The Cat Dreams

The cat dreams,
To whom? To What?
Not at Mount Fuji
That he has never seen
With green eyes.

The cat dreams,
To whom? To What?
Not at the Eiffel Tower,
Too bright,  
Of lacquer and paint,

The cat dreams,
To whom? To What?
Not to the Parisians,
Who believe themselves superior
To the people here.

Not at the speakerine
Blond-haired
So arrogant,
That she carries on her,
Chanel number five.

The cat dreams,
To whom? To What?
Pink-starred
From Morocco or Crete,
To the whiteness of milk,

The cat dreams,
To whom? To What?
No one knows,
except . 
He’s not so crazy
That many of us.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 10:31 PM
I am sure the cat may have many dreams as it sleeps most of the time. I too wonder what the cat dreams about. It might dream of rats, I suspect. A beautiful thought, dear yaan.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Yann, Fantastic choices you gave cat. I have 10 lb Main Coon cat, when he dreams, he almost pushes me off the bed, leg running somewhere, push against me, Gives me nice massage, LOL
Downing  Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Oh I just love this, yann. My cat is gentle and sweet, he doesn’t hurt anything. He thinks everything including bugs and baby bunnies are his babies. He cares for them. So I think he dreams of caring for the strays. :)
Bowring Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 9:50 AM
A very creative poem Yann. I’ve always thought, like so many, what do pets dream of whilst asleep? I bet it would be fascinating to find out. Really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.
Croft Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Love your poem. Always wondered what my cat dreams of in her slumber. Thank you for your kind comment.
Brotherton Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM
I think cats dream of ruling the world. This is such a creative poem about cat dreams. Have a good day Yann.
Rolland Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:13 PM
ruling the world is a nice idea for a cat, in houses they are kings, do what they want, thanks Jerry, enjoyed your comment yann
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 10:20 AM
i once wrote of cat dreams. I had him dreaming he was a ferocious tiger and then had him lying in the sunshine of Africa. Very fascinating approach to dream topic. imagining how cats do it!
Rolland Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:17 PM
this is so delicious Andrea, your cat's dream, cat dream, i am almost sure, when i saw this one on the street, don't caring about anything, your comment reveals me your great imagination with cats, thanks a lot for reading and leaving a message
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