wordsfromanneli

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Here, Kitty Kitty!

A couple of months ago, this kitty was visiting our neighbourhood, just three doors down from us. A brave neighbour took this footage with his cellphone to document the visit. Notice Kitty’s kinked tail. I shudder to think how he/she hurt it, but it seems to be an older injury.

Now the question is, what is Kitty eating to stay in what is obviously pretty good shape?

Are you lost my Kitty, dear?

This is just a hunch,

All the neighbourhood’s in fear

They’ll become your lunch.

Little puppies stay inside

Keeping out of sight,

Best you find a place to hide,

Lest you get a fright.

Time for housecats not to stray,

Hunting precious birds,

Near your home, it’s best to stay

Heed your mama’s words.

Bunny rabbits, hop, hop, hop,

Nibbling garden plants,

Pay attention, stop, stop, stop,

Or Kitty grabs your pants.

I could climb up in this tree,

And escape the threat,

 But he still might follow me,

Faster too, I’ll bet.

Oh my goodness, I have heard, 

Kitty’s on the prowl,

Mama says to heed her word,

If Kitty starts to growl.

Surely Kitty needs more food 

Than just a little squirrel,

But if hunger is his mood,

I’ll leave with one quick swirl.

Cooling down was so much fun,

But what did I see?

Kitty is a sneaky one

Wanting to eat me.

I think we are safe up here,

No cats on this roof,

Still we must be careful dear,

Lest we make a goof.


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Here, Kitty, Kitty!

I’m assuming it’s okay to use this photo taken by Janice Hayward, who glimpsed this young cougar as it came up the road where I live.  Luckily she was in her truck as she took the picture and a video which she then posted on facebook. It’s because of her posting, that I feel it is now in the public domain and she won’t mind if I use it, while giving her credit for the photo.

I live near the end of this road on the right where the squared off hedge is so nicely clipped, thanks to our friend Pat.

I’ve come from the greenways that lead here and there,

I often see deer and, yes, sometimes a bear,

But mostly I like being near to a house,

Where stray cats are out at night chasing a mouse.

 

I like to eat meat, please, no salads for me,

The unaware rabbit or squirrel pays a fee.

I’m sorry to pick up a puppy or cat,

But if I can’t find one, I’ll settle for rat.

 

I’m stealthy and beautiful in my fur coat,

I lick it and preen if I’ve time to devote

To how I might look if Miss Kitty appears,

A fine looking cougar, she’ll give me three cheers.

 

It’s sad that I’m lonely and can’t find a mate,

I’d love to find Kitty and ask for a date,

I know when I find her, I promise you now,

She’s going to be pretty, a real “Cat’s Meow.”