Cat Poems | Examples

Cat-Like

The cat has your bone structure,
it turned up yesterday
looking like a thin velvet panther
its yellow eyes brimming with afterglow.

It is on my lap now
its claws padding my thighs,
tail whisking under my nose.

Unlike you,
the cat does not go out every night
to screw around -
I had it fixed.

Premium Member With a Gentle Hand - Mystic

In my town, a sight I pass every day is Ugly the cat.
One eyed UGLY, is strange and most tell him to scat.
Fights have caused a limp and he has just one ear.
He’s a sorrowful looking mess that many people fear.

Some feed him, and I have given him milk to drink.
I doubt anyone has gotten close, sure to be a stink
He’s not the type of cat you’d love or want to own
Poor old Ugly seemed happy to be all alone.

A newcomer to the area took a dislike to the cat
Poured water over it, so it moved from where it sat
It was Winter and the bitter cold he just couldn't stand
The cat was near death, I picked him up with a gentle hand

That sweet cat nestled into my coat and gently purred
That was a sound that from Ugly no-one had heard
I looked down at his unfortunate face, and shed a tear
Don’t worry mate I softly said, I will stay with you here

He looked back and gave a soft meow and slipped away.
I missed him, but "glad he is gone" some would say.
A feeling of regret that I didn't do more, I had inside.
Hung a plaque on the wall. This is where Ugly did reside.
Form: Rhyme


Will Fly For Food

Acrobatic birds can dive energetically for glucose, 
Even as the felines watch,
Waving their tailfeathers in the air,
To their perch, they add another notch.

Felines gain hope, inspiring jumpy keen longing, 
The birds keep teasing the predators,
Flying lower as if doing the limbo,
Despite tempting fate, shunning grim reaper creditors.

Masterful nature offers perches quaintly, rightly spaced, 
The birds take breaks from sweet drinks,
Fly lower, eating little leaf gnats,
Watching the cats snicker, as wingbeat winks.

Radiant songbirds travel ubiquitously, valiant warriors, 
Beautiful as they fly, spreading song,
Despite teasing the cats on the ground,
A day without these creatures would feel too long.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Wisdom From An Old Cat, revised

So, the Old Cat and I were talking this morning. 
We were in the kitchen, no one else was awake. 
I was enjoying my first cuppa and he was grooming. 
We came to the conclusion that Life Is What It Is: 
Run like mad from the oncoming freight train, 
And never neglect a nice spot of sunshine.

Missing Ericka Green, The New Yorker

Betty Page New York Paint

Armenian Trace
The child's water
Sailing luxury 
Strings off from sight of Italy 
Calmed duration
Inlands islands

Cotton spokes

A cats residence
Before memory of the shop


Key Lime
Cookie Thins
And Coffee

The French jam sister of yours
Plays at reunions
With herself
Go bothered, Erin
It's her? The sister it gave you?

Yes Betty
Kevin, she watches "Will He Become Trollops"
In England!

Very Interupt, two should hide in one often


Premium Member Cat Nip

Imagine That...

Kitty Cat's Got Claws

Kitty Cat's Got Bite

Kitty Cat Needs Tomcat 

To Stroke Her Fur at Night!


Oh Yes That Cat...

Kitty Cat Sunk Claws

Kitty Cat Would Bite

Kitty Cat Scratched Tomcat 

And Scratched That Cat Right!


Now Imagine This!...

Kitty Cat Don't Scratch 

Kitty Cat Don't Fight

Kitty Cat "Ate" Tomcat 

Right Down to the Last Bite!
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member murderous mittens and her side kick tiger socks

La la la, la-la-la, laaa-la!
La la la, la-la-la, laaa-la!

SO THE KITTY SAID TO ME,
MEOW MEEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW.
SHE SAID TIME TO FEED ME,
MEOOOWWWWOOOO.

MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
LIKE THAT OF A BANSHEE.
MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
SHE CALLS OUT TO ME.

MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
SCRATCHING AT THE DOOR.
MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
SHE DEMANDS FOR MORE.

UPON THE WINDOW SILL,
MEOW MEEOW MEOW MEEOW MEEOW!
SHE SAID CHASE ME STILL,
MEOOOWWWWOOOO, WILD AND PROUD.

here kitty kitty kitty
pretty pretty princess

here kitty kitty kitty
pretty pretty princess

(kitty)

Laaaaa, la-la-laaaa, laaaa laaa!
Wooohhh-laaa, laaa-la-laaaa!

MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
SCRATCHING AT THE DOOR.
MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
SHE DEMANDS FOR MORE.

MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
THE KITTY QUEEN OF NIGHT.
MEOW MEOOWWW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW,
HER VOICE A BANSHEE’S CRY.

Laaaaa, la-la-laaaa, laaaa laaa!
Wooohhh-laaa, laaa-la-laaaa!
fun
Form: Lyric

haiku

cat at my side
as I poem
a jungle of words
Form: Haiku

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this is an ampersand &
and this is an asterisk *

Leo

Glorious cats of the Sun 
They strive to be number one
They live for recognition 
To be the best by definition

The most generous of them all 
No favor is too big or small 
They’re loyal to their tribe
Their love’s hard to describe

They love their mane
They can’t be tamed 
Big hearts of gold 
They’re regal and bold

Even in the night
They’re in the spotlight
Flattery makes these kitties purr 
They love compliments for sure

One thing that you can’t ignore
Is when you hear these lions roar
They’ll charm you like never before
They’ll have you melting on the floor

These felines already won 
After all is said and done
These are the cats of the sun
They’re most loved by everyone
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Sweet Baby Raja

     More than a pet, Raja is our sweet child.                         
       He fills all family hearts with true joy.                   
          His luxurious fur is softly styled.			
    More than a pet, Raja is our sweet child.			
   A true sidekick, his help may get me riled.		
  Our love keeps growing for our sweet boy.		
   More than a pet, Raja is our sweet child.		
     He fills all family hearts with true joy

       Wherever we are Raja wants to be. 
    He is quite verbal and smart as a whip.
         Our family life is his true glee.
      Wherever we are Raja wants to be. 
       Being a cat is truth he cannot see.
     Raja heels so no problems on a trip.
      Wherever we are Raja wants to be. 
    He is quite verbal and smart as a whip.
Form: Triolet

ARTIST : 2 - specular verse

 




she is alive

limbs like entangled serpents


                an embryonic adult on canvas

                      who escaped a naked bed

her art stolen into law school 

              his arm resigned decorates her shoulder


                       blind geckos scamper 

                           ¥

scamper open lidded lizards 

                       they decorate her shoulder

stolen are all her paintings 

                                          her naked bed cold

canvasses half complete 

                                 entangled her limbs ache
  

            alive she has her hat and black cat

 


                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Form: Verse

Premium Member Cute Cat Couple


Cute cat couple in the house, one white and one black,
our lovely pets, we call one Kite and the other Jack.
Wherever we go our close company they always keep,
on bed by our cozy side every night they like to sleep.

Jack would climb and roll over my sagged shoulder,
Kite would lie on paining thighs, for I’m getting older.
Knitting a sweater my wife sits on the sofa with the pet,
fur and wool strands intertwine to make it a unique set.

In separate bowls we give daily food to Jack and Kite,
for we’re in need of peace, don’t like to see them fight.
In the closed room when sounds subside, I sit in the dark,
listen happily to the rhythm of our pet cats’ silent walk.

We won’t let anyone touch or caress our charming cats,
nor would like them called our animal pets chasing rats,
for Jack and Kite are like our beloved children we fancy,
we don’t care a bit if people call us a feline couple crazy.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member GAME OF CAT AND ROBIN

my russian blue cat
static like a statue
on the sun-warmed
window ledge

laser-focused eyes
fixate
on the gum tree
leaves tremble
then still

shrewd cat waits
wet nose
smearing the glass

a robin’s fleeting shadow
darts across
a pool of sunlight
diving into
the center of the light
then swooping back again
in a blur of motion

my cat pounces
chasing the robin
around
the carpeted floor

over and over
he paws at
the imaginary catch
but each time
elusive robin
slips away

Premium Member Aunt Fays Cat Chair

the cat chair was loved from 1962 to this day
It was purchased with lots of moola by my Aunt Fay
At the time it was shocking, nothing other women would buy
She was ahead of her years, she conformed to no woman or guy

Aunt Fay loved the cat chair, it was reserved for her alone
We did not dare sit in it, even to talk on the phone
For it was her domain, her favorite furniture piece by far
Her next favorite possession was her two-toned Riviera car.
Form: Rhyme

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