Wink

Let's see..which one do I write about; we got ten.
The four in the house can cause quite a stir,
and every one is worthy of paper and pen,
But the last shall come first so I'll talk about her.

That little black fur coated thing was two months when we found her,
With four other siblings thrown from a car and left to flounder,
She was one of five kittens huddled together on the road side,
When my bride rode up on her horse, they didn't even try to hide.

Just meowed "we're hungry and scared. What took you so long?"
This little one got me because it was just so danged wrong!
She worked her way over to me dragging a hind leg and missing an eye!
Some folks can be so damned mean it makes you want to cry.

Gail rode back to the house to get them a cage,
and our animal loving neighbors came over in a rage.
They took two of them to add to their fifteen.
That left us with two scrappers and this little queen.

We called the humane society and as usual, they were filled,
so we had to keep them; we didn't want 'em killed.
That little furry one eyed gimp's trying hard to win my heart,
But of course I won't let her; didn't like her from the start.

It's been a couple months now; she's much stronger and bolder,
She probably thinks I'll come to like her just because,
when I walk to the barn, I let her ride on my shoulder..
She'll never get me to like her,.. that furry little mink,..
but... if it ever did...I think I'd name her... "Wink".
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Thekidster Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Once again Robert, expressed so creatively. Give that cat you don't like a pet from me. Best Wishes Always, Bill
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January 20, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Congratulations Robert, You wrote well! This is clever, has humor, and captivates. I think , by the sound of things, everyone in town must know just where to let their kittens out!?! LOL Your “Cat Tails” contest entry, sponsored by: Constance La France is among the winners! Honorable Mention Award, puts you in the winner’s circle! You did at great job letting your creativity flow. Keep up the good writing. SMILES… Dane Ann
Sweetheart Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Congrats Robert on your winning poem in the CAT contest... enjoyed this wonderful entry... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Haick Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Dear Robert, congratulations on your win in the contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey
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January 19, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Nice use of rhyme to share your story with us. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Cat Contest. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you many more. Karen
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations on you win in Constance's contest Robert. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
I like this very much Robert. So many good cat poems. I wouldn't want to be the judge. Congratulations on placing. Love, Joyce
Fraser Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 9:01 AM
This poem delighted me, it just oozes compassion for the care and attention of such lovely animals >> cats are gorgeous >> James
Meade Stephenson Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 5:39 PM
This Robert is a wonderful piece you have penned...animals are so great...try as we might not to like them sometimes we just can't seem to help ourselves....she sounds adorable and what a perfect name Wink!! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Your kind comments and words of encouragement are so very truly appreciated. Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary
Clark Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Finally named her!!! Winky is so cute!!!!
Witt-King Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 1:47 AM
Bless you and Gail for taking in those homeless furry critters...and for writing about it in your own inimitable style. It's always fun to see what you've come up with next. I'd write more, but my own furry critter, Lily, is climbing all over me, trying to get me to shut down this blasted computer and GO TO BED already!...okay, Lily...just one more...nope, she's not havin' any of it...all right, good night all...
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM
bravo, on an excellent CAT TALE!! (did you hear of the possible contest about cats. This would be a good bet!) thanks for your congrats. Did not do that great, but it's nice to make a list or two on the bottom . hahaha. Your poem here is SO CLEVER. And the title "obviously" works! (I almost got a three legged cat but I got Lilah instead) Luv, andrea
Mccue Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Why are you trying to make me cry??? I'd take her if I could.. BOO HOO. They said only nine were entered in contest. Hope you try to enter it again, unless something went awry.... Ith that how ya thpell it.?
Pickett Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Wonderful friend!!! --- I am a feline kinda guy, opposing euthanasia unless necessary... I like this little tale.... Keep em comin' friend....:JP]
Bono Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Nice job.Good luck on the contest.You deserve 1st for everything.I posted a new poem and I think you will like it.Something new for me.
Haick Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 1:57 PM
A wonderful, delightful poem to read, Robert! It never ends the cruelty to animals!! I don't understand how you can abandon helpless animals. Shouldn't surprise us any because they abandon people too. It's just that there's a law against doing that. It's a shame and a pity because it is so unnecessary! Good write! Good luck in the contest! Peace, Audrey
Richards Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Such a delightful kitty, and delightful poem for the contest, dear Robert. This looks like a winning poem to me...(and a winning kitty-cat!) Good luck! ~ Carrie
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January 10, 2010 at 1:42 PM
What a great tongue-in-cheek write about little "Wink," Robert! You can try as hard as you wish to resist a cat's charm, but from experience I know these efforts are futile. I can just see you letting her "ride on (your) shoulder" and pretending you don't care. Careful now, or she'll be queen of the house! Love, Carolyn
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