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   Since I've been a cat-lover all my long life, I've met a lot of different remarkable cats, and loved them all. Some day-to-day events can be covered in seventeen syllables. Some things require a longer story.
   I believe the haiku form is a Japanese convention, but it is amazing how well the English language lends itself to the 5-7-5 syllable construction.
   Here are four haiku, for and about cat-lovers.

   The beauty of cats
   Siezes my heart and mind, and
   Enriches my soul.

   Other views than mine
   See me beyond the bounds of
   Reason. I don't care.

   By a cat-lover
   Cats are thought to be the eighth
   Wonder of the world.

   If a dog-lover
   Can understand this poem,
   He's the ninth wonder.

   Kitty Poet, I made it. My antique computer finally complied, and I am registered. Kitty Poet's Mom.

   Posted 7 months ago by KPMom #

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   `Welcome KPMOM. I love haiku and yours are really great.

   Posted 7 months ago by Cat talk rules #

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   Awesome....I love your poems, they are great! It's also great to "meet" you KPMOM.

   Posted 7 months ago by Annie R #

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   Here's a few more,from the serious to the ridiculous. Also a question. Could I post a short story?

   Curious cat, caught,
   Caged, fed, petted pampered, loved,
   Longing for freedom.

   Summer door, sunshine.
   Winter door, snow. Mycat seeks
   The door into summer.
   (Homage to RAH)

   A black cat, hunting
   In a green field, should have a
   Green coat, grassy fur.
   (A Chia pet?)

   Why does my kitty
   Shake her paws before drinking?
   Pause that refreshes?

   Paws for refreshment?
   All seems pawsible. Perhaps
   Plawsible. Meow.

   There. Got those out of my system. KPMom

   Posted 7 months ago by KPMom #

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   Mom, your poems are great, and I thank my TDK family for welcoming my mother so warmly as you have done me. Mom, I think if you post a short story, no-one would object; these are among the sweetest people in the world.

   Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

6. 

   I'll tell you a story tomorrow, about Justa. KPMom

   Posted 7 months ago by KPMom #

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   Haven't tried haiku before so pardon my efforts.

   Four brat cats at home
   shed feline fur like crazy;
   Why aren't they naked?

   Starvation meows,
   trembling tail, pathetic eyes
   ignore offered food.

   Pink yawns with stretching
   elongate languid kitties.
   Swift pounces follow.

   Staring eyes focused,
   immobile concentration,
   hunting pretend prey.

   Swiftly wielded paws
   Strike without any remorse
   to kill catnip toys.

   Posted 7 months ago by Marnet #

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   Purring cat in lap
   shows me loving kitty trust;
   Fur butt in my face.

   Posted 7 months ago by Marnet #

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   Marnet:

   How is it possible for you to have just tried writing haikus and to come up with such lovely examples of these poems?! They are wonderful! Absolutely Purrfect, in fact! These are stunning first efforts! They're observant, warm, funny, and wise. I agree with their messages: Just like you observed: why indeed aren't these constantly shedding kitties naked? Your second haiku was spot-on again: just like yours, my cats absolutely act like they're starving every day and are extremely picky about their food at the same time which is why I once wrote this haiku:

   Fancy Feast only!
   Finicky skid-row cat has
   Beverly Hills taste!

   The idea is the same, that most cats demand their food be the absolute best, but your haiku is much better than mine, boiling down the experience into a wonderful haiku. Your other haiku are representative of what the original haiku was, and that is to look at a bit of nature and then to concentrate that observation into the 5-7-5 structure. I am Kitty Poet, while the haiku you read on this original posting are from my mom. You both are masters of this form and absolutely MUST continue writing them! Please submit more here!

   Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

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    Welcome to TDK KPMOM! It's wonderful to finally meet you! Your poems are delightful and I'm so happy to see you've worked out your computer glitch and have finally joined us. It's obvious that we are all kitty nuts here...do you have a kitty? If you click on my kitty avatar you'll find my Catster page with pics of my 4, once feral sibblings. Many of us have them to share our kits. =)

    Marnet..your haikus are terrific!!!

    Posted 7 months ago by Karenopa #

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    A warm welcome KPMOM...Culture with an H...Haiku for some thankful TDKers!

    Posted 7 months ago by jeankit #

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    Welcome to TDK, KPMom! I have so enjoyed reading your haiku postings. And Marnet, yours are great! In the past I have tried, but I think I just don't have the knack. They are a joy to read, though!

    And of course you could post a short story. Why not?

    Posted 7 months ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Thank you, everybody, and Marnet, welcome to the haiku-addicted.
    I'm going to work on getting my short story onto a post now. If it works, see "Justa Cat"
    KPMom

    Posted 7 months ago by KPMom #

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    Thank you for the compliments.

    Reading Kitty Poet's and KPMOM's haiku got me inspired to try.

    KPMOM, your Justa Cat story was fun. You have a good hand as a wordsmith.

    Dust motes in sunlight
    drift and dance in summer heat
    above sleeping cats.

    Back to work. Break is over for me even if the sleeping cats get to snooze the afternoon away!

    Posted 7 months ago by Marnet #

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    Marnet: Lovely haiku. Are you by any chance an artist or calligrapher?
    Illustrated haiku poems are the next step.
    KPMom

    Posted 7 months ago by KPMom #

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    Thank you to all the warm, wonderful & wise people I met here in time of personal tragedy, who befriended me and later welcomed my mother. Bless you all. Karenopa, jeankit, Annie R, Kykat, madcatwomanintheUK, Mollycat, Kittymom, Katthays, ailuromaniac, owlwatcher 974, nawlinscatmom, kitten whisperer, willowandwindismom, cfreeborn, metsa, sylevestermiasmomma, kaylyn, whistl, ebony, joanfromnewjersey, oh God I never should have started this; I know I'm leaving someone out. Please forgive me. Bless you all named and unnamed and Marnet, your haiku have inspired me to write some more after a long spell of not writing much: thank you, and welcome to this beautiful TDK family.

    Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

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    You're welcome KP..but thanks are not necessary. I'm just happy knowing that you feel welcomed and that you've found inspiration to continue your writing because I know these talents can be lost without proper motivation and neither you or your mom should ever go unmotivated. =)

    Posted 7 months ago by Karenopa #

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    Welcome KP and Mom.... Marnet, you are AWESOME!..... who knew girl?!!!!!

    Posted 7 months ago by AV #

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    What an awesome thread! Welcome, Kitty Poet's Mom! I'm enjoying these haiku's, by you as well as Marnet. (I don't have the knack either, but I do a bit of calligraphy.)
    By the way... I've always considered cats the eight wonder of the world too!

    Posted 7 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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    Describing one's cats with haiku can be a challenge, but I have to try:

    C.C.

    Fluffy calico
    Ambassador to heaven
    Rainbow Bridge is home

    Attitude in fur
    Demands for your attention
    Next the claws come out

    ------
    Pepper

    Trouble in fur coat
    You cannot tell this one no
    Those eyes always win

    -------
    Shiva

    Black cat stalks a mouse
    Does not know what to do now
    Captured prey is free!

    Cuddle purr meow
    Those deep gorgeous yellow eyes
    Get her anything

    -------
    Mamma Kitty

    Mamma kitty purrs
    Looks at your plate for dinner
    No food? Well, good-bye

    Hunter stalks the prey
    Poor creature cannot escape
    Kitty has a snack

    -------
    Ruso

    Kitty may be blind
    But he is not defenseless
    Watch out for his claws

    Sweet baby kitty
    Hears "I love my sweet Ruso"
    He purrs in his sleep

    -------
    Simon

    Big siamese cat
    He's like a little lion
    Or a mamma's boy

    -------
    Rusty

    Precious little girl
    She fights with her four brothers
    But loves to cuddle

    Posted 7 months ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    That was awesome OW! We have so much talent on this site. Just remember that any books you guys write should be discounted and signed for your loyal TDK readers!!! LOL! =D

    Posted 7 months ago by Karenopa #

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    Mine will be free to all my TDK family and signed, of course. It may take a while, but all good things do. Wow to owlwatcher! Your haiku are amazing! And once again, Karenopa, you are wonderful, very supporting. You are very correct when you say that unused talents can be lost, so I'd better get my but in gear and do something about it. (And when I say but, I MEAN but: But, I'm too busy, but there's too much to do, yeah, but later) These buts can delay or destroy reaching goals.

    Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

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    Yea, KPMOM, you're here!! Welcome to TDK! You're so welcome here, as I'm sure your son has told you; your haiku is wonderful to read, thank you for sharing. We have several very talented writers here on TDK, including you and your son.

    Thanks for sharing your writings, Marnet and OW... Excellent!!

    I've added this to my favorites so I can copy everything to save and enjoy again later.

    Posted 7 months ago by kittymom #

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    To Kitty mom, etc, My mom has also written a short story called Justa Cat which you can also find in General Chat. We both hope you enjoy it and the others who contributed their kind words to that thread. Have fun! And to all who have welcomed my mother so warmly: Thank you!

    Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

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    Thanks for the heads-up, KP ~ I found the thread and I LOVED the story ~ BTW, how are your furrbabies doing?

    Posted 7 months ago by kittymom #

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    They're just fine! Thank you for asking! The owner of my apartment building has not asked me about them, so I guess it's no problem my keeping them after all. Plus, my apartment is in much better shape than many other tenants here, so if there is a worry about cleanliness I can allay that fear. I tend to be more messy than my cats in any case. Some time tomorrow, I'll post a poem or two. Everyone here at TDK is so great. It was a sad occurence in my life that drew me to you wonderful people, but that sadness (and guilt) is mitigated by the warm reception of so many TDKers. Thank you to all.

    Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

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    Glad to hear they're fine; have you selected names for the babies yet? Look forward to the poems ;-)

    Posted 7 months ago by kittymom #

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    Thank you for your concern Kittymom: I have named the kitten who passed Angel. One of her brothers I have named Chester, since he looks like the claymation cat in Postman Pat. The third is a pure black kitten I have not yet named. He is the sweetest of all and loves to be caressed much more than his brother. But he also has a strange penchant for climbing on the back of the sofa, sneaking up, then glomming onto the back of my head with all four paws closing over the top of my head as he sticks in nose in my ear. It's not an aggressive move, it's play. He also like to climb up onto my shoulder. That works for now, since he is so light, but I can see what a monster I'm going to have to deal with if he gets as big as Scooter, my ten year-old tom cat and still wants to perch on my shoulder or pounce on my head. In any case these kitties are a member of my family now, just as you are and everyone at TDK.

    Posted 7 months ago by Kitty poet #

29. 

    Angel is a sweet name for the kitten.

    Posted 7 months ago by Marnet #

30. 

    Velvet, aptly name
    soft, silky, melodic purr
    i need to hear her

    Posted 7 months ago by Cheri 12/22 #

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