The Cat That Swallowed the Hat
The hat in the cat, that swallowed it whole
Then jumped in my arms, and he started to grow....
A cain for his paw and taps for his shoes
He then leaned over and whispered
"But have you heard the news?"
I opened my eyes and I lifted my head
Yet the cat was not there; it was a dream, I said
Still what was this news as I climbed out of bed
And opened the blinds, but the trees were all dead....
I looked to my left, then I looked to my right
Not a sound could be heard; I could find no life!?
Jumped in the shower and brushed my teeth
Put on my suit, and then, there appeared a wreath....
But what does it mean, I thought, and what was this dream?
As I stepped out my door, unto a desolate scene ~
I got in my car and I started to drive
Thought to myself, am I the only Soul that's alive?
I drove and drove until the day turned to night
Never passing nor seeing not even one life....
I began to weep as I lowered my eyes, slowly down
Tears upon my cheeks, which fell silent to the ground
Yet then, I heard a voice which spoke softly in my ear....
So I lifted my and I swallowed my tears ~
Tears within my vision that made it ever so clear
Like the cat within my dream, that whispered
"Oh, but the time is so near"....
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....“The Cat, That Swallowed The Hat?!”
Copyright © John Rhinem | Year Posted 2011
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