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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

Date: 7/1/2023 11:22:00 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
Date: 7/1/2023 11:25:00 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

Date: 11/30/2021 12:05:00 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
Date: 11/30/2021 8:09:00 AM

Thank you, mv. Glad you liked. Enjoy your day. Bryan

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/26/2021 4:19:00 PM

Bryan, Congratulations on your 1st place win! Humorous and fun write! Blessings, Paulette

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/30/2021 8:11:00 AM

Thank you, Paulette. I'm glad so many people liked this one. Take care. Bryan

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 11/18/2021 6:52:00 PM

Congratulations! marvelous piece with a significantly brilliant ending. Kudos to the poet BRYAN NORTON.

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/30/2021 8:12:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Have a great day. Bryan

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/17/2021 11:54:00 PM

Congratulations! My goodness, this had me laughing till my stomach hurt! Adorable!!

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/18/2021 7:35:00 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

Date: 11/17/2021 9:16:00 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
Date: 11/17/2021 9:40:00 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

Date: 11/17/2021 8:27:00 AM

You must have met our cat Mabel. :) This poem IS her! :) Cheers - Gary

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/17/2021 9:37:00 AM

Hi Gary. I suppose cats are largely the same, wherever you go. Take care, and have fun with Mabel! Bryan

Ann Peck

Date: 11/17/2021 7:45:00 AM

Very lovely and sweet. Written by a cat lover for sure. Congratulations on First Place!

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/17/2021 9:07:00 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

Date: 11/17/2021 5:43:00 AM

This is beautiful, Bryan, congratulations:)

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/17/2021 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Good luck with your poetry. Best wishes, Bryan

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/17/2021 3:57:00 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
Date: 11/17/2021 9:17:00 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

Date: 11/16/2021 9:03:00 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
Date: 11/17/2021 9:20:00 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

Date: 11/16/2021 6:25:00 PM

Wow! congrats on the win. I entered but didn't place at all. Oh well yours deserved the win.

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/17/2021 9:29:00 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

Date: 11/16/2021 5:58:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of my childhood pussy pets. God bless you.

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/17/2021 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Beata. Keep up the good writing. God bless, Bryan.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/16/2021 3:11:00 PM

this is PURRRfect, my friend. Long time no see. Wow, a well deserved trophy win and a big FAVE from me!!!

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/16/2021 5:23:00 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