My kitty’s butt is nothing like the moon
and when I’m working she must interpose.
It matters not if dinnertime is soon;
it may stem from affection I suppose
but walking ‘cross my chest, she shows her rear
and when I’m prone she has to interpose.
I spit cat hair and idly scratch her ear,
surrenduring efficiency for her
who, walking ‘cross my chest, presents her rear —
See why my every outfit’s trimmed with fur?
She drapes herself and gently butts my head;
I must give up efficiency for her
(or find someplace to write, besides in bed).
She paws the pages so I can’t ignore,
and drapes herself, and gently butts my head
it does no good to wheedle or implore,
and matters not if dinnertime is soon;
she paws the pages so I can’t ignore
her fuzzy butt … that’s nothing like the moon.
[A NaPoWriMo 2015 Daily Featured Poem]
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I really like it – especially how you subtly change the wording of the line chain but not their meaning! Very clever! 🙂
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Thanks, Rob!
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So cute and funny and being a cat owner, I totally sympathize!
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Thanks, Shadowprancer! Your “Ring of Fire” was lovely, by the way!
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My cat Miracle must be a cousin or even a sister. Really, she thinks she’s reducing my boredom, saving me from onerous tasks. This is a great form for this, as stubborn as a cat.
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Yup, “Cat Logic,” right? Just shows how much Miracle luuuurves you! 🙂
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This is a splendid Terzanelle, and so evocative of every cat who’s ever owned me. And I, too, write in bed.
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Thanks so much! I really liked yours as well — I have a soft spot for muses! It was very elegant.
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I have one of those and his name is Zeus! Well done with a difficult form. Taking the lighter route probably was the better way to go. 🙂 Congratulations on being featured!
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Thank you, Celticsea! I’m so excited to be featured. Do you have a blog and are writing, too? I’d love to check it out if you are!
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I do! Thanks for asking, and it’s a little lonely so it would be happy to have some company. http://murphymusing.blogspot.com/
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Your terzanelle about answers was really nice and thought-provoking. I’ll try to check in and read more of your work!
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Great craftsmanship and so deliciously silly. I love it.
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Thanks so much, Natasa! I often write about such serious things on my blog, so it’s good to just get goofy once in a while. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Ha! cleverly done. I really liked your terzanelle
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Thanks, Elle! I liked the moody feel of your “War of Love” as well. Some nice imagery.
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thank you so much! that means a lot!
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This is great! At least your girl is lighter than my boy, he really hurts when he walks across my chest! He does it while I’m reading until I turn out the light then leaves (unless he’s already laid down across my ankles and is snoring).
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How is it they always know where to step and put all their weight on one foot … usually someplace sensitive! Glad you liked my silliness! (I was just thinking of Riley today, getting the paintings ready for the art crawl next weekend!)
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This is charming! I need to share with my cat-loving friends. 🙂 Congratulations for being the featured artist for day 17!
-heidi
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Thank you! I’m excited people are enjoying it! 🙂
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