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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!

Copyright © Jenna Logan | Year Posted 2021

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2021 8:49:00 AM A clear warning don't mess with kitty or you'll have the pride to contend with. Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 12/13/2021 10:23:00 AM HA HA Tom. Good way to see it. You're so insightful.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 12/13/2021 8:42:00 AM You seem to be on the war path. Alas God will win. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 12/13/2021 10:22:00 AM Not me, Victor. It's the kitty. She doesn't like to be mistreated.

John Lawless Date: 12/13/2021 7:59:00 AM Jenna, that cat in the picture is the "spittin" image of the crazy cat we had and this poem captures his attitude perfectly...nicely done. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 12/13/2021 8:34:00 AM Thanks. I couldn't pass up writing about this scene.