Kim Van Breda Poet Rhyme

Owned By a Cat

OWNED BY A CAT

to all feline fans who know it’s true
acknowledge, accept and concede
our alluring furry friends sweet mew
steal hearts with mischievous deed

what could be more endearing than
a tiny kitten to love and adore
with playful and needy game plan
who could possibly ask for more

with shrewd precision and no shame
stipulated needs are made known
chairs and beds they name and claim
precision meal time demands shown

at shut doors and windows they stare
believing they command the home
crafty behaviour to keep us aware
they own our daily routine dome

yet apparent evidence of this truth
that they own us in servitude
cat lovers are blessed with proof
they melt our hearts in magnitude





© Kim van Breda—27 September 2014

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 24, 2014 at 7:21 AM - I'm "owned" by a puppy 10 months old (there are multiple images of "Kissy" on my photo page) - I think cats and dogs are a bit like the way you write about your cat - Pleased to read your lovely poem on rhyme,Kim - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Timothy Hicks October 21, 2014 at 12:25 AM I've always been a dog lover myself. But my first dog was a Pomeranian so I can definitely relate to them "commanding the home" (despite the fact they are little more than a very big squirrel). I'm happy you found joy in having a pet - whether it be cat or dog - so much so that it inspired a poem :)