Murder Mittens

Oh, fluffy little midget mine,
how innocent you look.
But your many crimes have crossed a line
so often it would fill a book.

From toe-beans so very cute,
attached, are those murder mittens.
No one would ever think you a brute.
Evil cats grow from sweet kittens .

I took you home with thoughts of love
wafting through the air.
But now I have to wear a glove
just to brush your hair.

There you lie upon your back
inviting a sweet caress.
But if I do , then you attack ,
leaving me a bloody mess.  

What happened to the kitten, so sweet,
I brought home on that long ago day.
Now with those razors on your feet 
you keep us all at bay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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October 16, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Never were truer words said ! Coming from a dog lover, I agree totally with your well presented words Francine. My experience (and your delightful poem) tell me that kittens are cute and cats being nice is in dispute. Enjoyed.
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October 16, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Kittens, you never know what you’re gonna get. Enjoyed the poem. “Razors on your feet,” good line. John
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