The Wary Cat and the Hungry Dog

The cat eyed the dog, warily
   The dog licked his lips, hungrily
The cat backed away, tremulously
   The dog edged forward, intimidatingly

The cat retreated faster, alarmedly
   The dog zeroed in on her, aggressively
The cat let out a screech, panic-strickenly
   The dog leaped for her throat, murderously

Let's pause this video clip, momentarily
   And ask a couple questions, inquisitively
Why did the dog want to kill the cat, instinctively
   And why didn't the cat beat a hastier retreat, curiously...

       (Please click to restart the clip)

The dog paused in mid-air, hesitatingly
   The cat sighed a little sigh, relievedly
The dog smiled a faint smile, sheepishly
   The cat me-owed once, tentatively

The dog's smiled widened, perceptibly
   The cat shed a tear, joyously
The dog hugged the cat, lovingly
   The cat basked in his embrace, snuggly

                     Finis

               May 09, 2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 5/10/2019 1:42:00 PM
This sounds just like my dog and cat - this is both witty and adorable!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/10/2019 3:21:00 PM
You never know, Michelle. The poem is based on my conception of cat-dog confrontations, and I had to get that conception from somewhere! Appreciate the enthusiastic comment. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 5/10/2019 4:00:00 AM
Adverbs on Steroids! Wow!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/10/2019 9:10:00 AM
Appreciate your commenting on this one, gratefully. ~ gw
Date: 5/9/2019 9:44:00 PM
Wonderful piece Gershon. Very creative. Have a great day my friend.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/9/2019 10:47:00 PM
Thank you, David, though it is a far cry from Flagan the Dragon! Just love your stuff. Thank you for the encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 5/9/2019 9:03:00 PM
Somehow I think you’re trying to make a point! Read this to my husband too...we both smiled.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/9/2019 9:08:00 PM
A point? Who, me? … Do you mean the point on the top of my head? What point could I possibly be making, Kim? ~ Faint smile. Poetry hugs, Gershon
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