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The Cat Sat On the Mat

They all come in
There’s a family din
But the cat sat on the mat

Tea time done
They have some fun
But the cat sat on the mat

It’s early evening
Kids are screaming
But the cat sat on the mat

Eight at night
Kids out of sight
But the cat sat on the mat

News at Ten
For Kate and Ben
But the cat sat on the mat

A cold winter’s night
Folk tucked up tight
But the cat sat on the mat

Three in the morning
The house is snoring
But the cat sat on the mat

Mice scurry past
Could it be their last?
But the cat sat on the mat

Seven in the morning
Milk is pouring
But the cat sat on the mat

What is wrong with this cat?
Oh - it’s dead!

                ~~~

One of my early poems written in September 2012

1st place 
The Throwback Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Natasha L Scragg

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Date: 4/2/2022 6:47:00 PM
Omg it is dead. In a sitting position nlto boot and no one even took notice. I like this throwback poem. Hope it scored high
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Simon Rogerson
Date: 4/3/2022 5:22:00 AM
Thanks Andrea - one of the first poems after discovering poetry late in my life.
Date: 4/2/2022 9:12:00 AM
The end came as a surprise !Quite an interesting poem Simon, best for a nursery rhyme !
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Simon Rogerson
Date: 4/3/2022 5:24:00 AM
Thanks Valsa. My gran kids liked it so yes a quirky nursery rhyme.
Date: 3/13/2022 3:23:00 AM
Now we know why the cat didn't move. Nice one Simon.
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Date: 3/12/2022 3:36:00 AM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Simon Rogerson
Date: 3/12/2022 2:51:00 PM
Thanks Beata

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