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She Has a Thing for Cats

My neighbor lady, Treena, has a 'thing' for cats
Says they keep her home free of mice and rats
She pets their heads and their butts, she pats
when some of the snippy felines get into spats

She shares her loveseat with all her furry friends
On tasty cat food, a huge amount she spends
Three smelly kitty litter boxes often offends
the noses of her suitors, her visiting boyfriends

Treena took some offense at a certain politician
who has dissed cat ladies in his own admission
She won't vote for him in vice president position
and signed it "Cat Ladies Against Vance' petition

So, there she sits with blue clogs upon her feet
Content with saying, "My life feels so complete."
When the cats all meow, begging her for a treat
She gives them a pinch of catnip instead of meat

Her home is filled with lots of scratching posts
and there's not one cat that she loves the most
If they could speak of Treena, they would boast,
about their kind human and drink to her a toast

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2025

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Margaret Franceschini Date: 3/11/2025 6:26:00 PM Dear Lin. I absolutely love your humor. And the picture is actually how I would envision your poem. I have to read this to my son who has one. She is a beauty. Thank you for poem. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/11/2025 9:48:00 PM Hi Margaret and thank you for seeing the humor in my poem and the picture. Hope your son likes this one, too. ;-)

Duke Beaufort Date: 3/8/2025 7:52:00 PM Lin, this is very clever. I also like how you weave a political statement into it. There's a lot to explore regarding childless cat ladies. Some politicians are panicked that a reduction in population would tank our economy. They're ignorant cornucopians and have no idea what drives our economy and what risks we face from a large human population. Smiles!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/11/2025 9:47:00 PM Aw thanks a lot, Duke. I wrote it for an AP contest some time ago. Glad you liked it. Some politicians are ignorant of many things.

Ink Empress Date: 3/6/2025 2:01:00 AM This is so funny! That picture especially dear lin! How well written is this! I love cats but i dont really have any pets: and i was nevr a pet person but recently i keep wanting to get a cat. My sister is the opposite and she had many cats so did my son Thanks for the smiles! I enjoyed reading this fun poem. I didnt know vance hated cats. I watched one of his videos long time ago and felt deeply for all that he endured and challenges he fought. Was sad. Hope your day is going well Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/6/2025 3:20:00 AM Thanks so very much, Ink. I appreciate you letting me know you found my lines and the picture to your liking. This one was so much fun to write. It was actually an entry in an AP contest.

Michael Tor Date: 3/5/2025 10:40:00 PM This made me smile Lin. I enjoyed your humor. My wife Judy loves cats and so do I. Cats make your life so much better and they are part of the family. So sweet they are. Judy's cat Saranac lived 15 years and Judy went through a sad period when Saranac crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Then we adopted Rusty, who she loves. I enjoyed reading about Treena and her cats. thanks for sharing... and thank you for your much appreciated advice... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/6/2025 3:18:00 AM Thanks, Michael. I've had cats and dogs, but after losing my last sweet kitty I'll not have another. You're very welcome about being open to advice.

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/4/2025 1:04:00 PM Lol, I remember trumps poodle saying that. We've had plenty over the years, it's sad when they go, Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/4/2025 1:13:00 PM “Trump’s poodle” ha Trump and his poodle need to be muzzled and kept on chains.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/4/2025 12:49:00 PM Dang, Vance doesn't like cats? Well, just isn't right! If I lived alone, I would maybe have five cats. My husband can barely tolerate our two, and I got stuck with two that are not very affectionate. I sure wish they enjoyed more hanging right next to me like a few cats in my past did. This is a very cute poem. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/4/2025 12:55:00 PM Many cats are aloof. My last one was jealous when I was on the phone and would jump on my lamp and pat my face when I was.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/4/2025 11:14:00 AM Hello Lin Lang, oh, how I enjoyed this poem. She is a lucky lady to have all these cats. They will keep her warm at night. Lucky Lady. Hugs. /Darlene/ My fav. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/4/2025 2:51:00 PM Lin I put her down on Feb.3rd. it still hurts me. But each day that goes by I get better. My bed feels empty. I feel empty. i ach for my Sparkles. She is with me in spirit. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/4/2025 2:48:00 PM Hello Lin Lang, You are so welcome Lin. Was your kitty sick? My cat was a rescues. I got her when she was 9. She was very sick. She had 3 health problems. I had no choice I had to put her down. Lin, it broke my heart. i miss her. Lin Lane Date: 3/4/2025 12:02:00 PM oh, thanks so much, Darlene. I've had my share of kitties, but I'll not have another. It hurts too much to lose one.