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Impertinence
by Kristina WoodhillI wish I had the nerve
To dive bomb enemies
The speed to dare any comers
The dare to look a cat in the eye
How many times can
I shake you loose
Only your tail poking out
Of that muffled mewing mouth??
A cat has nine lives
How many a hummingbird?
Perhaps I need to change my diet
To sipping sugar water from a glass
Letting giants feed me for the simple
Entertainment I would give them
With my mini air show
Your carefree life lifts my heart!
I feel as light as you are, tiny bird,
And in this way
You give me wings
08/27/2005
Author's Note: Two days ago our Tabby cat came muffled mewing to the back door with a small tail poking out of her mouth. I shook her hard and out popped Mr. Impertinent, who, without a thank-you or nod goodbye flew up and away to start its game all over again.
Posted on 05/23/2006
Copyright © 2024 Kristina Woodhill
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 05/23/06 at 02:14 PM LOL! Reminds me of a black cat my family had when I was a kid. It too brought us home "gifts." Thanks for the reminder! :o) |
| Posted by Julie Adams on 05/23/06 at 03:02 PM cute piece, really enjoyed this little anecdote...nice to read the back story too...peace, jewels |
| Posted by David Hill on 05/24/06 at 01:19 AM Many fine details and just the right tone and perspective. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 05/26/06 at 04:45 AM flirkdazzling plums flighting out of me morth and splurting joyjuiclets like plisms ant every impulse! Impossible to not adore this! In it goes to every nook and favelet place house garden computer! :) |
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