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Cat Poems | Examples of Cat Poetry

Cat Poems - Examples of all types of cat poetry to share and read.s, our furry, fluffy, feline friends. This list of cat poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. These wonderful poets have written beautiful poems about big cats like lions and tigers who roar, and smaller kitties like Persian, Siamese, and tabby who meow.Read short, long, best, and famous examples of cat poetry. This list of works about cat is an excellent resource for examples of how to write cat poems. 
Premium Member Pliable Kitten Back in The Day
Back in her day, she had been a pliable kitten they said Wondered about speaker’s sanity, had he landed on his head? Two pairs of amber eyes followed me as I wandered from room to room. I halfway...Read the rest...
Categories: age, cat, woman,
Form: Couplet



Premium Member Cheery Pets
Tails Wagging Happy barks Contented purrs and cheery meows, Delightful chattering Jumping for joy, elated Jubilant hugs and joyful whines Humorous antics to make us laugh Overjoyed greetings with licks to the face!...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, dog, pets,
Form: Etheree
Premium Member Nova wears Heaven's crown
morning meets a nurse of caring for many years, an aide who's burying some unknown fears, a neighbor's kitten Nova left strewn said--bury in--garden where Pansy's grew-in. life's roads all lives got when life forgot and ought not life's care for lives share ...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, best friend, cat,
Form: Haibun
Premium Member You Pick 'em
black cats or black hats 'Tsall the same to me ...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, confusion, word play,
Form: I do not know?
Premium Member What A Differences A Day Makes
What a differences a day makes It's always special Spending time with you You makes it that way Together playing Or when we snuggle What a differences a day makes Spending time with you You do make a differences Not just in a day Spending...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, drink, food, morning,
Form: Narrative



Premium Member Fini Takes a Lover
I haven't the heart to tell her, and love takes many forms, so who am I to judge, and who would I be, if I ripped it away? so I'll wait, until she gets bored, or the box disintegrates. ...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, devotion, funny love,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Ratty cat
Ratty cat, ratty cat, old and alone, sitting on a wood pile, making it his own.. Ratty cat, ratty cat, listening and wondering. Why has the sky grown dark? Could that be thundering? Ratty cat, ratty cat, here comes the rain.. Fur now soaking wet...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, weather,
Form: Rhyme
Black cat
Black cat, who blends with the night Who’s blur conquered my fears at twilight A gorgeous being, a witches trusting companion Please guide me on the path to wisdom Reveal your secrets, show me the way Take me along to...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, 12th grade, angel, animal,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member How Some Cats Are
They arrived at Tom’s house with Salmon kibble. When he opened the door he said, “I want a nibble!” They asked him which litter box they should use. Not the one by the door, it is next to...Read the rest...
Categories: cat,
Form: Rhyme
Squaring The Circle - Square Dance
Who said life was going to be fair? Come on, let’s make this circle square, Poor as church mice, bolder than brass, Circle right then show me the cash. We'll keep it underneath your hat, But there’s no room to...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, dog, music, rain,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member Reasons to Worry
I think of scary things, it seems, As dogs that jump like cats, in dreams. They say I spend too much time caring With no reasons for such scaring; That, I should learn to relax at...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, anxiety, cat, dog,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member colorful cat
Colorful black cat gave turquoise a new flare He danced with excitement, straight up in the air Splashed turquoise and oranges all over his bod. We loved watching him, me and Grandma Maud. He threw in yellows and pinks,...Read the rest...
Categories: cat,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member generous gloria geisha kitty
Gloria, generous Geisha kitty was taught to be demure She was not a whiner, barely issued whimper or purr Wore flowers in her hair, her room was subtly perfumed She held court in there, teaching tricks to those...Read the rest...
Categories: cat,
Form: Rhyme
Too Late
10 10 days, which is more than a week. 9 She cuddles and it’s ok, it’s ok. 8 She ate really good today. We gave her another can and we smiled. 7 It’s one week away. I had an appointment at the...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, loss,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member tabby in winter
Tabby in winter, with a tuft of snow on your head You got slammed when they came down on that sled If you get buried, it may be quite a little while Before we can save you, St...Read the rest...
Categories: cat, 3rd grade, 4th grade,
Form: Rhyme

Specific Types of Cat Poems

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Definition | What is Cat in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs