Suzanne Delaney Poet Dizain

See No Evil

She adored her old, crepuscular cat, 
Penumbra, and could see no evil in 
his ways, visceral, quick to hiss at
strangers, cynical of almost everyone,
jealousy in him was always overdone.
Desultory, and all it constituted 
exuberant, only when it suited, 
his needs were opulent, never spare.
Halcyon days with kind deeds unrefuted,
his sonorous purrs were like a morning prayer.

For silent One's: See No Evil Contest
Written 1/31/16

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Poet Destroyer A February 11, 2016 at 12:47 PM Why, Thank you Suz, the winter look avatar's going to go with a poem, I will post later today or tomorrow. Titled "Old Lady" :) thanks for the reply. Linda

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:00 PM Well, Suz, I am glad to see you more these days, I remember there was a long while, you would only visit on random days. I am so glad I am seeing more of you around the soup. trust, me I smile every time I see your friendly name. Thank you for the reply. LINDA Suzanne Delaney February 11, 2016 at 12:44 PM Great to see you Linda: Loving your winter avatar.

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:38 AM Suz, Congratulations on your "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" ten-word challenge WIN!" Love LINDA Suzanne Delaney February 6, 2016 at 2:06 PM Thanks Linda: It is fun to try these contests. It does keep me writing for sure. SuZ

Nette Onclaud February 3, 2016 at 12:42 PM here again to send my congrats, dear suZ... huggs! Suzanne Delaney February 6, 2016 at 2:07 PM Thanks Nette: I appreciate your visits. Hugs, SuZ

Skat A February 2, 2016 at 10:45 PM Suzanne,, Congrats on your ten-word challenge WIN. ** SKAT ** Suzanne Delaney February 6, 2016 at 2:12 PM Thanks Skat: We miss you, SuZ

Susan Gentry February 2, 2016 at 6:31 PM Congratulations on your win! Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 10:01 PM Thanks Susan: I appreciate your thoughtful comment. SuZ Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 7:10 PM Thanks Susan: I appreciate your thoughtful comment. SuZ

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2016 at 3:50 PM I LOVE this one. I wonder what rating you got from SO. This is a top one for ME Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM Sending a Soupmail ......

Lin Lane February 2, 2016 at 10:42 AM Sounds exactly like my cat, Bella. Loved it, Suzanne, and congratulations. Suzanne Delaney February 6, 2016 at 2:11 PM Glad you enjoyed it, Lin: Bella sounds like one great kitty. SuZ

James Inman February 2, 2016 at 9:19 AM Suzanne, you have wittily described every cat I've ever known. Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 7:02 PM Thanks James: I appreciate your encouragement. SuZ

John Hardison February 1, 2016 at 12:48 AM Indeed cat 'like' thoughts. lol in contest

Afolabi Muideen January 31, 2016 at 4:41 PM This is indeed an excellent piece. Good luck within......A.M. Suzanne Delaney January 31, 2016 at 6:51 PM Thanks Afolabi: I appreciate your kind words. SuZ

Nette Onclaud January 31, 2016 at 2:03 PM great choice of words and fine write, suZ... huggs Suzanne Delaney January 31, 2016 at 2:19 PM Thanks Nette. First dizain I have tried. Writing in form seems to add a discipline that brings a poem you may never have written, Mysterious, yes? SuZ