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Oh, Foolish Man

Oh, foolish man! I told you I'm not a clinger Don't grab my tail 'less you want to be bitten and if at me you keep pointing your finger I'll show you the contempt of an angry kitten Be off with your horde and their petty assails or I vow to scratch the eyes of those with you whose fatty buttocks are blubbery like whales Your gaggle flings vile insults as you pursue. My whiskers are trimmed and yours are scruffy You know what I mean when I spit and hiss? You're not insulting me when you call me Fluffy I'm an aristocratic feline. I only answer to Priss. If you draw nearer, I'll swat you with my paws Keep your dirty hands off of my marmalade coat or I swear I'll scratch you with unsheathed claws For your insolence there should be an antidote!

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Bill Baker

Date: 12/14/2021 5:20:00 PM

Completely different way to look at that painting ...from a cats view. Very entertaining poem Jenna Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/15/2021 6:36:00 AM

A little something out of the ordinary. Thanks so much, Bill.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/14/2021 7:22:00 AM

Cats are very independent for sure. God bless you always, sweet friend. Love, Gina

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/14/2021 1:16:00 PM

They are, Gina. Thanks

David Kavanagh

Date: 12/13/2021 1:46:00 PM

Retractable claws Jenna, we all felt them as kids, but really grown ups should no better than to mess with cats, unfortunately though some find out the painful way, love this one cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/13/2021 7:15:00 PM

Thanks a lot, David.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/13/2021 12:53:00 PM

Hello Jenna Logan, oh that cat does not want to be touched. The cat warned him. Hugs Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/14/2021 11:35:00 AM

Hello Jenna, now he knows not to touch the cat. Your welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/13/2021 7:14:00 PM

She really doesn’t. Thanks, Darlene.

Mark Koplin

Date: 12/13/2021 9:51:00 AM

Excellent ink Jenna! They should never yank the tail! Scratches and bites will definitely follow.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/13/2021 10:25:00 AM

Little kitty would rather do her own thing, so that awful man and his cronies should stay clear. Thanks, Mark.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/13/2021 9:08:00 AM

Wow, Jenna, you have so well described my experiences with cats when they are angered. They can be loving and sweet, but their anger is not a thing I want to reckon with. Fine metaphors in your poem, too.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/13/2021 10:24:00 AM

I prefer to purr, rather than hiss and spit. But if the need arises... Thanks, Milt.