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For Charles Messina's The Beatles - Lay It To Me Poetry Contest/ June 4, 2025

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Leave My Kitten Alone

Inspired by Beatles' song: "Leave My Kitten Alone"
(Recently edited. The last line got left off.)

You petted her, then got bitten.
Who said you could touch my kitten?
She doesn’t like you, can’t you see?
She’ll only roll her ball with me!
Your cat nip won’t even tempt her.
Back off. Take that stuff away, sir.
Buster, "leave my kitten alone."
Go and get a cat of your own.

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Kim Rodrigues August 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM Good one! Congrats! Read it to my 10 yr old grandson who loves kittens. He liked it too!

Emilia James August 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM Congratulations on your win Andrea. Emilia : )

Charles Messina August 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM Andrea, I love this entry. Not sure if you saw but I accidentally originally gave you a 3rd placement because I thought your syllable count was off. I checked it again and it was spot on (lol) geez...so sorry. Anyway, Congratulations on your top win in my contest! Charlie :) Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM Oh wow. Thanks for noticing and making that change. I really appreciate it.

CayCay Godwin June 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM This is adorable and a shock to me. Shock because I didn't think a Beatle's song existed that I wasn't familiar with. I've no memory of that song or title whatsoever. I will have to find it and listen in an attempt to hush the noisy clatter of confusion in my brain's music library. Strawberry fields forever ... CayCay

Oliver Mckeithan June 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM I am a big Beatles fan. I was 11 yrs old when they "invaded" America

Oliver Mckeithan June 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM I am a big fan of The Beatles but not familiar with this one. Good poem though I am not a cat fancier. Good luck for contest Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM you are not a Beatles fan?? I was a kid when they were popular and I was more into herman's hermits and other bubblegum music, but today I really value what they did for the 60's scene. Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM I never heard of it before either. but I sure loved that title!!

Gershon Wolf June 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM Love the edgy, 'chip-on-the-shoulder' attitude in this one, Andrea. ~ Mr. Keep-Away Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM thanks so much

John Loving Iii June 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM Never heard the song; and I'm a fan. I don't get back here much But I'm trying. Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM thanks, John

Karen Jones June 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM Nice poem! I don’t know that song either!

Victor Buhagiar June 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM Never heard this song. Still cats don't tempt me. My daughter has two. At least they don't smell. Karen Jones June 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM Haha Victor!

Miranda Hawley June 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM My favorite line is "Your cat nip won't even tempt her." Oh yeah, I should likely look up the song to hear it for the first time ever.

Paula Goldsmith June 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM What a creative/fun write you have here. "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away........ Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM thanks

Paige Hind June 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM Haha! So cute! Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM thanks!

Ink Empress June 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM Lol thats so cute! I didnt know beatles sang this song. Iv been to the beatles museum and love some of their songs. I guess no matter what age we are we can share sometimes same taste in music! Iv never tried this form maybe might do. You always are good at humor sweet andrea Pleasure reading. Best wishes. Sending you light always. Will read your other poems soon too Hugsz Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM I never knew the song either, but I saw it on the list of their songs and loved the idea of doing a poem around that title. It was such fun.