Rett

Aug 21, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Inside the Cat

Inside the Cat

Way down deep inside there prowls
A shape on stealthy feet
a shadow fleet as a thought
upon a paper sheet

Way down deep inside it stalks
Cunning in the night
Always searching for it's prey
hiding from the light

Within the twisted tunnels
it pounces on it's prey
Like the active mind will pounce
on a thought that's gone astray

It's in there, forever watching
cautiously it prowls
Listen closely, can you hear
the low menacing growl?

— Rett, Aug 21, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

infinite_dwarf

17 years 9 months ago

Not my kitty!

Jai's quite friendly, and is scared of her own shadow. No menacing growls coming out of her! Something's missing, Rett, and I can't put my finger on it. Something to really grab hold and yank me in. Will think of suggestions.... ~Jess ---------------------------------------------------- "Just 'cause you have one, doesn't mean you need to be one....."

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Jess

Deep inside YOU it prowls. *G* Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

prayersbyPatty

17 years 9 months ago

I liked this one of course

Did ya ever stick a cat in a tub of water and it sounds like satan? This reminded me of the summer of the fleas. Got a dog now. No more growl, just licks

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

LOL I knew I should have named it something else

It is actually pertaining to the alter ego inside a person, but hey, people see in it what they see. Interesting thing about poetry wouldn't you say? Thanks Patty, I truly appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

easylife_2

17 years 9 months ago

Hi Rett

Quite a good one,but I think cats aren't that scary again,except you've had a recent experience?I have a couple of writes and I don't see your comments again and that got me wondering?Hoping to hear from you.

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Easy

I have been really busy the last few days, but I promise I will get to you. I apologize for being so long. Cats can be evil. We have one that once in a while just goes absolutely berserk. Nothing and no one is safe. *LOL* She is a terror at those times. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Linda Moses

17 years 9 months ago

CATs

You must know my cat Belle. As always, I enjoyed your poem

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Linda

Cindy is the one we have that goes nuts. *LOL* Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Samuel Johnnie Green

17 years 9 months ago

Cats

Since cats have nine lives, they're known to be adventurous and notorious. The growl signifies this. I have the image of an cat pouncing on an helpless mouse in this poem for some reason. Overall, nice poem with decent visuals. Pretty Decent poem with a sense of caution towards cats, I like that.

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Many thanks Samuel

I am glad it evokes the images that you saw. Thanks a lot. I hope you are getting good feedback and enjoying it here. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

themoonman

17 years 9 months ago

Hi Rett...

you left this one just vague enough for everyone to see what they did.. with your comment I could see the inner cat better and looking back at the title it should have registered but no, I immediately had the picture of the escaped tiger in California that killed the boy... morbid minded Richard... another well written write from you... Richard

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

LOL Thanks Richard

The comments were even better than the poem. Oh my, hadn't even thought of that one. I remember the news story. That was awful. Back to the poem. See, the inner cat got you too. *G* Much obliged my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Barbara Writes

17 years 9 months ago

This was good

Smiles:) Barbara anger in the form of a cat growl very well portrayed here awesome imagery. missed this one while away in the hospital glad i found it.

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Barbara

You got it. I get that way when a poem doesn't go the way I want it. *LOL* There is a little bit of the Cat in all of us as Sophie said below. Respectfully, Rett: "If life is a bowl of cherries, why am I in the pits?" Erma Bombeck

sophie kant

17 years 9 months ago

there are cats in all of us

I saw the likening of the writer to a cat, ready to pounce on a runaway thought- a worthy prize. :) peace, Sophie~

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Sophie

You got it and I appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It is very much appreciated. Respectfully, Rett: "If life is a bowl of cherries, why am I in the pits?" Erma Bombeck

Barbara Writes

17 years 9 months ago

I do agree

Smiles:) Barbara I get that way sometimes also

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thank you Janice

I am very glad it cheered you up. I make sure the bedroom is off limits. *LOL* Respectfully, Rett: "If life is a bowl of cherries, why am I in the pits?" Erma Bombeck

CaptainKrash

17 years 9 months ago

hmz

i see that the "cat" is a metaphor for writers block. the way it hides in the back of your mind waiting for the precise moment to pounce on a excellent idea and destory it...leaving you blank. this is dark piece that i describes that very well in my mind. excellent work. ^_^ and i also enjoy how it is so....bendable....it allows anyone to pull anything out of it. that is the joy of art. ^_^ from my little time on this site this is, thus far, my favourite piece. =)

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks very much Captain

I appreciate it. Sometimes a piece even surprises the author with what people see in it. Looking back at it objectively it can mean much more that what I intended, which is good. Respectfully, Rett: "If life is a bowl of cherries, why am I in the pits?" Erma Bombeck