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Pampered Feline

black feline turns her pouty nose baked salmon does not meet her pleasure forgets she found solace from nature’s wrath rambling through woods seeking food challenged by predators curls up on my lap safe from elements outside purrs without a care oblivious to her past protected from life outdoors no wind ruffles fur -- assured she'll never hunger for love or for food Entry for the “Four in One” Contest by Constance LaFrance ~A Rambling Poet~ By Carolyn Devonshire (Cyrstalline, Kimo, Tanka and Senryu)

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James Foulk

Date: 4/16/2011 4:29:00 PM

Carolyn ths was a very enjoyable read, very creavite piece. thank you for you kind comments on what you said about me, and for my A Tear Drop Fell today. it was based on this little girl we knew who lived down stairs from us in 1975 or 1976. she was hit and killed by a car at age 6. My wife and i went to her funeral. it was sad seeing that small coffin they had her in.

Carol Fillmore

Date: 4/1/2011 11:39:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, feeling much better today:) Got some cough medicine yesterday which has helped and getting lots of rest. Think I'll live;)) love Carol

Gert W. Knop

Date: 3/16/2011 3:59:00 AM

Hi Carolyn my friend, Your poem reminds me of my black cat "Minnie" in the 1970ies! Lovely Tanka you have posted here! Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, there a certain similarities between Helga Deen and Anne Frank. But Anne Frank was not murdered as she died of thypoid fever. Her mother was killed and only her father suvived who later edited her diary. Thank you for your kind wishes. My arm is better now but still pains at times. Love, Gert

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 3/12/2011 3:31:00 PM

I give it the top mark because I am the animal man and my middle name is Francis. Cats are a peculiar breed, but when they want your love, they are irresistable, aren't they?! Thanks and regards from Gerard.

James Tate

Date: 3/10/2011 5:01:00 PM

Carolyn, your pampered feline hit the spot. Tender, considerate, loving. Great job. Thanks for your in-depth comment on my Empty Chairs poem. I did not lose anyone in the fiasco, but living so close, I have visited the site many times--beautiful now with the memorial

Joshua Lacey

Date: 3/9/2011 2:33:00 PM

cats sure have learned something about us! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/8/2011 11:24:00 PM

sure glad to see this one on the list. It was awesome! Congratulations, CArolyn.

James Fraser

Date: 3/8/2011 12:06:00 PM

This is a lovely mix of forms Carolyn, just up Constance's street. Good luck in the contest....:)

Kash Poet

Date: 3/7/2011 6:04:00 PM

This a different write from the other entries.Wonderful write!Yes ,Caroline I missed that 'animal' was also included in this contest.Congrats on your big win---kashinath

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/7/2011 1:32:00 PM

Congratulations on the fifth place win in the contest of Constance, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 3/7/2011 1:09:00 PM

Hey there Carolyn :) congratulations on your win in Constance's contest.. Hope your week is off to a good start, love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/7/2011 11:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning poem in Constance's "Nature, Four In One" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/7/2011 10:16:00 AM

Nothing is nicer than having a pet to share your life. That little cat found a wonderful home. love phyl

Tahera Mannan

Date: 3/7/2011 12:28:00 AM

This was truly an awesome write dear Carolyn. Warm congrats

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/6/2011 10:39:00 PM

Gee wish i was a your cat Carolyn, this is a wonderful poem, not only is it informative, but it shows just what a sweet person you are. congrats, Harry

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/6/2011 9:16:00 PM

the cougar leaps, carolyn.. what an allurinf oiece.. cingrats for the the great win! :) huggs, nette

Audrey Haick

Date: 3/6/2011 7:49:00 PM

Delightful and warm, write, Carolyn. My congratulations on you very fine win in Constance's Contest. Always good to read you and see your work on the Winners' List. Love, Annalise

Jack Horne

Date: 3/6/2011 6:44:00 AM

Love it, Carolyn - glad mine made you laugh : ) Jack

Cecil Hickman

Date: 3/6/2011 12:05:00 AM

definitely cats are different creatures, they are also independent to an extent,,though they do enjoy both love and caring from their owners,, this is indeed a wonderful write and I wish you the best in the contest,,,Blessings..Cecil

Wilma Neels

Date: 3/5/2011 12:27:00 PM

Really beautiful write Carolyn, I am positive Constance will love this gem of yours, love Wilma

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 3/5/2011 10:48:00 AM

What a very sweet write about cats, Carolyn-- what indeed could be better? Enjoyed your entry for Constance's contest-- I am sure she will love this one :) hugs

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/5/2011 9:57:00 AM

This will melt Constance's heart.....she loves her pets so much, ....just lovely, Carolyn!!

Constance La France

Date: 3/5/2011 9:34:00 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/5/2011 12:59:00 AM

this awesome piece purrrs with great language and imagery, carols... i'm beginning to like this snubbish cat a lot! fantastic write....best wishes to you!:) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/4/2011 9:58:00 PM

well, in his rules he said to make it "beautiful" so I guess it depends on how beautiful he finds a playful macaw to be. heehee!