New Dog Meets the Queen - Hlm

new dog on the porch
our pet cat at the window
shrieks like a banshee

Indignation hair-raisingly sounded
when our “queen” cat was more than astounded
by the new pet Dad brought
to the house. Cat wailed “NOT
on MY watch.” Then that poor dog she hounded.

our cat’s hissy fit goes down as the worst in her catdom’s hiss-tory.


Jan. 25, 2022
For Charles Messina's Charlie Hai-Lim-Ku Poetry Contest

(inspired by a YouTube Video I saw on FB. it just cracks me up)
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Messina Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Andrea, sorry it took so long to comment on this fun and witty write. You did a GREAT job combining these forms. I absolutely loved the entire poem, and the monoku was spot on. My Belated Congrats on your win in my contest! Hugs Charlie
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 3:53 AM
I have read your winning entry and was delighted to see it on the winners' list. Congratulations on your place of honor. Way to go. Sara..That would be terrible.
Alex Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 5:04 AM
Great monoku. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 11:26 AM
I really like this " the worst in her catdom’s hiss-tory."
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 5:54 AM
Brilliant, Andrea! Love it!
Baker Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 2:21 PM
I watched the video first, didn't look like the cat had any use for a dog in the house. lol It was quite entertaining though. Thanks for sharing, Andrea, Bill
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 10:30 PM
i just loved the way the cat looks behind herself as if someone is there, and she makes a face with a hiss. it cracked me up
Maverick Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Lol..)) at least they are honest.' Unlike some humans.'
Mcintosh Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Love this! So adorable. God bless you sweet lady. Love, Gina
DiMino Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 8:13 AM
I know...they do get jealous. Look, their world is us...talk about catnip high. Love it!
Daniel Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 6:05 AM
Great story, Andrea, cats and dogs do not go together...
Buhagiar Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 1:14 AM
Poor dog. Cats are known to be vindictive.
Cunningham Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 1:05 AM
Lol, it inspired you well Andrea, I can just picture the scene. Good luck in the contest Tom
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