The Invisible Cat

THE INVISIBLE CAT

he was out all night
our tabby cat named tiger
he’s beat – sleeping now
i asked him very kindly,
“where do you go all night, tig?”

no answer, of course
kitties eat then disappear
no one knows just where
they are so sleek and so slim
any crack is wide enough

how fascinating
how strange to visualize –
our tig slipping through
into this alternate world
known only to the feline

i’ve often seen tig
blank, staring off into space,
his feet in motion,
hunting in this paradise
where no effort will recall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mac Donald Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Lovely write, Daver! He must be running back in his dreams from one paradise to the one that you have unselfishly shared with him. Keep well, love, Mikki
Kendrick Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Enjoyed reading your descriptive work about Tiger..I guess he goes out to meet up with some lady friends for a few hours..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comments are encouraging..Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 8:19 PM
What ever would l do without my morning greeting and conversation with my Tommy cat? He begins everyday with a smile from me. I loved your poem about tiger. They make the most delightful pets. Mahalo
A   Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 10:42 AM
wow! Daver, talk about an imaginary friend.. ha ha.. I got myself a poem called "ALICE".. she's invisible, not like tiger her, she does crazy things....... love this one... linda
Anglesey Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 6:31 PM
How nice it must to be a cat....slipping off into paradise and being quite satisfied with their own world.. A very enjoyable read :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 5:04 PM
this reminds me of a poem I once wrote of a cat having a daydream. You and I sure love our cats. This rocks!!
Mehta Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 7:45 PM
Very interesting way to present the secret world
Andresen Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM
- It lives its own life at night - Nice poem, Daver.- Have a great weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Jones Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Ahh yes a secret world! Nice.....:-)
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