Turncoat

(An old poem about an old moggie, long gone)

This fickle creature nudges me

and weaves between my walking feet.

It's not for love he acts this way,

he prompts me as it's time to eat.

Attempts to sit him on my knee

so I can stroke his thick black fur

have failed. My feline won't respond,

he will not sleep or gently purr.

Not my black cat, there's none of that.

Not all indoors are kept exempt,

It's me he keeps his distance from,

It's me he serves with such contempt.

It does appear his mind is set.

My pet is stubborn, I take heed.

From him I can't expect a thing,

from me, at least he'll get his feeds.

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Cats just don't like people.
Though they do bring you back presents.
Usually birds, mice, rats.
Natures little hoover. lol

[Chris Shaw]

They are mostly aloof creatures, I have to agree. Thank you Paul.

Chris

[θεά]

Pets are curious creatures, whimsical and absolute characters by themselves. I have started taking to a pommeranian I recently got acquainted with. A sheer delight.

Best,
M.

[Chris Shaw]

They do indeed have their own little characters, some of them can be unforgettable. They provide much joy in a world often soaked in sadness. Thank you Mallika.

All good wishes

Chris

[Gee]

Hmmm, no loyalty in those darned things, and they deal all over others garden borders. A dog man myself, allergic to cat fur, atishooooooooo.
Hi Christine, hope all is well with you over in Berks

[Chris Shaw]

Top of the morning Gee. Lovely day here, sun's out and all is good. Hope same for you. Cats are lovely, but they are fickle creatures. Dogs, well they are loyal and affectionate. Both have hair that gets everywhere! Have a great week-end.

Chris

[Gee]

You too m'dear :))

[Jimmy Yetts]

Sounds like a two-timer, to me--one carousing tom.
"Owners" are typically owned.
More times than not, feed-providers tap-dance to the feline's fiddle.
Free yourself! Go dog!

[Chris Shaw]

He was a two timer, would spend time with neighbours a few doors down. I'd love a dog, no one else agrees in my household. So for the moment I am outnumbered. But I can scheme....
Thank you Jimmy.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

Cats sure like to act like they're the master and we're the pet sometimes. (Some more than others) Their occasional acts of bravery make me think they're more dedicated to us than it might seem, however.

[Chris Shaw]

I have seen one or two acts of bravery myself, where cats have surprisingly stepped up to the plate. Thank you so much Samuel. have a great week-end, and I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

My cat Purdy. She meow and meow, when she is hunger and quiet, when the food is served. I enjoyed the poem. Our animals. Best friends, who demand little. Thank you Chris for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Regardless of their little irksome ways, we of course love our pets. Thank you Coyote.Thank you for introducing me to Purdy.

Chris

[Rosilina]

Love the wording and it is a lovely poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Rosilina. I appreciate your visit and your feisty avatar :)

Chris
read moreThank you Rosilina. I appreciate your visit and your feisty avatar :)

Chris

Chris

[AYVID N]

Loved this poem, Chris. Cats are like that and I know your kind heart still cared so much for him. Knowing everything about them and their fickle and selfish nature, I still find something adorable about them. Such a well constructed and rhymed poem Chris. Appreciated very much!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much, all cats are adorable in their own ways.

Chris

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A fine, rhythmic poem, Christine....

This one sums up just exactly why I am a dog person; I always found Dogs to be considerably more loyal and affectionate than cats, despite cats always appreciating the comfort that my lap provided! My Grandmother had a sleek and beautiful Siamese and would often get jealous of me when 'Her' cat passed up her lap for mine. For as I am sure you well know, Cats can be very aloof and selfish animals. As long as they get what they need, when they need it...its to hell with Humans!

Your poem is well written as always, wonderful flow, rhythm and rhyme and took me on my own little trip down memory lane. Another fine poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Doodley and for sharing. I'd love a dog, sadly no one else in my household is up for it.read moreThank you Doodley and for sharing. I'd love a dog, sadly no one else in my household is up for it.

Chris