Kim Merryman Poet Etheree

Stalking Prey

Like
tigers, 
cats stalk their
prey waiting for
the perfect moment
to pounce. Intense focus
is required for success in 
the kill.  The fierce cat crouches low
and with a butt wiggle he pounces,
the catnip mouse unaware of danger.

6/15/21

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Emilia James July 28, 2021 at 2:19 PM The cuteness of the butt wiggle. My cats have done this many times and go crazy on catnip. Enjoyed your Etheree Kim.

M. L. Kiser June 27, 2021 at 9:08 PM I see my cats doing this, love that little butt wiggle they do; a fun read and appealing to any cat owner. Kim Merryman July 2, 2021 at 7:51 PM Thank you, M.L.!

Maurice Rigoler June 24, 2021 at 4:56 PM Very accurately described! You are a keen observer of animals, I'd say. / Maurice Kim Merryman June 27, 2021 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Maurice!

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2021 at 1:27 PM You discribed that moment in nature with great accuracy Kim. Hope your week is going well. Tom Kim Merryman June 23, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Tom!

Ilene Bauer June 15, 2021 at 11:58 AM Great one, Kim! I love the “butt wiggle!” Kim Merryman June 23, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Ilene!

Rico Leffanta June 15, 2021 at 11:35 AM The cat, of course, waves its tail to alert the prey where it is, but hunters and photographers spend millions on camouflage ...... Kim Merryman June 23, 2021 at 3:37 PM Thank you for your comment, Rico!