Pussies Galore

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 17 Jan 2020
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My daughters told me
that I wasn't right
when I said that Toby
was black and white.
 
He had one grey hair
but apart from that
(they assured me)
he was a black cat.
 
That day my brain
must have been foggy
and I mistook him
for another moggie.
 
What I remember
is that he was frisky;
Perhaps I was thinking
of one called Whisky.
 
I have come across
many pussies before
but of them I recall
only three or four.
 
There was Oedipus
and there was Psyche
who licked a cactus
that was very spiky.
 
The remedial action
performed by a vet
was something that
he would never forget.
 
Another was Oscar
who I once saw
opening a door
with his right paw.
 
I like all animals
but instead of a dog
my preference is
for a fluffy mog.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2020

 

Certificate U
Poem
Are you being versed?
Children's
Miscellaneous
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

Enjoyed this, Luigi!  This assorted mogs in my life have never been overly bright, except when it comes to working out how to get into wherever the food is.  Then their ingenuity knows no bounds.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I must agree that food seems to be their priority but we must not overlook or underestimate their intelligence/intuition. Toby sensed the arrival of my daughter's car long before any of us could hear the engine. smiley

Cheers, Luigi

 

 

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Of course I had to look, and all executed without a hint of irony. Stanza five has a particular innocence to it.

You inspired me to read about Psyche and Cupid.

Great stuff, as ever, Luigi! :)

Parson Thru

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for your nice words, Kevin. They are much appreciated. 
Sometimes the title of a piece is the main attraction.

Best wishes, Luigi.