Andrea Dietrich Poet Ode

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#37 on 100 Best New Poems list of 2026

Ode to Razzmatazz

What a cat was Razzmatazz -
small, smooth and sleek.
Guests would call and in she’d slink
just to take a peek.

What a cat was Razzmatazz.
Languidly she’d preen.
Eyes I still cannot define
were they gold or green?

What a cat was Razzmatazz
and a little fat.
Even if she lay around,
I was fine with that.

What a cat was Razzmatazz.
As I stroked her fur,
she would start her motor up 
with a smooth jazz purr!

What a cat was Razzmatazz.
Had to say goodbye
when my cat got really sick.
Sad she had to die.

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Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading. Love your tribute to Razzmatazz. So Sorry... It is had to let go of a loved animal. I had many cats as a kid. Have a fun day with your win............

Sotto Poet August 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM A captivating poem on the bond between animals and humans, Andrea. Congratulations on your win,

Robert James Liguori July 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM Sorry about Razz. I love cats too.

Sara Kendrick July 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM It is really hard to lose a pet whom we love. They add so much to our lives. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Way to go. Sara K.

Howard Kerr July 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM I’m really partial to this inventive ode, Andrea. Such an innovative name for a cat too. Best of luck. Howard

Valsa George July 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM I know you are primarily a cat lover. This is certainly a beautiful ode on your cat which is no more.

Joseph P. DiMino July 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM Ouch! Oh such an ending to this poem. They do become members of the family. Your Razzmatazz sounds like she had personality to spare! Other than the sad ending, a very entertaining and well written poem throughout. Great Name! Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM Thanks

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM Your tribute to Razzmatazz is such a fine one, Andrea! It's touching, joyful and sad. Nicely written! Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM Thank you, dear

Kim Rodrigues July 19, 2026 at 4:24 AM What a fun name for a cat! Guess what..my son’s family tried on several names, but in the end they went with “Cat.” She is a beauty that is groomed to look like a lion. I’m Faving this one! Love! Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM Wow. Thanks, Kim

Nette Onclaud July 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM how playful, andie...i used razzmatzz in my poem a long time ago...yes, you are in your element! Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM It's a cool word

Natasha L Scragg July 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM Your cat had a really cool name "Razzmatazz" and its clear that you were very fond of her. What a lovely tribute in her memory Andrea. Xx Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM She was pretty cool. Then she changed when she got diabetes. We never did know her age. She had been pretty pampered by the old lady who named her and then passed away. We got her later down the road