Heat

Heat

A Poem by Thomas W Case
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She doesn't understand her
biology.
Her need for extra attention.
Her desire to
chirp and meow
constantly, and raise her
butt in the air.

She gazes out the
window with
longing in her
golden eyes.
Her calls through the
screen bring no
visitors.
Little lonely orphan.

She sits with me while
I write at my large
maple desk.
She swats at the
purple orchid.
It drives her batty.
I've been there.
Lost in the
smell and taste of
flowers.
She wanders over to
the Starry Night
painting and looks
dizzy at the sky.
She lifts her butt in
the air and stutter steps
rapidly with her
back paws.

When I got her and
her sister, I thought they
had balls.
I named him (her)
Bukowski.
She comes to the
name
and seems to like it.
Pray for me.
Buk's in heat.

© 2024 Thomas W Case


Author's Note

Thomas W Case
https://hellopoetry.com/twcase/#:~:text=https%3A//booksie.chainletter.io/i/thomaswcase888
Link to my recent publication.

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Should have I smiled at that last sentence!? Lady cats are the animal sirens, the ones that mew the night.. and that's not the toms I'm meaning! You write with such a delicate yet blazing pen, sheltering meanings in finely put phrases, If I wore a hat, would remove it in honour!

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

emmajoygreen

5 Months Ago

So do I, and how! :)
Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

smiling. Lol.
emmajoygreen

5 Months Ago

The poet smiles - that's good! Bright day in the UK.. off and out to the all around, going to make.. read more



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PMT rules OK .. just don't dare argue .. if you know, you know .. N

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

Lol. Thank you, kind sir.
As a cat owner (two aging females) I can appreciate this one, especially the part about sitting with you when you write. When I settle into my recliner with my laptop, Francesca immediately asserts ownership, and I can't write a word until she finishes rubbing against the machine from all directions.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

You get it. You are a cat owner. She runs to me when I sit down. Makes it difficult to write unti.. read more
Brovo! Takes courage to name a cat Bukowski. Names tend to define their subject. The creature you have so marvelous penned to the page is alive and demanding, independent and original, and quite fun to watch. I can't imagine how you can get any work done...

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Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

It isn't easy. I appreciate the empathy, as a cat owner, you get it.
Driven by instinct cats are amazing creatures. Hope you have friends to give kittens to

Posted 5 Months Ago


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Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

Lol. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it.
Haha, poor kitty. She's experiencing some very big feelings right now. It's always been something I've thought about when getting an animal and a large part of the reason I steer more towards getting males (not that it's always easy to tell). When I was getting a rabbit many years ago I was told (of 3 bunnies) either 2 are male and 1 is female or 2 are female and 1 is male. So sometimes you're just playing your odds, lol. This made me smile, and hopefully both you and your cat make it through.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

She is. She's extra sweet right now, which is adorable. Funny story. I had a male rabbit and a ma.. read more
They behave strangely when in heat. Something called cauterwauling. Can't spell it right. I enjoyed this.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

That's right. Thanks for stopping by.
Dogs think you are God for looking after them. Cats know they are God.
I completely understand this from my youth and three idiots called Merry, Pippin and Sam. Excellent work.
And I don't envy you the heat.

Posted 5 Months Ago


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Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

Lol. These three are something else. Thank you for stopping by.
I related so much to this poem Thomas. It was so entertaining to read. My cat is so much like yours. She too yearns to go out and find others like herself but we don't allow her. It's very tough when they are on heat and that's why I got her spayed. Now there's peace. Bukowski is an amazing name for your kitty. I love it.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

Lol. Thank you. It is an adventure.
Should have I smiled at that last sentence!? Lady cats are the animal sirens, the ones that mew the night.. and that's not the toms I'm meaning! You write with such a delicate yet blazing pen, sheltering meanings in finely put phrases, If I wore a hat, would remove it in honour!

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

emmajoygreen

5 Months Ago

So do I, and how! :)
Thomas W Case

5 Months Ago

smiling. Lol.
emmajoygreen

5 Months Ago

The poet smiles - that's good! Bright day in the UK.. off and out to the all around, going to make.. read more

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Thomas W Case
Thomas W Case

Clear Lake, IA



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Thomas W. Case was born in Oxnard. He has published 3 volumes of poetry. The Bullfrog Dreams of Flying, Artichokes, Avocados, and Van Gogh, and Seedy Town Blues. He has won several poetry contests. Hi.. more..

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