The Cat Who Drowned the Mouse

On a blustery cold day
   Before a terrible snow storm
Such an awful thing happened
   Unbeknownst to me.

After celebrating at a Christmas Party
   To my surprise
I will never know why
  This cat-and-mouse chase
Wreaked havoc throughout my place.
  I was stunned and shocked in disbelief;
If someone could only see
  The look on my face.

With a diligent swipe of her paw
   It went kerplunk
Into the plastic floral glass
   Positioned on the kitchen table.

Had no idea my hero Samii was capable
  Of doing such a devious deed
How she was so determined to do so.

I took one look inside the glass
   One-third full of Polar Seltzer Raspberry Lime
I screamed in awe, "Oh, My God!"
   Not a single movement.
How she thought of this tactic
  I will never understand
But, she really did it!
  She truly deserves a special treat
For her magnificent feat!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Ferguson Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 3:28 PM
hi nice poetry, love it remember me we met at shaws,
Spence Sr Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations of being featured this week. This is a very wonderful poem. I can see the images in this poem clearly. I like your use of figurative language. Great job! ~Joseph
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
Coet Avatar
October 1, 2008 at 9:34 AM
I am the editor of the Blue Fog Journal – an international poetry journal. This poem caught my eye. It is an impressive dramatic verse poem. Hence, I encourage you to submit it to the Blue Fog Journal. This is a very rare “by invitation” request. If you are interested please add “Submitted at the request of Blue Fog Editor Ed Coet” in the subject line after the title of the poem. Here is the link: http://bluefogjournal.com/submission-guidelines/ Best wishes, ED
Mckenzie Avatar
September 24, 2008 at 1:44 PM
This poem made me smile for a moment Congratulations on your featured write! Laura :)
Mason Avatar
September 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Very amazing write here especially if true!! How brillant of you to put it together and its surely a well-deserved selection as a feature this week. Congratulations to you and Samii ... smile ...
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 24, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations Valerie on your poem being featured. Congrats to Samii for providing the inspiration. God Bless. Vince
Austin Avatar
September 24, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Yes, kitties are capable of strange things....flushing toilets.....alienating their own kind....claiming unreasonable territorial rights to name a few. We have now and have had many cats. Really enjoyed your write. Love, Daver
Jordan Avatar
September 22, 2008 at 7:49 AM
oh yea - I would reckon that the mouse was dead before it ever touched the glass - Big Smile -
Jordan Avatar
September 22, 2008 at 7:47 AM
I reckon when given the opportunity thats what cats do is hunt - Be it a hundred pound Lion or a little kitten - God Bless & Congrats on being featured
Winter Avatar
September 22, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Amazing creatures! Congratulations Valerie on your well deserved featured write! Love, Shar
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