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
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Faulkner Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 1:42 PM
This sounds just like my dog and cat - this is both witty and adorable!
Wolf Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 3:21 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
Krutsinger Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 4:00 AM
Adverbs on Steroids! Wow!
Wolf Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 9:10 AM
Appreciate your commenting on this one, gratefully. ~ gw
Mchattie Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:44 PM
Wonderful piece Gershon. Very creative. Have a great day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 10:47 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
Rodrigues Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:03 PM
Somehow I think you’re trying to make a point! Read this to my husband too...we both smiled.
Wolf Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:08 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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