Turncoat

(An old poem about an old moggie, long gone)

This fickle creature nudges me

and weaves between my walking feet.

It's not for love he acts this way,

he prompts me as it's time to eat.

Attempts to sit him on my knee

so I can stroke his thick black fur

have failed. My feline won't respond,

he will not sleep or gently purr.

Not my black cat, there's none of that.

Not all indoors are kept exempt,

It's me he keeps his distance from,

It's me he serves with such contempt.

It does appear his mind is set.

My pet is stubborn, I take heed.

From him I can't expect a thing,

from me, at least he'll get his feeds.

Reviews

[Ana Papaya]

cats are so fickle, I am a dog lover. :)
I like cats too but dogs more. What is a moggie?

[Chris Shaw]

A moggie Ana is an old cat :) Thank you for reading.

Chrixt

[Ana Papaya]

Oh! :)I have never heard that word before.
Thanks Chris!

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Cats disappoint at times but I always give in to their furry ball-like cuteness. I reconcile with them quickly. I love this poem about their selfishness and standoffishness. It makes them what they are.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dhara. It's all part of their nature. They can't help it :)

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Ageed..You are welcome :)

[CD Campbell]

Nice rhymes and stanza structure. I like when a poem can be read with or without the rymes in mind as one continuous stream. Cats. Blah. Love your work. CD

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you CD. That's good to hear :)

[George David Hope]

I can totally relate to this poem. We are currently feeding 5 cats (4 that have homes and two that are feral)It's costing my parents a fortune. But we have had a few cats that did gain our trust and move in with us. Had to feed them at the back of the garden and move the plate closer to the door.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you george for your response and sharing as well. I appreciate the visit.

Chris

[Crowley]

You just have to ignore him for awhile, then he may give you a brief respite from his disdain. But unfortunately it will only be brief. Cats are so weird. I love this look into your life.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Crowley. Cats are just weird, simple as that. Can't fathom them out :)

Chris

[Bridget McJane]

I love cats. This little poem is short and sweet. Its straight to the point and almost turns into a little story.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking in Bridget. Your response most welcome.

Chris

[Relic]

My cat was always like this. She was the queen of the house and expected a lot from me. Her morsels were always expected. haha

Nice, Chris. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. They rule the roost but we still love them don't we?

[Ardra]

I am more of a dog person....
Cats are also ok...but I love dogs... when I used to stay at my aunt's home...I had 5 dogs at home... they would sleep in the house...run around and I was very mischevious would always get in trouble for troubling the dogs .... and then I would get scolding heheh.... all of them passed away.... but those sweet memories remain... it was so much fun...

your poem made me think of them...so thank you :)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to take you on a trip down memory lane Ardra. Dogs are certainly more loyal. Thank you.
read morePleased to take you on a trip down memory lane Ardra. Dogs are certainly more loyal. Thank you.

Chris

[Dave]

Though I don't especially like cats, for some strange reason they seem to take to me. As you so perceptively point out, cats, unlike dogs, seem to have a streak of independence in them. Yes, you may feed them, but only because they let you do it.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

You must be special to attract cats Dave. They are normally very aloof creatures. Thanks for checking this one out.

Chris

[Dave]

I'm cuirious - have you given up on my Happy Halloween - Mother and Father?

[Chris Shaw]

No not at all. Have been busy most of the day, but will visit next chapters soon Dave.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Your pet cat was an exception, C. I feel cats are wonderfully warm, friendly creatures. Right now we have a Brazilian shorthair (a rescue) who looks like a little panther. We left him at a pet hotel when we went traveling, there every one fell in love with him and wanted to take him home. He answers when we call him or ask him a question. If he thinks I am ignoring him puts his front paws on keyboard and screws up the screen.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear M, I think you are very fortunate to have a car who doesn't demonstrate such aloofness and disdain. All our cats have been a bit like that. So happy to see you back here and calling on my page. Thank you kindly.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Your poems are wonderfully perfect in every sense and a delight of mine is to visit your page.

[Chris Shaw]

You are too kind M :))