Tabby cat on my lap
Dozing contentedly
My dear friend
Curled up tight
Eyes squinting shut
I admire your beauty
Your shades of plenty
Running my fingers
Down your back
Soft down fur
Like velvet silk
Parting some along the way
Hues of colors not seen until
Some of russet like burnished gold
Black mixed in with tan and white
A nap of gray next to your skin
Tones so subtle
Tints just right
Stripes and patterns
I had not noticed
Taking the time
Sitting with you
I admire your beauty
And tell you so
As I speak with whispered words
You raise your head
Looking back at me
And answer with a thanking “chirrup”
Beautiful girl...
Monday Morning Writing Prompt “The Artist In You”: http://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/2011/07/03/monday-morning-writing-prompt-the-artist-in-you/
My entry for The Gooseberry Garden, Object Form: http://gooseberrygoespoetic.blogspot.com/
liv2write2day
/ July 7, 2011This is amazing! You worked in color, texture, tone. What a wonderful idea. So glad you linked this!
Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011I really wasn’t sure if this was “colorful” enough but I guess it worked–I sure appreciate you reassuring me, Victoria. Thank you very much and I’m glad you liked it.
booguloo
/ July 7, 2011I’d love to have a cat. Not possible for now.
Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011I’ve enjoyed having her in my life so much. I hope one day you can enjoy a sweet cat too, Michael.
jgavinallan
/ July 7, 2011Victoria is soooo right. This is as descriptive a piece as any novel scene.
Details…details…all over this poem…super.
Hugs
Jaye
Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011Well, thanks so much, Jaye. Very nice to hear that.
Hugs,
Gayle
lesliepaints
/ July 7, 2011…and probably purring all the while. :) Lovely poem about a moment and you captured it beautifully.
Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011You’re so right, Leslie–purring and purring. She’s such a sweetheart. I’m so glad you enjoyed it–thank you.
vivinfrance
/ July 8, 2011The epitome of tabby cat – a lovely reminder of the puss we lost last week.
Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Oh, so very sorry to hear that, Viv. I just can’t imagine my days without Sita… Thank you for coming by.
Jamie Dedes
/ July 8, 2011Beautiful, beautiful Sita…and perfect homage. I do love when they do that chirrup thing.
Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Isn’t it darling. She loves it when I tell her how sweet and beautiful she is–she can hardly contain herself. :)
Jamie Dedes
/ July 14, 2011Oh course! She knows it’s true.
Felines don’t have a modest bone in their little bodies. Gyps would say they are just being realistic.
Bodhirose
/ July 14, 2011Haha!
No, they don’t–humility isn’t a part of their “reality”!
Thanks, Jamie. :)
becca givens
/ July 8, 2011Beautiful tribute to a beloved “fur-child” … I can totally relate. Sita looks like she could be (my) Whisper’s sister. After Whisper looks at Sita’s photo – she agrees!! Purr Purr Purr!
Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011She is my sweety girl… Aw, that’s so sweet–Whisper and Sita are sisters–I like that idea!
trisha
/ July 8, 2011he is an adorable companion for an adorable person. loved the poem :) its warm, sweet and loving.
Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Thank you, Trisha. Sita is a very endearing part of my life. Such a sweety!
trisha
/ July 11, 2011i know. :)
Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ July 8, 2011Anything about a cat makes me smile. This was so true about cats. They are so peaceful and loving. A very colorful description of their beautiful fur colors.
Hugs,
Izzy ~~~~ : – )
Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011This was for Victoria’s “artist–color prompt”. I didn’t realize how many colors she had going on until I really examined her one day.
Thanks, Izzy. :) xoxo
Jamie Dedes
/ September 19, 2011It’s still a goodie! Hooray!
Pets to Sita from me … :-)
Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Thanks, Jamie! Sita’s enjoying those pets… :)
tigerbrite
/ September 19, 2011I just love the chirrup they make when they are happy. Enjoyed the poem.
Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Me too–little darlings. Thanks!
The Noiseless Cuckooclock
/ September 19, 2011your cat poem is cute.
love the photo shot.
:)
Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011So glad you liked it. She’s very photogenic. :)
fiveloaf
/ September 19, 2011and you really love your cat dont you gayle? wow! tq for sharing.. my gooseberry.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/helpless/
Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011I really do love her, Kris!
Sarah Johnston
/ September 19, 2011I love my cat and how much joy he brings to our home. He has a lot of character and it is great to have one around the house
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/19/my-world/#comment-925
Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011I think it’s great to have one around the house too–they’re the best!
dragonkatet
/ September 19, 2011<3 the kittehs! I have a grey tabby Manx with white like yours. It's amazing, isn't it, all the different colors of hair that go into making that pattern? Love that "chirrup" sound they make, too. :) lol
Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011I really had no idea how many colors she actually did have until I went “exploring”! She tries very hard to communicate with me vocally–all kinds of coos and chirrups–I love it.
charlesmashburn
/ September 20, 2011Wonderfully descriptive and vivid poem. Beautifully done!
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/fragile-cloth-2/
Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011Thank you, Charles–I appreciate that.
Morning
/ September 20, 2011very visual and adorable piece.
Happy Poetry Picnic.
:)
Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011Thanks so much–Happy Poetry Picnic! xoxo
Kay Salady
/ September 21, 2011I felt as though I were there with her on my lap, my fingers running through her soft, down fur. Beautifully done!
Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011She IS very soft–bunny soft! So glad you liked this–thank you, Kay.