My Owner's Garden

My owner has a beautiful garden out back in my yard
I can’t wait to run out there to play and stand guard
My whiskers tickle with fresh air and morning dew
I watch songbirds fly around me and chirp as they do

I sneak over to the perennials and the catnip bunch
I chew and roll in it until I feel all giddy with a punch
I then relax on the garden swing, basking in the sun
And lick my lips as I watch the hummers, such fun

Now Bored, I run under the lilac trees ready to pounce
At the chipmunk eating seeds, I will make him flounce
I dart and chase him and he hides in the geranium plants
I give up and decide to check out the peonies and chase ants

My owner then calls out and wants me to go back in
My food is ready for me with pate’ from a gourmet tin
I joyfully skip to my food, relaxed and still feeling a high
I can’t wait to go back to the garden before the day goes by
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Cohen Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM
Simply wonderful, Tania. This resonates because I had outdoor cats in my own garden, with hummers and catnip and a scene similar to what you described so beautifully.
Kitchin Avatar
July 24, 2020 at 3:35 AM
Thank you Eric!
La France Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Tania, congratulations on your win in my garden contest with this beautifully and delightful poem, I just love where you took the theme _Constance
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 10:08 PM
I love how you wrote this from your cat's perspective. It makes me really miss my cat. Congratulations on your wonderful First Placement Tania for this delightful poem. xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 7:06 PM
oh I adore how you did this in personification style. WELL DONE, Tania big congrats on well deserved win.
Kitchin Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Thank you Andrea!
Mishra Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 6:38 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win Tania :)
Kitchin Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Thank you!
Mishra Avatar
June 11, 2020 at 8:57 AM
I wish I could cuddle this poem! I could read it over and over again, so beautiful it is. The child in me relished your words. Best wishes for the contest Tania :)
Kitchin Avatar
June 11, 2020 at 11:47 AM
Thank you for your kind comments Aditi!
Allison Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 6:24 PM
oh what sweet imagery and knowing Constance is a cat lover I think you are on to a winner with this charming poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Jan! hugs XX
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