by Kushal Poddar
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January 19, 2008

Cat eyes (wednessday gather writing essentials)

July 30, 2008 08:54 AM EDT
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Cat eyes
She is in a mood
as she comes today,
sits in this tepid bed.
The mystic eyes sparkle,
a clear message,
“Do not come near”.

You bow
to this ancient animal
who knows more than you.
You know that at least.

She is the only legacy
left by granny.
How many days
does a cat live?
Answers vary.
A friend has said,
“In Egyptian theology…”

Weekend coffee warms up.
Smoky smells rise
of the dark woods.
Furniture.
She purrs meanwhile.
You know this means love.
You know this much.
And that,
granny is watching you
through two green eyes.
You can’t do
any more wrongs.
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Comments: 57

Kathryn E. Jul 30, 2008, 8:58am EDT
That is lovely, Poddar. Thanks for that.
KC Klein Jul 30, 2008, 9:03am EDT
nicely done, my friend. Many good connections made.
Jill D. Jul 30, 2008, 9:07am EDT
Loveliest cat poem I have ever read! Thanks for sharing with us.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jul 30, 2008, 9:20am EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
Ginny H. Jul 30, 2008, 10:10am EDT
Here a "A 10 For You!"
lena k. Jul 30, 2008, 10:35am EDT
true
Chris E. Jul 30, 2008, 10:39am EDT
Very nice!
Glome . . . Jul 30, 2008, 10:50am EDT
You've caught the mystique of the cat all right!! :)
Kathryn E. Jul 30, 2008, 10:55am EDT
Your article is Featured in Gather Essentials: Writing
Granny Janny H. Jul 30, 2008, 10:58am EDT
I love this one, Poddar, especially the lines in the last stanza.
Sherrie H. Jul 30, 2008, 11:14am EDT
One of my favorites of those I've read. And I don't even like cats! It's excellent.
Sandre M. Jul 30, 2008, 11:34am EDT
Poddar,
I like the sensual detail you used on this one. Nice job.
Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Jul 30, 2008, 11:39am EDT
Definitely written by one who understands the cat!
June B. Jul 30, 2008, 11:42am EDT
Well done Poddar.
JoAnne D. Jul 30, 2008, 1:06pm EDT
Cats are my favorite house pets. Nice piece.
Marsha S. Jul 30, 2008, 1:39pm EDT
Cat's rule :)
Thomas W. Jul 30, 2008, 1:39pm EDT
i like, most of all, the eerie implication: Granny's In There, Watching.

the cat, seen as a familiar for a prior owner...
Bethany C. Jul 30, 2008, 2:09pm EDT
Interesting poetry. One of your better ones.
Cheryl W. Jul 30, 2008, 2:58pm EDT
A wonderful poem, Poddar!
Shelbia C. Jul 30, 2008, 3:39pm EDT
Another great poem
Carol Roach Jul 30, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
very well done, you are a wonderful poet
Steph-in-NE ..... Jul 30, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
very intriging I like it very much....
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 30, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
Nice, Poddar...Keep it up.
Peter Joseph Swanson Jul 30, 2008, 5:49pm EDT
That was really cool.
Angela A. Jul 30, 2008, 5:50pm EDT
I love cats!
Sharon P. Jul 30, 2008, 6:19pm EDT
Queen Bast is watching too, all cats report to the Goddess.
blaine d. Jul 30, 2008, 6:25pm EDT
very nicely done!
Tina Coruth Jul 30, 2008, 7:13pm EDT
Beautifully written!
Lawrence U. Jul 30, 2008, 7:15pm EDT
Lovely poem, Poddar!
Kim R. Jul 30, 2008, 7:16pm EDT
My grandmother sends me a deer when she "visits." Another cat appeared on my door step this week. I wonder who is sending them?

>^..^
Paula C. Jul 30, 2008, 7:34pm EDT


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Sending a heart to you for a job well done
Very nice
John Philipp Jul 30, 2008, 8:27pm EDT
Excellence, Poddar, with the delicate touch of a cat.

Thanks.
elizabeth e. Jul 30, 2008, 8:30pm EDT
Slipping in
on soft pads
comes a poem
of one who
knows the
cat's ways.
Carl Prime Time Lee Jul 30, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
Thank you for using Gather Broadcast, where there is an open line of communication for all and you’re more than a connection.
Karen F. Jul 30, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
Nicely done...thank you
Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Jul 30, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
Cats are the best. Kudos.
Kimberly Ripley Jul 30, 2008, 9:34pm EDT
Positively lovely! Enjoyed this.
Trish T. Jul 30, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
Very Nice poem, I am a cat person and I just love this one!
Sheila Deeth Jul 31, 2008, 12:20am EDT
Just lovely.
Lisa Frost Jul 31, 2008, 12:31am EDT
This is completely enjoyable. Great Job Poddar!
Luna Rushdi Jul 31, 2008, 2:40am EDT
excellent poem, I love the way you used the imagery and language.
Sammie B. Jul 31, 2008, 9:02am EDT
Beautiful poem. I love the way you describe things.

Thanks for posting to Writer's Haven.
Donna S. Jul 31, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
wonderful,I could see,feel,smell, and hear it.
Deloris Wright Jul 31, 2008, 11:21pm EDT
very nice Poddar
Kerrell g. Jul 31, 2008, 11:30pm EDT
Poddar, did you know that the ancient Egyptians considered cats sacred? Well done!
Janie E. Aug 1, 2008, 4:51am EDT
Poddar, this is excellent!!!!
Haim Kadman Aug 1, 2008, 8:35am EDT
A great poem Poddar! The way you treat that metaphor of cat, she, love is delicate and noble.
Cheryl B. Aug 2, 2008, 10:02am EDT
Nice tribute to Granny. :)
Heather W. Aug 2, 2008, 11:19am EDT
Wonderful
Jeanie C. Aug 2, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
Wonderful!!! I love this, I see my cat, cats, all of them in this.
Sandra T. Aug 3, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
What a great poem!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Aug 4, 2008, 8:51am EDT
Very nice, Poddar. It reminds me of the cats I've known.
Sandi S. Aug 4, 2008, 9:25am EDT
I like this :)
Stirling D. Aug 4, 2008, 4:58pm EDT
You really understand the soul of cat. I really enjoyed reading this, Poddar.
Alison H. Sep 22, 2008, 2:01am EDT
Cat......or woman?
Paula C. Apr 17, 2009, 2:27am EDT
I found this cute little zebra
Now I’m dropping by to see ya

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