Beneath my bed,
dark shadows turn to liquefied silk,
To flow into a feline form.
I search out her eyes.
Eyes which I know are closed against my gaze. I tap on the bed.
A glimpse of radiant green and gold flash and claws, sharp, pluck at the carpet.
With a whisper, I beckon a response.
Subtle, soft purls roll out from under the bed. Blackness unfolds, stretches in isolation. To form a sleek velvet puddle that touches my hand.
Claws retracted. I feel only soft fur and pad.
We lay.
Paw to hand.
I sigh.
She purrs.
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39 replies on “Touch A Shadow~”
aawwww…. how cute… so, you’re a cat person? that’s so nice… you must really love your cat because you were able to make a poem about her. 🙂
ishabelle,
I love all my animals and the wild ones outside. Thank you for stopping by.
Gerardine
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this one is rather playful and impressive,
you are gifted poet, 😉
jingle,
you are very sweet.
Gerardine
I could imagine a curly cotton balled black cat stretching and purring. Very beautifully put 🙂
datsme,
Her favorite game is to sit in a dark corner and close her eyes, listening as we run around looking for her. LOL!
Gerardine
Awesome poem Gerardine.. You made me think about getting a cat 🙂
nanno1982,
There are some very sweet lonely kitties waiting for a home.
Gerardine
I cannot have cats in Malaysia so,
I am really happy that hubby is keeping cats
in Seoul .
Especially now that Alexys is there, she is really
enjoying the cats.
I love your poem.
You are so loving.
hugs
shakira
Shakira,
When a cat loves you, you are never alone.
Thank you for the lovely comments.
Gerardine
here on the poets rally…what a playful touching verse. was playing with our cat with a piece of yarn last night…
brian miller,
Cats can relax and clear the mind when they purr.Glad you have one.
Gerardine
I agree with Jingle u can put your hand to ANYTHING, and wow the pic of the cat is gorgeous, this was an aswome post dear, loved the imagery in this poem, thanks for all your kind remarks and your email, wishing you a BLOGTASTIC thursday xx
william,
Thank you. This poem wasn’t my idea, Tomoe walked in the room and watched me type, She insisted I write her a poem. 🙂
Have a great weekend XX
Gerardine
*sneeze*
Captain Dumbass,
I see you have a cat..LOL
Gerardine
I am always a bit jealous when people connect with their cats. I have never had one myself, but I’ve never met a cat who seemed less than irritated of my presence.
Enjoyed your beautiful words!
Sunny,
Yes, cats can be like that. They want the person to reach out to them.
Thank you I had fun writing them.
Gerardine
this is so good.
i know exactly what you’re talking about
kseverny,
I am happy you do! Thank you for stopping by.
Gerardine
In every poem I read, I try to find at least one line that I would undeniably own. Here, it is “dark shadows turn to liquefied silk.” That’s a marvelous communication and metamorphosis of texture.
It makes me giggle because it leads my thoughts directly to a snuggly fluid. Well…that, and soy milk, but I can’t help that. >.>
Thank you for posting this for us. 😀
drj3kll,
Your welcome. It was a fun poem to write.
Gerardine
have a nice weekend.
jingle,
Have a great weekend, too.
Gerardine
Nice poem, Gerardine. I would say évocateur (don’t remember the English word). Love the picture !
Terry,
Thank you, I love how you said it.
Gerardine
Good Luck on “Road” Entry.
Jingle,
I have to clear my mind and have fun writing..Great information from your site!
Gerardine
Beautiful poem and photo! Loved the liquified reference!
Jennifer,
Thanks, Tomoe just flows into the shadows.
Gerardine
congratulations : I have given YOU the SUNSHINE AWARD 🙂 please come to my blog to collect it 🙂
william,
Thank you I will head over there.
Gerardine
Sunday is a day for walking in the lovely land outside your home, will be back later I feel a story comin on lol, HAPPY SUNDAY..
william,
You and are must be connected! I set up two for today.
Gerardine xx
i have a black cat just like that
green eyes too
Corve DaCosta,
Then you understand how they can blend into the shadows. Thank you for stopping by.
Gerardine
“sleek velvet puddle”, “liquified silk”. You have an incredible way with words. Absolutely loved it!
Gargoylesroost,
Thank you.
Gerardine