Ode to a black cat

"Oh,my dear black cat",                                                                                     You are darker than the midnight,                                                                       Your growl frighten the fruit bat,                                                              .  And your eyes are as bright as the light.                                                                     Like a bat, you have protruding ear,                                                             Your sharp claws catch your prey,                                                          And your hidden attack causes fear,                                                         You are not seen much during the day.                                                          You are active at dawn and dusk,                                                                 And you sleep very well all day,                                                               Your family gives us a scented musk,                                                              And you make our home a place to stay.                                                       You need a smaller space to hide,                                              Sometimes you make a strange chirping sound,                                                            You spend more time in grooming like a bride ,                                                              And you are often found near the fishing ground.                                                           You reduce our feelings of loneliness,                                                   And your purr can calm our nervous system,                                      Your cleanliness brings us holiness,                                                      And you are an excellent companion of wisdom.
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August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
A captivating poem on the bond between animals and humans, Nette. Congratulations on your win,
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July 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Hello Balasubramaniyan, congratulations on your POTD Enjoy your special day. /Darlene/
George Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, dear poet friend.
Nicole Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Very creative, the way your words caress the page. A nice ode to your black cat. Congratulations Balasubramaniyan, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
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July 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
congratulations on your POTD!
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July 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Ode to a black cat" write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
La France Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
BV, interesting layout and congratulations on your poem of the day honor ~
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July 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Balasubramaniyan :) - Hope this will be a winning poem in the contest, good luck - Have a lovely weekend :) -
Rodgers Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Hello Balasubramaniyan, Congrats on POTD, and what is not to like about the joy of having a black cat? Blessings, Daniel
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July 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Lovely poem! Congrats on POTD!
Kitchin Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Balasubramaniyan, wonderfully penned. Congratulations on POTD.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:34 AM
congrats, sir, on your POTD--a lovely tribute.
DiMino Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Enjoyed read very much. Remains of cats found where ancient cultures unearthed. I am presently owned by 2.
Singh Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Yes, pets are affectionate by nature and bring comfort and happiness to our lives.This is my favorite.Congratulationd on your POTD win.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
A lovely Ode to your cat. Congratulations on having received the honour of Poem of the Day… Beryl
Jones Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Congratulations on your potd honor!
Cunningham Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Lovely tribute Balasubramaniyam, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
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July 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Hello Balasubramaniyan, My friend, io have enjoyed this poem. I am making it my fav. I do have a cat and yes you are right, they do make good companions. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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