Cat Poems

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The cat regards the hearthstone as her own,

Accepts her board and lodging as her due.

She condescends to those whom she has known,

Bestows some affection on few.

Allows herself to be caressed by some

And purrs most musically when she is pleased

But never comes unless she wants to come,

She teases, but herself is never teased.

Unchanged through the ages she remains

Completely her own master and her own form

Stays feline yet she sheaths her claws for gains

While her soft body stays secure and warm,

And on her lips the same enigma smile

She wore when she was worshipped by the Nile.

By Dorothy Quick

My Cat Friends
My home is where my feet touch

My bed is what is under me when I am sleepy

My food is anything that tastes good.

My friends are whom I choose.

The night is my safety, the day is my warmth

I am proud but not vain. Simple things delight me.

I love to be loved, but love when I choose.

I adapt to things quickly, but prefer my routine.

I am curious to fault.

I am beautiful, I'm clean, I know it.

My soft voice can comfort, my anger is clear.

I practice my agility so none can compare.

I am what I am, and I would be no other.

I am a cat! And that's that!

By Greg Moore

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A kitten with a length of string

Is such a pretty, playful thing

A kitten with a leaf to chase

Exhibits beauty, form and grace

But I love kittens curled up, wise

With ancient mystery in their eyes.

By Salvatore Marsiglia

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You see the beauty of the world

Through the eyes unalloyed content,

And in my study chair upcurled,

Move me to pensive wonderment.

I wish I knew your secret of thought,

The perfect balance of your ways;

They seem an inspiration, caught

From other laws in the older days

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