Temptation Wins

A basket of red yarn balls
     fell to the floor and scattered.
          Temptation was just too great -
               kitty unraveled.

4/19/17
For Francine Roberts "It's a DoDo kinda day" contest.
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Pathak Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Curiosity if not killed, kitty was unraveled, smart I say, and a worthy winner, congrats,.... again after years. My curiosity here was Dodoitsu.
Merryman Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 5:57 PM
Thank you, Aniruddha!
Merryman Avatar
August 8, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Thank you, Richard!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 7, 2019 at 8:54 AM
Ha ha, this is Purrfect!
Merryman Avatar
August 8, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Thank you, Richard!
Inman Avatar
July 7, 2017 at 8:37 AM
A sweet, clever poem Kim.
Roper Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:12 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win ~*
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 4:26 PM
The question is: naughty or playful? :) A lovely and creative poem, Kim...a worthy winner; congratulations on this podium finish. Regards // paul
May Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:27 AM
Love the last line Kim, Congrats on your win
Rodrigues Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 9:19 PM
Cute! Congrats, Kim!
Allison Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 5:28 PM
really entertaining Kim:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 4:29 PM
Perfect kitty trap, Kim! Too hard to ignore. Enjoyed your Dodoitsu, and congratulations on your fine podium placement! Hugs, Sandra
Rv Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 7:38 AM
Haha how cute! Congratulations on your lovely win :))
Sergi Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 8:41 AM
Very well crafted, Kim. My compliments!
Puddifoot Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 6:01 AM
such a cute dodoitsu for the contest! thank you for my placement in your contest :)
Daniel Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 9:41 AM
I like this one, Kim:) naughty kitty, ha ha:)
Roper Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 11:44 PM
This is awesome, Kim, little dogs love to do it also.. :) good luck in the contest.
Dietrich Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 8:48 PM
oh this is SO cute. I love it, Kim!!
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