My latest poem is in the form of a, Terza Rima and to the prompt, Cat, for Guernsey Poets August open mic evening. Link to Guernsey Poets
The Alley Cat
I saw in a shop window’s reflection,
a jazz cat, cool and quite hunky-dory,
strutting with poetical perfection.
With an air of
superiority,
jaunty yet
graceful, hooked tail held high.
By my side he glided confidently.
Mirrored in puddles he kept slinking by.
Yes, you’d be a fine catch, now that’s a fact,
I thought, as I purred a reflective sigh.
Argh! Delusions of
grandeur spat the rat.
Whilst washing my whiskers I hissed, think on!
Me? Deluded; I turned
my back and down I sat.
Mangy, no way, for I am the top alley cat.
I shall link to Poets United, Sunday Pantry
Ah, you have captured the personality of this cat perfectly! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mary. Your comments are always appreciated.
DeleteThat would be a fun read at the open mic!
ReplyDeleteI hope so, Rosemary and thank you for stopping by.
DeleteI can just see him - such feline attitude, perfectly portrayed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry. Glad you liked it.
DeleteThank you, Julian, for bringing this tail (ha-ha) to life
ReplyDeleteHa ha! nice one, Martin. (wish I'd thought of bringing this tail to life). Thanks for stopping by.
Deletehaha Clever comment Martin, now why do I want to meow..ok, just having fun.
DeleteO MY! He appears very regal. "cool and quite hunky-dory, / strutting with poetical perfection."...Love this :)
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Sumana.
DeleteYou are the top cat - super write!
ReplyDeleteThan you, Jae.
DeleteI like that cat.. what does he care about that gutter rat!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajani, I'm glad you liked it.
Deleteoh wow ! i love cats and this is just perfect! love the play on jazz cats
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suyash and I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
DeleteLove the game with the cat. Playfully written, I see how it can be shown in motion...
ReplyDeleteThank you, humbird.
DeleteThis had me smiling - sometimes the alley cat is purr-fect, strutting with poetical perfection.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, much appreciated.
DeleteThis is absolutely delightful!❤️
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you enjoyed my poem and thank you for dropping by
DeleteThis took me straight to the Broadway Musical "Cats", and the wonderful cat personalities it portrayed. Great write. I enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you enjoyed my poem.
DeleteDon't mess around with an Alley cat. It is a wild one with no hope of being brought home!
ReplyDeleteHank
I love your Alley Cat!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this...you have certainly captured the personality of cats perfectly!
ReplyDeleteMeow!:-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
You purrfectly captured his attitude in that strut. What a fun read. Happy Sunday Julian
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
This would be so much fun to be read at a poetry slam! I like the prowling cat very much and have known several, just like him! Fun write.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Toni.
DeleteA delightful capture.. :)
ReplyDeleteI love to write poems like this for open mike nights. Most are so serious, and you can have fun with this one.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful rollicking cadence in this. A fun read!
ReplyDeleteVery animated with a twist! And inventive like jazz.
ReplyDeleteThe grin of a cheshire cat who got the cream:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good feline! Nice one, Julian. Love the classical poetic form.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Richard, much appreciated.
DeleteOh I do love myself a great feline poem... had me smiling a great bit.
ReplyDeleteI loved this and it was great to hear you read it last night.
ReplyDeleteThank you, John, your comments are much appreciated and I'm glad you liked it. The open mic was good evening, nice to catch up for a chat, too.
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