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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".... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ....“The Cat, That Swallowed The Hat?!”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/19/2011 4:49:00 PM
Rather enjoyed reading the light and dark tonight...I always believe one couldn't truly appreciate one without the other...luv shannon
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Date: 6/18/2011 5:19:00 AM
The story is great, a light side and a dark side. I love the push pull of the rhyme too. Bet Dr Seuss would too.
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John Rhinem
Date: 6/19/2011 5:12:00 PM
Smile ~ “I Am Glad That `Your Beauty` Enjoyed It My Dear; `Love, Always,`” John!:) ~
Date: 5/30/2011 6:36:00 AM
A cat swollowed a hat and then became fat :)..i thought it was a humorous poem,till i felt those silent tears,a very bad dream and a great poem:)
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Date: 5/30/2011 3:34:00 AM
surreal and profound poem, full of intrigue...long time no see, nice to see you posting as yourself again, they are very worthy poems :-)
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Date: 5/30/2011 3:38:00 AM
`` Tis Ever Great write.. Yes.. time is ever so near.. Loved your write.. staight from your heart..

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