Merlin the Magic Cat

Merlin the cranky cat sat around getting fat. Wanting to be heard he mewed and purred. He yowled and howled and even growled all with the same result. He felt it quite the insult. He snarled and hissed What had he missed? He tried a mewl and lost his cool. Short of a caterwaul what should he call? A tiny squeak perhaps? Were they taking naps? Chirrups and chirps brought no alerts. His tail-raising trills brought no thrills. He wanted dinner now. He raised a loud MEOW! Using the magic word he finally was heard! Merlin became the Magic Cat in his tuxedo and top hat. The other cats took their cue. “Meow” meant “Please and thank you!” The moral is if dinner you choose, learn to mind your Ps and Mews!
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Buhagiar Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 7:01 AM
I enjoyed this poem very much especially the last line.
Fowler Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 7:03 AM
Good morning Victor! I'm glad you enjoyed my little poem. :) Linda
Volumes Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 5:22 PM
Terrific poem Linda. The Moral is really funny. Enjoyed it immensely.
Fowler Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 5:40 PM
HI Wendy! thanks for the kind words and I'm pleased you enjoyed it. :) Linda
Baker Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 4:46 PM
Lovely fun tale for the contest, Linda. Good luck! I enjoy the read today, Bill
Fowler Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 5:36 PM
Hey fellow Texan. Thanks for the stop by and comments! Linda
Kyser Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Probably a lot more what the contest is expecting, Linda! Enjoyed!
Fowler Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 2:10 PM
I'm not sure Jeff. I think Vie will find your version extremely delightful. I like the "other-worldly" feel of yours. Thanks for commenting! Linda
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