Tiger

He waits for chance to settle on my jeans,
This gentle relative of wild felines.
He starts to purr as he lands in my lap.
It is his preferred place to take a nap.
He paws my hand to get himself a pat,
Aware he is my beloved, pampered cat.
I know the routine, it's been well rehearsed
And wonder which of us will nod off first.

He looks at me with loving eyes of green,
A brilliant color not on humans seen.
We nestle down in comfort of my chair.
No place on earth a more contented pair.
Although my work awaits, I do not move,
For I too need a time of purrfect love.

By: Joyce Johnson
Written and submitted 9/21/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Barquio Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 6:21 PM
Great poem :)
Lawrence Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 5:44 PM
I love this....reading your poems makes me want to try many different forms :) thank you!
Allison Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 12:00 PM
This is a purrfectly penned poem Joyce many congrats:-) hugs Jan xxx
Haight Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Such a wonderful poem, Joyce. As a lover of cats, I completely identify with your loving words...yes, "a time of purrfect love." Congratulations on your win! Sandra
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 6:32 AM
I had to smile through the complete poem Joyce. I am reading it with my small dog, my baby curled up on my lap. I am starving for breakfast but I don't want to disturb her. Anyway I loved reading this lovely poem, congratulations on your win.
Mehta Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 5:48 AM
You have expressed your love on animals, congrats on the win, Joyce
Horsman Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 11:39 AM
excellent poetry Joyce wonderful to read you again, especially with such purrfection
A. Sharma Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 4:42 AM
Wonderful rhyming n a superb write Joyce!
Smith Avatar
September 21, 2014 at 6:49 PM
This is beautiful and shows your love to animals..I really like it...hugs Tim
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