Two Cats

Do you have pets, she asked, 
during our chat.
Yes, I replied, 
we have two cats.
My wife turned
and said with a laugh,
Dogs have owners,
cats have staff.

Over the years,
we have found,
that cats are purr-fect;
we're not kitten around.
We're lucky to have them,
they're so soft and furry
and yes, of course
they're very purr-ty.

Don't misjudge a cat's intelligence;
it's often first-rate.
They can't read books, but they can read your mind;
they're very litter-ate.

Our younger cat is so mischievous,
she's no bystander;
but the elder one in our house
is the supreme commander.

With fur-ends like these,
no matter how you spin it,
it's a cat's world
and we're just living in it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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James Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 11:58 AM
A fun and enjoyable read Jim. I am an owner and a member of staff in my house. Both roles I am always happy to fill. Loved your play on words too. Emilia : )
Healey Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Thank you, Emilia. So glad you enjoyed it.
Summers Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Great cat poem, last verse tells it all. John
Healey Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Thank you, John. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers! Jim
Scragg Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:39 AM
This is cool. I love the ending to your first stanza. "Dogs have owners, Cats have staff." How true. Love the playful purrs through your poem (e.g. purr-ty and fur-ends). These will make readers smile. :-D
Healey Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Thank you, Natasha. So glad you like it. It was fun to write, especially with all the cat puns. Cheers! Jim
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