Lessons In Language and Giving Yourself a Break

"Do I know why I wrote this? No. Will it win the contest? No comment. Did I like writing it? Yes! Does pants mean something different to everyone reading the poem? Shut up brain!" Quote by Poet So, my cat Samson (RIP) Was also called "Handsome Pantsome" As for some reason I labelled all his moods And foibles With pants (AKA trousers) Some days he was Samson Cranky Pantsome When things didn't go his way And we thought no less of him Some days he was Samson Fancy Pantsome As he chose to balance On top of the scratching post With a look that suggested Applause was required He was applauded and adored At the vets he'd roll around For tummy strokes Samson Charming Pantsome Such a clever boy Sometimes, he'd shovel in All of the cat food Whilst Keira ran off with one biscuit At a time Keira Daisy Daydream Samson Naughty Pantsome What a character! What's this Samson? You've sneezed cat snot into my face? Samson Cutesy Pantsome You must have been very happy Blowing your contented snot bubbles What a sweet boy... No matter what pants you wore At the heart of it You were amazing "Best cat in the World" (Apologies Keira, you too - little lighter than air fluffball cutey) With all this known Why do singular actions Perceived and labelled Make us feel worthless Give the overthinking a rest You are more than today's pants (trousers!) A SIMPLE POETRY CONTEST Poetry Contest 20th March 2023 Sponsored by: John lawless