Notorious

The quickest way to see your life
Go on a downward spiral
Is doing something stupid and
Discerning it’s gone viral.

A young man lured a local cat
And when it came close by,
He grabbed that feline, flinging it
Way up into the sky.

He laughed and so did all his pals
But someone did record it
And as it traveled ‘round the globe,
Well, very few ignored it.

The perp will get his day in court
But doesn’t really get it.
He’d like to let the matter drop,
Yet nobody will let it.

Oh, by the way, the cat is fine;
He’s found a loving home.
The bully, though’s been vilified – 
On tape and in this poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Duggan Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 8:14 PM
That is so good Ilene, I am a real cat lover so that hit me to the core, thank you so much for sharing, take care my friend..........Vera........
Hicks Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 1:52 AM
The things that people do for a little bit of fame... very sad indeed. But I wonder what's worse... the man doing the atrocious act or the culture giving it a million hits on the Web? Some things to think about it... nicely written, Irene!
Bauer Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:48 PM
great point, timothy! it does make you stop and think about human nature (and not in a good way!). thank you for reading and commenting...
Johnson Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Shine the light and shine it bold. A story like this just must be told. It's time to stop this adolescent behavior. To our furry little friends, we are their savior. So here's a word to one and all. Learn this lesson before your fall. Peace. :)
Bauer Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM
you've said it even better than i have, robert! thanks for your very special rhyming comments...
Manassian Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 5:24 AM
My dear...thanks for being the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves. I am proud of you for writing about this and highlighting this atrocious act.
Bauer Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:46 PM
thanks, eileen! of course, even worse things are done to people, but for some reason, this story has really made headlines here. people are just fed up by acts like these...
Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 7:35 PM
I have heard much worse than this, from setting them on fire and swinging them by the tail or microwaving them. It's INSANE and I wish to God those maggots would be put in prison. This is how serial killers get their start. Ok, I will get off my pulpit now. Good poem, my dear.
Bauer Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:45 PM
thank you, andrea! i've heard those things, too and it just blows my mind. maybe all this attention will get the point across to someone...
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