Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

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Rapier Claws

A predator's rapier claws;
keeps my cat in good health.
Midnight black, she blends with shadows
and stalks her prey with stealth.

Pouncing at nearly lightning speed,
she's a featureless blur.
And yet, when cuddled in my lap;
Death wears the softest fur.

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Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2015 at 12:08 AM oh wow, I LOVE that one line: death wears the softest fur. I LOVE the feel of that fur!! My cats are the greatest!! GREAT poem and big congrats. Emile Pinet May 16, 2015 at 8:24 AM Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your support, I am also an avid cat lover. Emile.

Eve Roper May 15, 2015 at 9:14 PM Congratulations on your win a 7 Emile Pinet May 16, 2015 at 8:22 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sara Kendrick May 15, 2015 at 12:43 PM Good one!! Congrats on your win!! Sara Emile Pinet May 15, 2015 at 2:29 PM Thanks Sara, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 12:39 PM Apart from the excellent content of this poem, Andrea surely loved this one for the fact that she's a cat lover! Congrats on a lovely win, Emile. // paul Emile Pinet May 15, 2015 at 2:29 PM Thanks Paul, I appreciate your warm words of support. Emile.

Kp Nunez May 15, 2015 at 4:21 AM Fine way you focused on the subject's killer and vulnerable attributes. congratulations, Emile! Kim Emile Pinet May 15, 2015 at 8:58 AM Thanks Kim, I appreciate your continued support. Emile.

Emmanuel Brian Oule May 15, 2015 at 2:03 AM I loved this last stanza "Pouncing at nearly lightning speed, she's a featureless blur. And yet when cuddled in my lap, Death wears the softest fur". Congs, 8ryan Emmanuel Brian Oule May 18, 2015 at 5:18 AM You're so welcome and always Emile Pinet May 15, 2015 at 8:57 AM Thanks Bryan, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Barbara Gorelick May 14, 2015 at 9:06 PM A unique take on this subject. Congrats. BG Emile Pinet May 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM Thanks Barbara, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2015 at 7:40 PM Emile:-) Amazing Lines, Congratulations ~LINDA~ Emile Pinet May 14, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thanks Linda, your support has been unwavering. Emile.

Jan Allison May 14, 2015 at 5:57 PM I love your take on the theme - cuddly pussycat turns into deathly predator - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet May 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM Thanks Jan, I can always count on you to be gracious with your comments. Emile.

Skat A May 14, 2015 at 5:20 PM Emile, congratulations on your win. SKAT Emile Pinet May 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM Thanks SKAT, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM Yes, I do feel the essence of cat in your poetic lines, Emile, having loved two special ones in my life. Love, your poem, and congratulations on your fine win. Sandra Emile Pinet May 14, 2015 at 7:40 PM Thanks Sandra, I appreciate all of your visits. Emile.

Leo Larry Amadore March 27, 2015 at 4:28 PM I enjoyed your poem Emile...very nice, and quite precise in communicating cat-essence....(one little suggestion: add the s after the ', and it's prey not pray, and lightning not lightening.) Keep up the good work! Emile Pinet March 27, 2015 at 4:45 PM Thanks a lot for your corrections and great review ...I appreciate the help, I rely on people like yourself to help me catch these types of errors (which I make all the time),, please don't stop... It means so much to me. Emile.

Nette Onclaud March 27, 2015 at 4:05 PM though provoking piece with a mood that lingers with mystery... did you mean "prey" instead of "pray"?.. impressive!.. huggs Emile Pinet March 27, 2015 at 4:46 PM Thanks Nette, yes I needed a few corrections. Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 27, 2015 at 2:15 PM - A skilled metaphorical poem, Emile! - I wish you best of luck in the contest ........ and a beautiful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet March 27, 2015 at 4:48 PM Thanks Anne Lise, I appreciate your visit. Emile.