Slick

"I don't want a cat", I told Slick,
But her usual style was to trick.
So I went to the door,
Finding outside one more,
Being denied which cat to pick.

This poem is dedicated to my former sister-in-law.

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Jack Horne

May 28, 2024 at 7:37 AM

LOL, I'm sure your SIL would have got a chuckle here

Hilda Greenhough

May 28, 2024 at 10:27 AM

I doubt she is a member. She doesn't have any talents. I hope her life is good. I've noticed that when people are successful, they leave me alone.

Andrea Dietrich

May 11, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Cute rhyming , Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough

May 12, 2024 at 5:42 AM

Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

May 10, 2024 at 10:24 PM

My daughter adores cats. Love your limerick, Hilda. :)

Hilda Greenhough

May 11, 2024 at 6:50 AM

I love cats too, and the cat in the poem is well and happy. Shortly after I got her, a neighbor's cat beat her up. The initial veterinary cost was over $750. I had to eye dropper medicine into her mouth. She is recovered. Thank you for enjoying my poem. But if another cat arrives, where did you say your daughter lives?

Sotto Poet

May 9, 2024 at 8:01 PM

This is an irresistible offer, Hilda; it's intriguing how that operates. May you and your sister-in-law engage in a fruitful dialogue. It prompts me to wonder if something dreadful occurred or if she is simply a previous culprit of such behavior.

Hilda Greenhough

May 9, 2024 at 10:12 PM

This is what she does. I never see her anymore. But I've kept the cat. Thank you for reading my cat story.

Kim Rodrigues

May 9, 2024 at 6:46 PM

So many homeless cats…my daughter and family took one in.

Hilda Greenhough

May 9, 2024 at 10:11 PM

I still have this cat. She is well adapted. I hope I live longer than she, or she will be looking again.

Paige Hind

May 8, 2024 at 10:40 AM

Ah, this is cute- :)

Hilda Greenhough

May 8, 2024 at 11:07 AM

It's cute and pretty slick. Thank you for your visit.

Joseph P. DiMino

May 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

:)) Difficult to say no to a homeless, domestic critter -- especially little adorable kittens...who unfortunately grow up to be cats. I am owned by two.

Hilda Greenhough

May 7, 2024 at 5:17 PM

I'm glad you gave those cats a home; however, I didn't get a chance to say no. The cat was dumped without food or water, and with no knowledge of when we'd be back. The cat was in a dangerous environment but Slick didn't care.

Richard Lamoureux

May 7, 2024 at 8:58 AM

Having a pet can seriously impact one’s freedom. Still those with pets probably feel the benefits outweigh the consequences. In your case it would have been nice to have the choice.

Hilda Greenhough

May 7, 2024 at 1:15 PM

The cat is a good cat. It's irresponsible of people to dump on others. I have been giving homes to animals for long time. Thank you for reading.

Gershon Wolf

May 6, 2024 at 5:20 PM

A trick or a treat a day 'Halloween Slick' loves to play! ~ Gershon '

Hilda Greenhough

May 6, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Nice poem there. Glad for your visit.

Ink Empress

May 6, 2024 at 4:28 AM

Awwn this is so well written. Im actually afraid of cats, but i find them cute. My son and sister had many cats. Mostly persian ones. They were adorable but i just cant get along with any hah. Im too chicken. This limerick made me smile! Pleasure always readinv your work. Sending you light dear hilda

Hilda Greenhough

May 6, 2024 at 6:14 AM

Thanks for reading. I understand fear of dogs, but lately I've been hearing of fear and dislike of cats. They are small and vulnerable, but maybe they have enough tiger genes to strike fear. I've always had animals, and I care about my cat..