Furball

Bifold eyes that never blink,

A flattened belly made to slink,

Claws that hide behind soft fur,

A siren's song: that saccharine purr.

 

Morn's first rays and there you are,

A headbutt lick: "Good morning Pa!"

Then: Scratch. Sniff. "Food?" I sigh.

We both know where your loyalties lie.

 

But though I'm just your lowly serf,

A privileged pawn who shares your turf,

I'll bend my knee without regret,

'Cos you're my kitty, my purrfect pet.

Author's Note

Yes, it's lame and sappy, but I don't care; I love my cats.

Reviews

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

I LOVE IT :) I love cats to and this was not sappy at all it was beautiful, cute and sweet.
Have you read this to your kitty im sure he will love it haha jokes :P
This was straight from your heart, and shows just how much you love your furry friend :)
Loved it it flowed and rhymed really well.
Great write :)

[Matt Sayer]

Thank you :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

your welcome :)

[Susannah Rae]

Too cute!! I feel the very same way about my house bunny, Pancakes. He's a goofball, sounds like you have one too!

[Matt Sayer]

Pancakes! That's such an awesome name :) There's actually a bunny roaming outside my house, but it belongs to the neighbours. Keeps coming over here, though... :P

[Daniel Sala]

Lovely, I know the feeling! A nice poem describing little furry people whose character fills the room.

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks Daniel! Love the cats :)

[Daffy]

So did I, just last the last one at 18 and 1/2 years old. So sad, but she had a peaceful passing after many years of loving care. Now, when shall I get my next one......

Your poem says it all. Very true.

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks Daffy! I lost my 16 year old a few years ago, and it was heart-wrenching (she was struck by a car, and had to be put down :()

[Daffy]

Oh my, the worse thing. How sad, I cannot go to bed with that thought....I had better read another one of your poems to cheer myself up...

[Matt Sayer]

Oh no! I didn't mean to make you sad! I have two lovely cats now, and they bring me untold happiness with their nuzzling and purring and endless sleeping :P

[Daffy]

Hmmm, now I must think about our next one. I need a little space for a while. Scampy was wonderful and lived for 18.5 years very peacefully and contentedly. Hard to beat.

[Shane Hogan Poetry]

Poets find it hard to write so precisely while jumping between two stories..well done, my light hearted illusive :)

[Matt Sayer]

Thank you very much Shane! Such lovely praise :)

[Rogie-Dodge]

So cute :D ... gotta love a guy who loves his pets

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks Rogie! :) I just can't help it! :P

[Rogie-Dodge]

I'm more of a dog person, but I still like cats. No matter how bad a day, or what bugs you can't solve, or what bills have to be paid, they are there for you (or in the case of a cat ... you are there for them).

[Matt Sayer]

Haha, very true! They often offer the catharsis necessary after a stressful day at work :)

[Raymond Federle]

I am a cat person as well....Excellent

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks Raymond! Cats! :)

[Rachelle]

fluffy and cuddly - they warm your feet
rumbles and purrs that warmly greet
humans they own at their beckoning

[Matt Sayer]

A wonderful summation, sweetbind! :)

[Rachelle]

unfortunately, the closest thing i can get to owning a cat is a Hello Kitty....:(

[icelandicblue]

It's not lame it's really sweet:

But though I'm just your lowly serf,
A privileged pawn who shares your turf,
I'll bend my knee without regret,
'Cos you're my kitty, my purrfect pet.

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks icelandic! I'm a softie, it's true :P

[Anna Blackburn]

I love my cat too! Wonderful poem; I really liked it. At least some people appreciate the awesomeness of cats!

[Matt Sayer]

Thanks Anna! It's always great to find other cat lovers. :)

[Anna Blackburn]

Yes, very much so.