Jan Allison Poet Sonnet

Poshpaws

Poshpaws was our beloved pussy cat 
She would clean her fur when sat on the mat 
Loved to be stroked, we could tickle her tum 
Her purr was loud like the noise from a drum 

Large emerald eyes would sparkle and gleam 
Her coat so soft with a beautiful sheen 
She would lie in the sun from dusk till dawn 
Rouse from her dreams with a pussycat yawn 

Dad did not like cats - that’s what  he would say
But on his lap Poshpaws would always lay 
She’d follow my Dad all around the house 
Make no noise, be as quiet as a mouse 
 
She slipped away from us aged only ten 
Buried in a beautiful shady glen


Written 11~23~14
Contest: I love my Pets
Sponsor LuLoo

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

1 2 3

Line Gauthier February 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM Lovely poem, lovely tribute, Jan. Love how you wrapped up your poem. It's a beauty. Jan Allison February 29, 2020 at 3:06 PM Thanks Line she was such a lovely pet and despite dad 'not liking pets' in truth he adored her and we were heartbroken when she was killed:-( hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 11:55 PM Hey, Jan, another lovely reply

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2016 at 11:08 PM JAN, Congratulations on your sweet Pet win. XOX ~LINDA~ Jan Allison February 1, 2016 at 11:31 AM Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 27, 2016 at 11:39 PM What a delightful write Jan....Congrats on big win!! Jan Allison January 28, 2016 at 2:16 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A January 26, 2016 at 11:58 AM JAN, CONGRATS ON YOUR LOVELY PET WIN. LOVE ** SKAT ** Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 1:50 PM Thanks so much Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud January 26, 2016 at 1:29 AM painful and beautiful, jan... big congrats on your high win!..huggs Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 1:50 PM Thanks so much Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 9:34 PM A very sad loss of your kitty, Jan, but a nice win for you here. Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 1:51 PM It was many many many years ago Lin and as I have an allergy to animal fur we never got another pet - it is amazing I wasn't allergic to poshy but she spent a lot of time out doors:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight January 25, 2016 at 6:04 PM So nice to read this again, Jan. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 1:52 PM Thanks so much Sandra it was lovely to read it myself I forget how many poems I have written:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars January 25, 2016 at 3:55 PM Oh lady Jan, I wish I could have met poshpaws..sounds very sweet. Very good imagery and flow..With a tiny bit of cleverness in the mix..Lovely Poshpaws. How sweet..*smiles* -luloo Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 1:52 PM She would have wrapped you round her paw LuLoo she was a very special cat indeed

Janice Canerdy September 22, 2015 at 6:40 PM Reminds me of a cat we had when I was a kid--lived to be 13. We loved her! good poem--congrats Janice Jan Allison September 26, 2015 at 1:28 PM Thanks Janice:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor September 19, 2015 at 6:26 PM Jan excellent sorry for the loss of her. I can tell she meant so much by this beautiful write. Congratulations on your win. Jan Allison September 20, 2015 at 12:19 AM She was very special Michael we never had another pet after she died:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight September 19, 2015 at 2:42 PM Congratulations for your nice placement, Jan! I do remember reading it before, and loved reading it again. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 2:54 PM Thanks Sandra poshy was such a special cat and adored my dad... even though he wasn't a cat person she followed him everywhere and won his heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez September 19, 2015 at 9:36 AM I had to smile while imagining your cat, Jan. Love and remembrance etched in these lines. You have such lovely rhythm and rhyme too. Congratulations! hugs! Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM Thanks Kim the funny thing is I have an allergy to animal fur but was fine with poshy:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM Wonderful tribute to ur lovely cat Jan! Congrats on superb win! Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema September 19, 2015 at 1:43 AM What a lovely name and win! Love Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 1:57 AM There was a TV programe called 'swapshop' and this was an anagram of her name:-) hugs Jan xx

Victoria Georgieva September 18, 2015 at 11:12 PM How beautiful! I Love it, congratulations Jan! x Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 1:55 AM Thanks Victoria:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. September 18, 2015 at 10:26 PM Jan, this was such a beautiful tribute to your beloved cat. Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 1:55 AM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Woods September 18, 2015 at 9:59 PM This is a beautiful tribute Jan. A wonderful flowing write and lovely rhyme. Congrats on your win : ) Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 1:55 AM Thanks Mark:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May September 18, 2015 at 7:01 PM Congrats on a fine win Jan.... Jan Allison September 18, 2015 at 7:10 PM Thanks for your continued support Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper September 18, 2015 at 6:37 PM Congratulations on your win! Heartbreaking when you lose a pet :'( Hugs eve Eve Roper September 18, 2015 at 7:07 PM I didn't replace our Straighty either he had eaten something that had poison it was so hard to see him suffer he was 17 years old Jan Allison September 18, 2015 at 6:45 PM We never got another family cat after poshy died:-( hugs jan xx

Barbara Campbell September 18, 2015 at 5:28 PM Jan, I love animals and I could relate to your sweet and sad poem. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Barbara Jan Allison September 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM Oh thank you for the great news Barbara I didn't know the contest had been judged:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight December 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM Jan, congratulations on your win for this lovely poem about your beloved kitty. I love cats, so I really enjoyed your poem and the emotion. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 7:27 PM thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs Jan xxx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty December 2, 2014 at 7:10 AM Her purr was loud like the noise from a drum --my god so sweet POSHPAWS. Great poem. Jan,Congrats....rajat Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM Thanks Rajat for the lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode November 29, 2014 at 11:07 PM Congrats on the win with this great work Jan...huggs Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 5:20 AM Many thanks for dropping by Kayod5:-) Hugs jan x

Carrie Richards November 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM I can relate to this lovely poem. Growing up, I too had a cat that was such a loving companion, curling up at the foot of my bed. What a sweet poem, Congratulations on this tender write! Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 5:19 AM Thanks so much Carrie:-) Hugs Jan x

1 2 3