I figure if I
stare at this door long enough
you will let me out

Stephen

So true.

More for cats.



At last the humans
understand, the planet
revolves around ME



Jack

I hate Haiku-- mostly because I could never get the hang of it, but how about a Tanka?

Whisper in my ear
the desire of your heart
Your whiskers so near
your breath a purr then, I hear,
"Get rid of your other cats."

bobo

I love cats!! All of you appear to have a clear understanding--it's in the attitude!



She sits in waiting
for him to go to his bed;
she then claims his chair!

Ell

I just love footprints
with those four little silk claws
but more, their owner


siren

My cat watches me
waiting for the chance to pounce
when I turn my back.

The stupid pussy
sits on the hood of my car
leaving pussy prints.

Yes, that food was good,
but only for yesterday.
Something new today.

pam

Look! I see a bird
flying just beyond my reach.
Why can't I get out?

pam

Pam-

I thought that was something OUR cats invented!

'Who ME! Eat day-old food?! Have you lost your MIND?!'

Try this trick. Pick up the bowl. Act like you're throwing the 'old' food away. Then rustle the bag, and pour the 'used' food back into the bowl.
Of course this won't work if the cat is reading this over your shoulder!


Jack

With my houseful, a given bowl doesn't last long enough to be day old. Mine like to pretend to be brand snobs. (Until of course, another cat comes along and likes it.)

pam


Morning already?
You should get out of bed now,
I want your pillow.

You left the lid up
You're asleep...my turn to play
The piano keys

Dedicated to Touche

Your whiskers on my face,
Your paw upon my cheek,
I must get up
For my sleep time
Is over.

Rub, Rub, Rub the screen
until I can't stand no more
I have to let you in, now!

Delicate whiskers
to determine the hole size
through which he can fit

I love all of these, lol. Especially Christy's; that was cute. I'd write one of my own, as I looooove my cat, but I can't write within rules of haiku or anything for that matter! What's a tanka?

Lady of the Night

· Tanka
A Japanese poem of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the rest of seven.

You live here by my
Good graces only, cross me
and be banished human.

Terry

Lol, like that one, Terry. Thank you, Jay.

- Me

Thanks, Mekana ;-)

Terry - Your's is great - shows you how powerful a few words can be!

Not quite a haiku, by Rudyard Kipling.


I am the Cat
who walks by himself, and all places
are alike to me.

pam

Does anyone know... was there a rule about the subject (of Haiku) having to be about nature? I wrote one years ago and was told, "That's not a Haiku because it's not about nature." Is this true?

bobo

Terry, I just saw that your last one has 18 syllables.

You can sleep in my
bed, but come morning you may
not rise before I.

Lady of the Night

This is my cat, Sunnybabes, just waking up from a nap in my dad's chair. He sleeps like that all the time, lol.

Lady of the Night

Oh wait, just kidding... try this one.

Lady of the Night

His green eyes, slanted
Against the sunlight, become
Deep black holes at night.

Didn't want to be left out.

JP

sharpening her nails
she doesnt understand
the high cost of furniture

ozepe

slumbering morning dew
my head sinks in the pillow
her pillow is my head

you bore me human
tapping on your keyboard when
i need attention

Ozepe, your first one had 18 syllables, and the second had 19.

Lol, Anon.. I liked that How appropriate.

Lady of the Night

I enjoyed it nice work all of you,but it was a bit confusing at times lol.

Another from the good old days

The Cat's Day

1. Very early morning:
So, you want to sleep?
Don't you want to hear my song
Now, at four a.m.?

2. Early morning:
Woken up at last!
Now my chance to wipe my nose
On your nice warm leg.

3. Rest of the day:
Sleep sleep sleep sleep eat,
Sleep sleep sleep eat sleep sleep sleep,
Sleep sleep sleep sleep, eat.

you can never have too many cat haiku

Knew a furier once who could describe throwing a cat through a screen door without using his hands.

Terry

You'll never see me
Doing tricks to earn my keep,
Stupid, stupid dog.

HERE KITTY KITTY
HERE KITTY KITTY KITTY
HERE KITTY KITTY

john

John - I was working on my computer and my email popped up - apparently I'd checked the box for responses to get sent to me from this thread - but when I read this I laughed so hard, I just had to share it with you. It was a nice way to end my evening. They just won't come to you until they are good 'n darn ready, will they? ;-)

The quick autumn mouse
is squishy now, and slower.
It's a gift! Praise me!

Eyes to eyes we meet;
I staring; you, read my mind;
I have to concede.

Debutant



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Of course I'm aware
Today is your birthday, but
That's not important.

Gliding through the air,
Missing my grip and falling.
I meant to do that.

pam

You guys are great, humorous and talented!

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. (Aristotle)

Under the wheat sacks
a few mice are feeding
I dream a large cat

Poems about cats?
Naturally. Who else would
humans write about?

Cecil
Obi-Wan
Ellie
Sammy
Black Cloud
Silvie

(don't tell Pam we're using the computer!)

Cat enters deli
Drops a dead mouse on the floor
I think I'll skip lunch.

warm by the window
purring like a smooth machine
shrewd cat sleeps all day

Les