ATTENTION PLEASE

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ATTENTION PLEASE

 

A lonely mangy cat

Prowls from this house to that

His hunger pains him

 his body incredibly thin

He can survive on mice

But would much prefer spice

He is available to greet

Alas, no one has offered meat

Ignored by all

His soul is not whole

When angry he screams

To unalterable extremes

One neighbor in a huff

Yelled out come here snuff

I’ll give you some food

If you modify your mood

The cat scampered to the bowl

And in it there was sole

The old woman said scat

Or Ill twist you into a rat

 

In a bar late at night

A young man, pen in hand to write

After much booze his head bobs up and down

On his face is a notable frown

A stunning woman sits beside

Instead of chatting, she merely sighs

He seeks great attention

All that spews forth is pretension

He looks her way

As if to say

“I am a drifter; do you care to join me?”

“No”, she says, “I have no will to be free”

He says he has naught

Not even a thought

“Okay don’t be so sad

I’ll take you to my pad”

“I’m hungry, and in need of food

“Don’t be so pushy, you filthy dude.”

 

 

 

Author's Note

available, but sometimes unnoticed

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

have to say the ordinary and much heard "Attention Please" is kind of brilliant for a title .. it got me!!
your pic is incredibly expressive ... wow .. it almost gave me a hangover .. his condition is so well stated .. such crumpledness .. poor ol' cat .. just wants a bit of recognition and shame on the witch for such trickery and meanness ;) the humor and twist that scores the drunk big time ... not sure I would take her up tho ... says she has no will to be free but hooks up with no thoughts, only naught ... maybe she's a serial killer ;=O
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[Betty Hermelee]

Wow, what a thoughtful review! Thanks for reading
Best
B.