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Merlin the Magic Cat

in frosty winter I visited my son in sunny California! 
                 met Merlin, an unexpected, but very special guest,
            perched right on top of his desk, watching master diligently,
             checking the computer screen often for meeting updates. 

                       "who is this friend - chubby ball of grey fur?" 
                    it was love at first sight …
                                 he is soft and fluffy like a cloud, 
                       cutest thing in the world, but very serious, 
                       pretending to be a real computer expert! 

                      in a few days it didn't take long to figure out, 
                       who really the master is! unmindful owner
                       often too busy, forgets and skips his meals, 
              but Merlin keeps purring "meow" until his mission is complete.

                     the engrossed owner never remembers it's time 
                to take a well-deserved break, rest or an hour of sleep, 
                       Merlin acts as his worrying mother from far, 
                  with constant meows…no matter deadlines to keep!

                  Merlin is definitely the perfect company to watch soccer, 
               he would cast his spell for master's favourite team to win, 
                I genuinely wondered... is the Wizard of King Arthur back 
              to Silicon Valley, or an angel in disguise, for my child, indeed!


Notes: Merlin is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a magic man, among his various other roles (Wikipedia)
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Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Mala, Merlin magic in verse truly enchanted my heart! And, from your poem filled with joyful delight, Merlin enchanted you! I was spellbound and totally charmed by your story. Congratulations on your win with this feline tale! Blessings dear friend. And, please let me know when another trip to Silicon Valley is in the offing! Soup Mail!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute~~write/picture. Maybe he is Not "pretending to be a real computer expert." He is one. Hahaha....Have a blessed day/week writing away....................
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:34 AM
Thank you for entering this poetry contest Malabika, and congratulations on your Glory placing win! :)
Peck Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 8:42 PM
What a sweet poem, Mala. Cats and dogs do seem to take over the place. I'm glad your son has company. Good luck in contest! love, Ann
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Ann. Pets really bring out the softest corner of our heart.
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