Cat Villanelle Poems

Wild rambling roses of a pinkish bloom
dance in the breeze down by the sea.
Roots grasping deep in the tall wavy dunes.

Pussy Willows growing in a...

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Wild rambling roses of a pinkish bloom
dance to the winds down by the sea.
Roots grasping deep in the tall sand dune.

Pussy Willows growing in a...

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I was maybe two or, possibly, three
When I tossed our cat into the deep well
As a toddler, I was on a playful spree.

I am certain...

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Filled with magical dreams the boy’s still sat and wait
with their eyes gleaming bodies wiggling and screaming
The fireplace roaring waiting to see Santa’s feet

The turkey...

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Eager children await sweet treats
And colourful bags that have been filled
As well as pumpkins lined up to greet

Their tricks make the treats increase
All of the...

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Like Pip from Great Expectations, in love with Estelle,                ...

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THE CHAIR

The naughty dog is sleeping in cat's chair
for him it is his sly annoying treat
even though he knows he should not be there.

Her chair's...

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Villanelle: Hoist not the flag of your hidden vices

Hoist not the flag of your hidden vices
Wonder not why enemies pick on entrails
No foe will salute...

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My muse has gone to Hades, is that hell?
I   sing for her  while my heart palpitates
Wow, I’ll be  in  demonic...

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Simply softly these guileful feet do trot
Those cavalier whisper my name in glee
Hiding I pray from dear loves noble lot

My attire a smirk, though my...

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The tree's up, yet it’s not looking so prim
its needles all shriveling and dying, 
so this Christmas is feeling kinda grim.

The cat destroyed the decorative...

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Villanelle: Only in democracies reigns surprise

Only in democracies reigns surprise
The majority cast their franchised rights
Elect CEOs who tell fat cat lies

In dictatorships the leader is...

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Wigglin' 'tween toes
the questions of a thousand thousand ages
wrapped tight in beat heart.

Who's gonna buy the cat food tomorrow?
Will trade ya for takin' out the...

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When curiosity consumes the mind
and thoughts are captured in a moment’s glance,
to trade control for instinct unrefined

is wandering through feeling’s forest, blind
to where it leads....

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Why is it so difficult to get away?
The lists, the luggage from last summer’s trip....
The sun’s above the trees, and still we stay.

A highway beckons...

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