The Cat

this rum spirit sleeps
yet sings such contended songs
drawn from his slumber

Constellation of the Cat

through the darkness, amber eyes
reflect as stars in heavens high
yet speak no gift of prophecy
their silence tells but mystery
his sabled brow knows secrets, yes
though his deep eyes ne’er do express.

KITTY IN THE TINSEL (The Annual Reissue)

kitty in the tinsel
glitter on her paws
waiting underneath the tree
with sharpened santa claws
kitty ringing sleigh bells
all around the house
ready with her mistletoe
for when she sees a mouse

Two Cats Haiku

purring together
two cats are better than one
a content duet

Feline

so perplexed and perplexing
is the countenance of she
her dark eyes wide and wondering
whilst contemplating me
however is that moment vexed
then she glimpses conversely
and in my turn ’tis I perplexed
by her inate mysteries

Interesting Facts About Cats Ears

Henry had two pockets
in which he kept his things
little bits of catnip
and wooly balls of string
but when the days were chilly
these pockets were too thin
and too high up upon his head
to put his cold paws in

Cimitero Acattolico

It was springtime
one of golden sunshine
the mists of time
had countless years
to save
and across these lawns
wandered cats
as metered verse
among the poets’ graves

The Hat in the Cat

not to have a chubby cat
oh what tragedy would that
be on cold and frosty days
to miss out on a fluffy hat
that is not only warm to wear
but blocks the world out
with its purrs.

Another Poem About One Of The Cats

Mr. Big Eyes, ears set back
sits atop the stairs
his amber flashlights in the dark
can catch one unawares
so helpfully he calls out loud
to let one know who’s there
then all can sleep in calm and peace
as Mr. Big Eyes purrs.

A Short Rhyme About Purring

she purrs to make the sun come up
and for the moon to glow
she purrs to have the rain beat down
to make the garden grow
she purrs to let me stroke her cheek
and ruffle up her fur
she purrs because she is a cat
and what cats do is purrrrrrrr.