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Melissa Etheridge Should Get a Cat

by Meredith C Hartwell

and i was thinking i should
write a poem
because the rain patters
on my window like
the stones you throw to wake me,
and i want to let you in
but my mother would be angry
about the hour and your
wet shoes.

so i curl on my bed and
think about the day
because that is what happens
when there is a cat
asleep in the blankets.

and i lay my head
on her overfed stomach
while she kneads her acupuncture
into my neck
because she cannot get enough
of my touch.

and she stretches
long and limber
and she purrs
like snoring, restful sleep,
moving air quickly,
chilling the shiny, spotted nose
that touches my face
in kitten kisses.

and i think
this is how every day should end
soft warmth in my bed,
a little pussy,
and a cold one to
wet the lips.

10/25/2002

Posted on 10/28/2002
Copyright © 2025 Meredith C Hartwell

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kristine Briese on 10/28/02 at 07:58 PM

Warm and comfortable with a kick at the end. This is a joy.

Posted by Britt Zimmerman on 10/29/02 at 02:00 AM

amazing amazing amazing!!! I love this piece!!! Beautiful write :)

Posted by Jersey D Gibson on 10/29/02 at 03:44 PM

I agree with Ashley, but this was good...! - Jersey

Posted by Christina Bruno on 10/31/02 at 04:11 AM

Wow. What a great poem, smooth and confortable imagery I can hear the rain right now, great title too

Posted by Ken Harnisch on 11/09/02 at 07:53 AM

loved the title and, here, with my very furry Maine Coon perched in my lap, laughed uproariously at the last few lines! PS: keep the poem the way it is...it is superb!

Posted by Mo Couts on 06/24/11 at 03:56 AM

Melissa Etheridge = one of my gods, so I read this and loved every word! LOL!

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