My Lonely Valentine

The cat was purring
And she stroked 
Its soft fur.

Another lonely Valentine’s
Day with only
The grey cat.

The green eyes
Seemed to glow
Like oblong lights.

If only she
Could attract someone
Who liked cats!

Wouldn’t that be
An indicator of 
Ordained, divine compatibility?

The dating application
On her computer
Beeped an advice.

Someone had read
Her humble profile
And moved on.

Another beep sounded
The same viewer
Had miraculously returned.

A message icon 
Appeared left screen
Blinking so mockingly.

Nervously she clicked
Reading the message
“I love cats.”

"Who are you?"
She typed and
Pressed “enter”.


This was written for a 99 word challenge, hence the change in the final line.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Romios Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:38 PM
What a clever poem. Panagiota
Bangalee Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 3:37 AM
interesting and beautiful poem
Krutsinger Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 7:51 AM
I have a painting that has eight cats in it, with a woman being wallered by them i the middle. Their is a caption: "Love me, love my cats." Hold out. The right one is out there, and the cats may lead him right to you. Happy Valentines Day.
Michael Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 5:09 AM
A little bit of love is better than no love even a cat love is better than no love at all...Nice concept and delivery...Happy Valentine to you and yours...
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