Waving Cat

You see them perched in windows
Of so many types of stores
But really, they don’t blend at all
In anyone’s decors.

They range in size from tiny
To those taking lots of space,
All with the same expression – blank!
Imprinted on each face.

One waving paw moves up and down
Ad nauseam, to me,
I guess to greet the passersby
In perpetuity.

It blows my mind how such a fad
Gains traction and persists.
My hat goes off to every shop
With keeper who resists.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 2/19/2017 10:26:00 PM
How lovely to see a cat in a shop window ilene, that I would have to see, I am a real cat person and I have mine sitting on our window ledge at times soaking in the sun but to see one in a shop window, I am in awe of this. Beautiful poem my dear, loved it, hope you are well, take care.......Vera
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Date: 2/19/2017 3:16:00 PM
My wife loves cat pictures, wild flowers and shopping. Enjoyed reading this fine poem!
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Date: 2/19/2017 12:46:00 PM
Great write Ilene!. Those cats have to be center stage, in the way, trip hazards, etc You express excellent coverage of the fur ball kingdom! My best to you, chuck
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Date: 2/18/2017 2:34:00 PM
-So pity you are unable to post photos, Ilene - Never seen this cat - A great poem - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/19/2017 5:27:00 PM
hey anne-lise! if you google "waving cat" you will see what i'm talking about. thanks for the comment...
Date: 2/18/2017 9:59:00 AM
I just don't see the attraction either, Mrs Ilene. Fads! You would think we would have more sense but then again we also elected Trump for president:)
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Date: 2/18/2017 9:37:00 AM
I don't think I have ever seen them but then again I'm not a big shopper
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