The Cat

The lady sleeps 
     Her cat is sleeping
      Both in deep slumber
      In the early morn
      She feels a nudge
       Eyes open- her cat
       stares at her
       Then chirps softly
       The lady speaks to her cat
      " It's too early to eat"
        Time passes then again

        The cat nudges her 
         To wake up from sleep
         She looks at the clock
          It is two in the morn
          She rolls over dreams
          Only to awake
          At six in the morn
           Now she feels tired
           From lack of sleep
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Rodrigues Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 8:02 AM
Congratulations on POTW!
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Hello Kim, Oh , what a nice surprise. i am honored to receive it. thank you. /Darlene/
Ricci Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:47 AM
Good Morning Darlene. Hi. Way cute and way true as well. This is a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you for sharing the cat and cat lady too. It was a pleasure turning to your page this morning. Blessings (smile)
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 10:42 AM
Hello Lisa Ricci, Good morning.Thank you for this wonderful comment. Yes it is a wonderful way to begin a day. Hugs. /Darlene
Romios Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Darlene, did you know you are on the best new poems list because of this poem,. Hugs and congratulations.. I did not know this was poem of the week. Do you later congratulations.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Hello Panagikota, Oh! I did not knw this poem was on The poem of the week. I am honored for this honor. Thank you fort elling me. Hugs.\ Darlene/
Jones Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 3:16 AM
Belated congrats on potw!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Hello Karen, It is so nice to meet you .Thank you for the congrats. I am honored to have it. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
Proxenos Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 4:17 AM
Clever Cat but she tired you out from all her nudges for food, so now you feel tired from lack of sleep! CONGRATULATIONS dear friend on POTW - Such a cute story - loved it and faved it. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Hello Jennifer, Yes I feel tired from lack of sleep. She wakes me early in the morning. /Before 6:00 So turn over and go back to sleep. Oh , thank you for the fav. I am honored to receive the POTW. Hugs. & Blessings \Darlene/
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Belated congratulations on POTW, Darlene. Such a sweet poem! :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Hello Evelyn, How are you today? Thank you for the belated Congratulations. i am honored to receive it. Thank you for the lovelt comment. My friend. enjoy your day. /Darlene\
Mcconnell Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 3:23 AM
Nice penning Darlene, good imagery and expression. Blessings,Gordon
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Hello Gorden,T hank you Gordon, Enjoy your day my cfriend./Darlene\
M  Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 2:28 AM
Hi Darlene…l always forget about POTW….l just looked and saw your name! It has made me very happy that you got it as you so deserve it Darlene! Your poem is just lovely and you are always so kind and sweet to new and old….you are an all round winner in my eyes! Biggest Congratulations!! Debx
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Hello Deb M. Thank you Deb. I am honored to have this POTW. Thank you for the lovely comment. I hope al is well with you. Hugs. /Darlenex/
Magdalinos Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM
Hello Darlene,a beautiful narration.Late congratulations on your POTW my friend!! Blessings Darlene!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Hello Mulu, Thank you for the lovely comment.Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
George Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 9:29 PM
I love reading anything about cats. Love cats a lot, but can't keep one as my hus is dead averse to them. This is such a cute poem. I remember having read this before and had commented on it. Unfortunately I see that the comment didn't go. Late congratulations on your POTW dear Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Hello Valsa, There are many people that are allergic to cats. My dead husband did not want a cat. I waited 8 years for my cat 10 years old. Her name name is Sparkles she is a rescues.Hugs. /Darlene\
Downing  Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Lol… You totally nailed this one. Yep, mine does it every night. So cute though, and BIG congrats on POTW, my friend. So happy for you :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Hello Akkina, Thank you for the lovely comment. Our cars does the same thing. I am honored to have this POTW. Thank you my friend. Hugs. /Darlene\
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 12:31 AM
This is so cute and soul warming to read. Congratulations on POTW. Well deserved
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Hello Ink Empress, It is so nice to see you. Thank you for the congratulations, I am honored to have it. Thank you my friend. /Darlene\
Meadows Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 11:57 PM
Congratulations on your POTW. Well done.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Hello Jeanette, Thank you. I feel honored to have it. It is so n ice to meet you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
Pinet Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:10 PM
An amusing fun poem. Congratulations on POTW, my friend. Emile.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Hello Emile, so nice to see you Emile, I am honored to receive the P.O.TW. a lovely surprise. Thank you my friend Emile. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
One Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Congratulation on POTW my friend..
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Hello Silent One, Thank you for the congratulations my friend. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene\
Sands Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Oh yes, this certainly does happen Darlene! Congratulations for POTW. I hope you are having a great day :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Hello Heidi, Yes it does happen. thank you for the congratulations. I am honored. Hugs. /Darlene\
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 8:09 AM
Hahaha I can see that happening. Congratulations on POTW.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Hello Richard, You are right. It does happen. I am honored to receive this POTW. Richard enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
Edmonds  Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:01 AM
That’s cats for you Darlene, a very amusing read. Congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the week… Belle
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Hello Belle Belleveue, Yes tht is cats alright. Oh POTW Oh! That is a nice surprise. I will take a look. thank you for letting me know. I just woke up. Hugs. /Darlene\
La France Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Darlene, cute poem, oh yes, I get nudged at odd times in the night too, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:24 AM
Hello Constance, Thank you Constance. I feel honored. Love & Friendship./Darlene\
Nicole Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Yes, two in the morning, is too early to eat. Sleep is very important, for humans and animals. You have such a wonderful heart, Darlene; and your cat is aware of that. Your thoughts bring a smile. Congratulations on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Hello Brandy Nicole, Thank you Nicole, My cat wakes me from 2:00 until 6:00 in the morning. I wake at 6:00 to feed her. I feel honored to received this POTW Hugs. Thank you Nicole.
Fernandez-Garcia Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 1:24 PM
My friend Darlene, Congratulatons on your POTW. A beautuful narrative, perhaps inspired by your little cat. I really loved it. Have a nice sunday afternoon. Hugsxxx
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Hello Maria, Thank you Maria. Thank you my friend. I am honored to receive this POTW. Hugs. Enjoy your day. /Darlene\
Poet Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Darlene, back with congratulations on your POTW, You really deserve it with this lovely poem
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:33 AM
Hello Sotto, Hi! I am honored to receive this POTW. Thank you for this lovely comment. My friend. enjoy your day. /Darlene\
Kaufman Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 9:20 AM
HI Darlene, I just discovered your poem and want to offer you congratulations on the POEM of THE WEEK honor. You are a fellow cat lover and that made me very happy. xoxo Nancy
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:36 AM
Hello Nancy, I just awoke and am surprised for this P.O.T.W.I am honored for this POTW. Yes i do love cats. xoxox?Darlene\
Baker Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your POTW honor, Darlene! Enjoy your special day, my friend. Bill
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:38 AM
Hello my poet friend, Thankyou Bill, I am honored to receive this honor. Enjy your day my poet friend. /Darlene\
Pandit Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Back with BIG congrats, Darlene, on POTW. Enjoy your special week my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 5:40 AM
Hello Vijay, Thank you Vijay, I will thank you. I am honored to receive this award. My friendenjoy yur day. /Darlene\
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