Cat
Bird Watching
A sound, a movement
In the early morning light
He entered the room
And his eyes met mine
As with a ‘prrt-prrt’
(‘Hello’ in cattish) he greeted me,
‘Good morning, Cat’, said I.
‘It’s too early for breakfast time.’
‘Mma’ he replied as he stretched out
Full length on the floor
It was only then I saw the little bird –
Another present, but this was alive!
How weird, so bizarre,
What a surprise, this little guy
Sitting quite still, and calmly
Watching us, both Cat and I.
Photograph: ©Denise G Allen
©Denise G Allen, 23 December 2012 04:30
23/12/2012 at 7:52 am
Love it adee!
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23/12/2012 at 8:54 am
Thanks, Hope. 🙂
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23/12/2012 at 8:26 am
An unexpected twist, pleasant though, in the last few lines.
Hearty Greetings for a Merry Christmas Denise.
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23/12/2012 at 9:22 am
It was really a magical few minutes, SuNaMu, The bird and the cat were totally at ease/peace with each other while I fetched my front door key before taking the little bird outside and placing him under the yesterday-today-tomorrow tree and he hop-hopped into the undergrowth.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.
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23/12/2012 at 11:52 am
What a magical moment, beautifully expressed!
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23/12/2012 at 12:42 pm
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our world was like that…
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23/12/2012 at 1:46 pm
So glad the bird was still alive. Hope all is well in your world, Denise.
Blessings ~ Maxi
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23/12/2012 at 3:10 pm
He carried the little bird so gently it’s hard to believe and made no move to harm it. Yet I have seen him make a mock charge at Hadidas, almost as though he has a sense of humour. Pigeons, of which there are many, don’t warrant a second glance. Really odd… Bless you, Maxi.
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23/12/2012 at 2:59 pm
I am definitely not a cat guy but this one is beautiful as is your poem. We forget that we are watched as well . Cinnamon/white mix with light green eyes – beautiful cat.
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23/12/2012 at 3:14 pm
He is lovely, although a bit feminine looking. I have been aware for some years of being watched by the birds, especially doves and pigeons.
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23/12/2012 at 3:25 pm
ha def a gift…and one happy yo be on the other side of the glass from the cat as well…smiles…my younger cat snuggled in with us last night, i think he misses his sister….
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23/12/2012 at 4:10 pm
Yes, Brian, they definitely have feelings just like us.
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24/12/2012 at 1:24 am
Gonna guess he did not want to be seen :).
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24/12/2012 at 4:40 am
Thanks for your visit, Amy. 🙂
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24/12/2012 at 10:54 am
very nice
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24/12/2012 at 6:09 pm
Thanks, Nic. 🙂
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25/12/2012 at 12:14 pm
Denise. This cat is a beautiful one. I held my breath for the little bird until I read your response telling how the little bird hopped away into the undergrowth. I do hope he could fly too.
John
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25/12/2012 at 4:15 pm
I hope so too, John, and that he is safe. I am not sure if he was a baby or not as I don’t remember the fluffy feather of a baby.
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