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To Freeze, Then To Flee

He cocked his head at me First this way, then that Never looking straight ahead, you see Was he much too shy, a cat? No, no, no -- he had no fur Nor when content, did he purr Boldly did he hop toward me 'Till he froze, and then did flee I chased him, hoping he'd slow down But he intended to leave this town Tucking a prayer under each wing A warm-weather mockingbird began to sing

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/28/2019 4:44:00 AM

I am picturing you running after this cat, in vain! "I chased him, hoping he'd slow down But he intended to leave this town" Hahah. And you are wearing a suit!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2019 10:07:00 AM

--- a track suit I presume. LOL. I know; I know --you pictured me in a business suit...Here's a surprise: The last time I wore business suit was almost 10 years ago. Occasionally I put on a blazer. That's about as formal as I get these days. :) gw

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/27/2019 1:53:00 PM

I guess he was 'mocking' you!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/27/2019 2:22:00 PM

Ha, ha. You're right. … Why would Harper Lee title her classic, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' anyway?! LOL. Thanks for bringing some humor to a very hot day in Chicago. Warm wishes, (but not hot), Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/26/2019 11:30:00 AM

Wonderful write

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/26/2019 12:17:00 PM

The mockingbird and I both appreciate your support, Arturo! :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/26/2019 10:29:00 AM

A truly, lovely poem. Gershon, PR

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/26/2019 12:17:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words about the mockingbird, Panagiota! :) gw