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~Cats~ for those that love them!

Love them or hate them Cats are a fact of life. They intrigue,
irritate, disgust at times but no one can deny they are an interesting animal whether tame or wild.

We can even have a laugh at their expense ..........

 

William Cowper
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/3986-William-Cowper-The-Retired-Cat
The Retired Cat
A poet's cat,sedate and grave
As poet well could wish to have,

 


Spike Milligan
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/show/7681-Spike-Milligan-The-Lion
The Lion
If you're attacked by a Lion
Find fresh underpants to try on


Jean Garrigue
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/40593-Jean-Garrigue-Some-Serious-Nonsense-for-the-Cats-and-Wolves
Some Serious Nonsense for the Cats and Wolves
My cat peed in the coalbin, why?
Well, God himself asks many things

Howard Phillips Lovecraft
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/33006-Howard-Phillips-Lovecraft-The-Cats
The Cats
Babels of blocks to the high heavens towering
Flames of futility swirling below;

A.S.J. Tessimond
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/23046-A-S-J--Tessimond-Cats
Cats
Cats no less liquid than their shadows
Offer no angles to the wind.


John Bannister Tabb
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/38697-John-Bannister-Tabb-Cats
Cats
They fought like demons of the night
Beneath a shrunken moon,

 

 William Blake
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/80-William-Blake-The-Tyger

The Tyger
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forest of the night

 

 

 John Berryman
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/21750-John-Berryman-Dream-Song-135--I-heard-said--Cats-that-walk-by-their-wild-lone-
Dream Song 135:I heard said 'Cats that walk by their wild lone'

I heard said 'Cats that walk by their wild lone'
but Henry had need of friends. They disappeared

William Brighty Rands
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/18926-William-Brighty-Rands-The-Cat-of-Cats
The Cat of Cats
I am the cat of cats. I am
The everlasting cat!


A.S.J. Tessimond
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/23046-A-S-J--Tessimond-Cats
Cats
Cats no less liquid than their shadows
Offer no angles to the wind.

Jean Garrigue
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/40593-Jean-Garrigue-Some-Serious-Nonsense-for-the-Cats-and-Wolves
Some Serious Nonsense for the Cats and Wolves
My cat peed in the coalbin, why?
Well, God himself asks many things


John Bannister Tabb

http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/38697-John-Bannister-Tabb-Cats
Cats
They fought like demons of the night
Beneath a shrunken moon,


T S Eliot
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/25629-T-S--Eliot-The-Song-Of-The-Jellicles
The Song Of The Jellicles
Jellicle Cats come out tonight,
Jellicle Cats come one come all:


Kate Greenaway
The Cats Have Come To Tea
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/43406-Kate-Greenaway-The-Cats-Have-Come-To-Tea
WHAT did she see–oh, what did she see,
As she stood leaning against the tree?


T S Eliot
The Naming Of Cats
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/25632-T-S--Eliot-The-Naming-Of-Cats
he Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,
It isn't just one of your holiday games;

 

A D Hope
The Tiger
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/10934-A-D-Hope-The-Tiger
The paper tigers roar at noon;
The sun is hot, the sun is high.

 

Hilaire Belloc

http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/6132-Hilaire-Belloc-The-Lion
The Lion
The Lion, the Lion, he dwells in the Waste,
He has a big head and a very small waist;


Marriot Edgar
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/7686-Marriott-Edgar-The-Lion-and-Albert
The Lion and Albert
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool,
That's noted for fresh air and fun,


Nazim Hikmet
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/15938-Nazim-Hikmet-Lion-In-An-Iron-Cage
Lion In An Iron Cage
Look at the lion in the iron cage,
look deep into his eyes: 

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  • grannyeri gold member
    February 1
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    Wow - lots to chose from here - great list of cat poems, lovely presentation on this page as well.
  • judyjudyjudy
    January 29
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    What a great idea. I have two of these incredible animals and I work as a catsitter. Yes, they do make us laugh. Magic creatures.

    I'll be back to check out the links. "The Lion and Albert" - that's a good one.

  • gordon the gopher
    January 29
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    Although not a pet owner I think I would share with a cat rather than a dog (I am told you can never 'own' a cat). I particularly like the big cats and see you have referenced some of them in your selection here, although I can't spot Blakes Tiger brightly burning in your lists.
    I am going to enjoy following up the references supplied.
    Many Thanks
    GG

    • Old Poetry gold member
      January 29
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      Blakes 'Tyger' is now included - an oversight - thanks for the reminder.
      Oldpoetry person.

  • catz Moderators member
    January 29
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    What a wonderful column, Von. I have it bookmarked and you can bet I'll be visiting all of the links you've given What a nice thing to see when first logging on to AP this morning
    You've been busy, girl, collecting all of these cat things and I love the background

    love and
    Dee

  • rufina caraid silver member
    January 28
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    I'm not known as a 'cat lover' but even I have to admit there there is something intriguing about these animals. In particular the Wild Creatures, Tigers in particular are an interest of mine. However I hope this column will garner your interest and tempt you to find more poems about an animal that is either loved or loathed.
    Von

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