Bryan

Ann Peck November 17, 2021 at 7:45 AM Very lovely and sweet. Written by a cat lover for sure. Congratulations on First Place! Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:07 AM Hi Ann. You're right about me and cats. Thanks for reading. I always try to write something rewarding for my readers. I owe that to you. Have a nice day. Bryan

Joanna Daniel November 17, 2021 at 5:43 AM This is beautiful, Bryan, congratulations:) Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:32 AM Thank you, Jo. Good luck with your poetry. Best wishes, Bryan

Regina Mcintosh November 17, 2021 at 3:57 AM I absolutely love this! It is oh, so worthy a first place winner... brilliant writing. Congrats on first place. God bless you. Love, Gina Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:17 AM Hi Gina. You are one of my favorite poets. Thank you for your comments. I am aiming for world-class poems but usually fall far short. I want to reward my readers. They deserve it. Glad you liked this one. Take care, Bryan

Christuraj Alex November 16, 2021 at 9:03 PM In a simple way of telling the kitten, you have brought home the concept of a strong question and answer, What is the point when I know that I’m losing Leave me alone is like stopping the rain". Great! Congratulations! Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:20 AM Thanks, Christuraj, for commenting. Yes, it's true about cats. What a handful. Got to love 'em. Have a nice day, Bryan.

Miranda Hawley November 16, 2021 at 6:25 PM Wow! congrats on the win. I entered but didn't place at all. Oh well yours deserved the win. Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:29 AM You will place soon, I'm sure. Thank you for commenting. Poetry, inciting or delighting, should always be inviting. Good luck in your writing, Bryan

Beata Agustin November 16, 2021 at 5:58 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of my childhood pussy pets. God bless you. Bryan Norton November 17, 2021 at 9:43 AM Thanks Beata. Keep up the good writing. God bless, Bryan.

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2021 at 3:11 PM this is PURRRfect, my friend. Long time no see. Wow, a well deserved trophy win and a big FAVE from me!!! Bryan Norton November 16, 2021 at 5:23 PM Thank you, Andrea. I hope this is a PURRRmanent place for me to make a landing, ha ha, but I usually step in too many hairballs on the way, squish squish. It's great to hear from you. Congratulations on your win in the train contest. A well-deserved victory for you. Best wishes, Bryan