Queen Noire
Noire --who has grown
To claim her eucalyptus
Throne-- a cat-shaped
Droplet of night, she
Assumed royal rights
Between barkbeds and
Flowers, has powers of
Rare device yet does,
Unlike lesser rulers do,
Eat mice; good thing too!
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Queen Noire
In keeping with my recent theme of cats and it being rather late at night, I have elected to do it again. You are welcome to visit examples on all 3 of my blogs --please click here and here. I hope you also enjoy this bit of doggerel, er...catterel:
Queen Noire
Norma named her
Noire --who has grown
To claim her eucalyptus
Throne-- a cat-shaped
Droplet of night, she
Assumed royal rights
Between barkbeds and
Flowers, has powers of
Rare device yet does,
Unlike lesser rulers do,
Eat mice; good thing too!
Queen Noire
Noire --who has grown
To claim her eucalyptus
Throne-- a cat-shaped
Droplet of night, she
Assumed royal rights
Between barkbeds and
Flowers, has powers of
Rare device yet does,
Unlike lesser rulers do,
Eat mice; good thing too!
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What a pretty kitty and she looks very regal on her throne.
ReplyDeleteShe is indeed, Arleen, and will be going to get neutered this weekend. I feel awful because I can't warn her --she wouldn't understand. This wasn't a prerequisite to British coronations, was it?
DeleteWhat a beauty she is - I have a soft spot for black cats. Have you noticed if she tends to be a better mouser than her brothers? And have you given in and started feeding them yet? :D
ReplyDeleteYes, she's a good little mouser. And we have been feeding them for the past 3 weeks to get them gatherable for cage-rides to the vet this week.
DeleteHuge kudos to you for arranging for their spay/neuter visit. They won't hold it against you, honest. And it's one way you can definitely make their lives better.
DeleteI hope so, Jenny. Tux got collected by a volunteer this morning and I hope he'll forgive me when he gets home.
DeleteYou really captured "cat-ness!" She's so pretty--those yellow eyes. And she does look royal, I agree.
ReplyDeleteThanks goes to Norma on this one, Elizabeth. Noire rules in silence by composing her instincts in dignity --an example for monarchs everywhere.
DeleteShe's a beauty! Sending post-op get wells for her xx
ReplyDeleteMost kind, Lisa. Noire and siblings got home yesterday morning. She's sitting in the sunshine a lot.
DeleteSunshine is a grand recuperative (unless you have sunburn) xx
DeleteNoire and brothers(Tux, Hairy) and sister, Grayboy --who I've just learned is female-- are all perking up and goofing off.
DeleteNoire is truly regal. What a beautiful queen! I love the image of a "cat shaped droplet of night."
ReplyDeleteDear Tom, just read poem to Norma over kitchen table. She appreciates your comments and so do I.
DeleteOooh, I love this one! Beautifully said - and being a cat enthusiast myself, I can completely appreciate it. Beautiful cat photo too!
ReplyDeleteThanks m'Lady, have relayed compliment to Norma. Noire still won't let us touch her but she likes to talk and play with string.
Deletelove it...i have "Had" a cat, as much as one can (not) have a cat who showed up last june. i was hesitant to feed her,,,yada yada now attached and worry at night...tho an amzing lesson in letting go...she has been my bodyguard w./ mollie tag teaming for months now,,,,thank you for all of your support
ReplyDeleteCats can be wonderful stabilizers in these strange times, Annie B. Stay safe!
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