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Squatter Hlm

Hailstones on the mat
A feral Tom cat lingers
Doors that never shut

As hailstones strafe junk mail and mat
Where feral is the alley cat
On one hinge hangs
The door that bangs
And he ain’t going out in that

The feral cat whilst oftentimes homeless, is, it seems, at no time gormless




26 January 2022
Contest: Charlie Hai-Lim-Ku poetry contest
Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Charles Messina

March 16, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Hey Terry, sorry it took so long to comment on this fun and witty write. You combined these forms well. Belated Congrats on your win in my contest! Charlie

Sara Kendrick

March 14, 2022 at 3:48 AM

I have read your winning entry and was delighted to see it on the winners' list. Congratulations on your place of honor. Way to go. Sara

Terry Flood

March 14, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Thankyou, Sarah. Much appreciated. Terry

Paula Goldsmith

March 11, 2022 at 12:39 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a fun write. Cats hate the water. Have a blessed day/weekend....................

Christuraj Alex

March 11, 2022 at 5:10 AM

Great punch. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Terry Flood

March 11, 2022 at 11:25 AM

Thanks, Christuraj. Terry

Jennifer Proxenos

January 30, 2022 at 8:46 AM

An excellent entry Terry, exactly what is required - we had an incident outside our gate, 3 older ladies chasing a feral cat, ran our bell, we let them in, distressed screaming it was under our car, a feral 4 month old kitten. Hubby and I stood back whilst one knelt down banging the car, it came out, she clutched it her hands - was bitten and scratched beyond recognition one of the others took a towel and prized it from her hands. The silly one had 3 itches and a tetanus injection. Hugs Jenn.

Terry Flood

January 30, 2022 at 11:50 AM

Thanks, Jennifer. I was beginning to think I’d missed the mark. Your feral tale sounds painful but, in my head, there’s a little voice blending ice cream and feral cats into a Turbo Gran episode. If that happens, I promise to mention you in the credits… no royalties, you understand, just credits ;-) Terry