MY PET ELLIS
A poem of Tiki Cat,
The Magnificent
Snow wants a poem on envy.
I know where there is plenty.
Plenty of envy: the story of Ellis
And why of me he is so jealous!
Ellis Elkins is my pet.
I often take him to the vet
To brush out his disheveled hair
And scrub the places that are bare.
He never takes a bath you see,
Never licks himself like me.
He dishes dirt on the phone.
All he does is moan and groan.
It's not possible to make him purr.
He just sits and will not stir
Staring at TV while writing.
It is definitely frightening!
Ellis is a special case,
Upsets the whole human race.
Like me, he takes real long naps.
He should be a cat perhaps.
When he wakes, he seems to squint.
Like his energy is spent,
While I run around and play
He sits down and writes all day.
I run from what he writes.
When I try to help he bites.
He may even claim outright
That he wrote this; that's not right.
I am sure you can now see
Why my Ellis envies me.
This shows what jealousy is.
In case Snow gives a quiz!
“Roses are red; violets are blue,”
If Ellis says it, it isn’t true.
He is just a tired old man.
I do for him what I can.
I often find my toys broken
The words "I'm sorry" never spoken
Even then I do forgive him
Cause the poor man just can’t win.
Just be glad you poetry writers
Spinning your webs like the spiders
That I don't read what you write
And show you how to do it right.
Tiki Cat,
Poet Laureate of the Cat Community
Author notes
Written February 8th, 2006
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Your poem is a cute take on role reversal and has the potential for making one smile with the imagery shared. Thanks for tipping me over to this one. joy
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This is such a cute poem, and very well-executed! Made me smile
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OH that is sooo cute!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and it brought a big grin across my face; which no poem I have read in a while has. This was very clever; writing a poem from the perspective of your cat on you. What a brilliant piece of work. KUDOS to you and Tiki Cat. Or should I say; KUDOS to TIKI CAT for the masterpiece!
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What a very funny write written from your cats points of view! I can't quit laughing. So original I so enjoyed reading today, thanks for the laughs. Hugs Theresa
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Catastrophic!
Nadine can but agree
'cause yours is a cats view;
cats on a verbiage spree
have better things to do!
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very good
your poem is talently written and your cat is cute. I now want to write about my Pappilon dog Poppy who is such a loving joy to me. -
I loved this poem and your cat is so cute. I have a dog that is smaller than your cat. He is like my baby. I should write a poem about him as he is the most precious 10 lb Pappillon with one black ear and one white. He is mostly all white except for his black tail. I admire anyone who writes about their pet in such a beautiful and talented way..
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This was actually very cute and well written
and it was fun to read and i fully enjoyed, it and my girlfriend has a kitten like you have in the pic and that is why this was extraly enjoyed and thanks likes this tiki cat and his wise words , thanks again .
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Oh, there is some rich stuff here, indeed! The whole poem made me smile most broadly with stanzas like this:
He never takes a bath you see,
Never licks himself like me.
He dishes dirt on the phone.
All he does is moan and groan.
No question, this poem--no matter who wrote it!--is a ton of fun!!
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Love Tiki Cat, reminded me of the wreath I wrote for this most noble of cats.
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2935392
Tiki cat sitting in the shade,
Shadows of birds fly to the ground,
Groundless reason to make a trade,
Trader of dreams Tiki will hound,
Hound dog through the picket fence,
Fencing claws Tiki proudly shows,
Show-off cat pricks that dog so dense,
Denser puffs up that canine nose,
Noisy purr of Tiki cat claim,
Claimant dog snarls at this display,
Displayed teeth is that pooch’s game,
Gamely Tiki just struts away.
Good to read your poems, Ellis!
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if this is the cutest piece, i don't know what is.
this made me smile from start to finish.
i have never been a cat person, but even i
would fall for this cat. he tells a great story.
very well done, my friend
loveandblessings2u & yours always
joyce
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WOW
Well now that i've been sufficently schooled by this COOL CAT, I MUST TIP MY HAT.. and say Ellis, jack..you ain't got nothing on yo cat!! l.o.l. loved this rhyme and flow buffet it made my day!
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that is cute. i really like cats and the idea is definetly good. but line 9 and tten are kind of awkward. the poem is cute, it made me laugh. i would revise line 9 and ten but otherwise keep it as it is!!!! the title is nice and clear but it does not give anything away. again, i wold rephrase line 9 and 10; but KEEP WRITING!!!
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I'm sure youe're a dab at poetry
And you say: "I am sure you can now see Why my Ellis envies me." We the poet friend of yours might envy yet "This shows" not what jealousy is. The "quiz" is "what is jealousy", ant doesn' be the like!
Liking your lines, thanks a lot!
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Very cute and fun poem to read... pets really have it made, don't they
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What can I say or add to the great comments already written As a cat owner/lover this is yes purrfection who wouldn't/couldn't love Tiki Cat
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Okay I read this on your page and I adore it. You should write books
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Perrrrrfectly done
Not a cat man myself I did find a widening smile creep across my face as I read and realised the reversal of rolls. this made the whole thing even more interesting an funnier. A clever angle to take and it made for a pleasant read. Well Done
Cyber Artist
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Oh, I love kitty poems!
Your poem made me smile!
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He's certainly got a mind of his own, that cat.You'll have to catch him when he's napping and read him a monologue.
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LOL!
Tiki Cat has to be THE most famous cat in the poetry world!
Fabulous writing pretty kitty, I wish that I had your talent - perhaps you should put that owner of yours on a lead to make him sit up and pay attention to you
Thanks for taking the time to enter!
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Got to love that Tiki Cat! I think you make a wonderful pet Ellis it is clear that Tiki holds you in high esteem. Almost makes me wish I wasn’t allergic to the little dears, Almost. Wonderful entertaining write once again.
God Bless, Jo-Ann
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I found this absolutely brilliant and so true. I know for I am also owned by a cat.
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Brill
What a wonderful idea, cat poet. I enjoyed this.
Unfortunately our cat thinks she's a dog. Comes when calls, goes away if we tell her to, stops doing what she's doing when we tell her to, rolls over when asked, isn't allowed in the kitchen so sits in the doorway... fetches a ball... really it's a bit weird.
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hehe, This is terrific! I myself am the pet of a Bengal cat named Saber. He really does tell me what to do. Love this poem!
Love,
Amera♥
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Love the poem and Tiki Cat! Wish I had a Poet Laureate of the Cat Community in our family. Do you read the mysteries of Shirley R. Murphy and her Joe Gray mysteries? She writes about Irish cats that have the gift of talk and legend says they came out from under famous hills. Anyway Tiki is a sweetie both as a kitten and all grown up.
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Nice and cute poem about your pet. Ooops sorry, here's obvious who was the master and who was the cat. I like animals and I have my pet cat and from time to time I wonder who is whose pet. It has a good rhyming scheme and rhythm.
Poem makes me to smile, especially the following verses:
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Ellis is a special case,
Upsets the whole human race.
Like me, he takes real long naps.
He should be a cat perhaps.
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~Sonja~
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My Dear Ellis. I just adore your book!! Unfortunately my wife has brought home 2 puppies (Border Collies) which got a hold of it and in their excitement over the feline author, ate my cover. I was wondering if you e-mailed my your snail-mail address and I sent you some money, if you could send me an autographed copy of your book. :-)) Please!?!
PS - don't tell my puppies it's coming.
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Entertaining and Truth
Now I really must agree about cats, but I also have to add ferrets to the mix. Why, they are so smart they read my encyclopedias and think to use my computer! This is such an entertaining write, yet at the same time reveals how envy can take credit where credit is not due: I've worked with a few like that.
Best wishes in the contest!
Love and hugs, B♥nnieQ
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Oh Snow!
'Oh mine. Tiki Cat you again. You being bad Again. whisper. Good job. Why I can see Ellis eyes fill with envy because he want to be just like you.
OH YES, SNOW, HERE I GO
JUST ONE THING I KNOW IS SO:
I DO WANT TO BE LIKE YOU
BUT TO BE LIKE TIKI, TOO
Powerful and controlling. Like you say he sleep all day while you my friend steal everyone's trophy. Good job. I love it alot.
Snow: I can see Ellis eye is sparking.
Tiki Cat: Meow (It ok, he did that all the time.)
Snow: Oh ok. By the way good luck in the contest
Tiki Cat: Meow (By the way I better win)
Snow smile and said
Snow: We see
Off Snow got by a question still form in Snow mind. Where is that bird??
Wish you the best
Snow
WHERE IS THAT BIRD???
OH, OH
BIRD GONE -- IT FLY AWAY
WILL NOT COME AGAIN THIS WAY
I KNOW THIS FOR A FACT
WITHOUT BEING ENTIRELY EXACT
I WILL SAY THIS ABOUT THAT
BIRD IS GONE, AND I'M MORE FAT...
Tiki Cat (Yum Yum)(rubs tummy) -
Oh mine. Tiki Cat you again. You being bad Again. wishper Good jod Why I can see Ellis eyes fill with envy because he want to be just like you. Powerful and controlling. Like you say he sleep all day while you my friend steal everyone's thropy. Good job. I love it alot.
Snow: I can see Ellis eye is sparking.
Tiki Cat: Meow (It ok, he did that all the time.)
Snow: Oh ok. By the way good luck in the contest
Tiki Cat: Meow (By the way I better win)
Snow simle and said
Snow: We see
Off Snow got by a question still form in Snow mind. Where is that bird??
Wish you the best
Snow 
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Hi Earl,
I do need an obediant pet!
But Ellis is all I get
Ellis has broke ALL my toys
Took away all my joys
He wrecked my brand new Cadillac
Transportation now I lack
And crashed my brand new air-o-plane
He is driving me insane
I don't know 'bout this contest
Think I'd best give it a rest
Snow is so going to protest
When under the poem she sees the rest
All this stuff; what will she do
Will she judge all this stuff, too
I don't know, but I know Snow
Will be fair; yes, this is so
Tiki Cat
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It sounds like you may need a new and more obediant pet, Tiki Cat! LOL!!!!!!! And what kind of toys has that naughty boy (Ellis) been playing with and breakin - now that's what i really want to know - which may be something that you can really sink your fangs and claws into! GOOD LUCK with the contest!
Peace & Love!
Earl.
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hehehe I like it alot!! it's quite silly
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Crimson Horizon,
"who exactly is this Tiki Cat?"
I am your most worst nightmare,
A cat that is too much to bear.
I eat guys like you for breakfast
And consider it a blast!
Young man, I am NOT your Dad --
Or any Grand Dad I've ever had.
Humans only make me sad.
I'm only Dad to cats, My Lad.
Tiki Cat -
Excellent!
Great poem! I love the rhyming scheme, Tiki Cat. Your poem flows so well and is absolutely enjoyable to read!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on jealousy.
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Melodies,
You may post my poems with credit.
I don't know if humans will get it?
But give me credit and they may go
Onto your blog to all to show
I must ask one other thing
From my Author Page you bring
The info on the book I wrote
Melody, this is no joke.
Post it with the poems you use.
Not that this is any ruse,
Cause all who read it are amused
And find it is the one to choose!
Tiki Cat -
really good
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First to mention 'spake' whjat a well spoken jkitty sound, and then there are the idle moments wathcing spiders portray their version of many types of styles are there weaves in the web. Lovely write, Much enjoyed!
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who exactly is this Tiki Cat?
This is a good poem grandpa, I really like it, good luck in the contest and keep up the good work
best wishes as always
grandson
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of course we cats are the best,
HUMAN BEINGS ARE JUST A PEST
from poetry my mistress rests,
FOR THAT I SAY WE ALL ARE BLESSED!
she looks so tired I do declare,
GOT NO ENERGY LEFT TO SPARE?
in rhe shower all pink and bare,
PARDON ME IF I STARE!
so with paw I write to you,
WITH MINE HERE, I TO YOU, TOO
we'll show Di and Ellis too,
AND ALL HUMANS THAT COME IN VIEW
we cats have much larger brains,
HUMANS GET ONLY WHAT REMAINS
these mortals send us quite insane,
AND HAVE ONLY THEMSELVES TO BLAME!
and so I send a kiss to you,
THANK YOU SO MUCH; LOVE YOU, TOO
your only Tabatha, loyal and true,
THANK YOU TABATHA, SAME TO YOU!
ps, silly humans we are the poets
KNOWING THAT WOULD INCREASE THEIR FRETS
it's about time they realised that,
YES, THE ONLY REAL POETS ARE CATS
lots and lots of Purrs, Tabatha
YOU'RE THE BEST, RIGHT BACK AT CHA, TIKI CAT
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I really mean it, truly!
I love it...animals in poems...You did a very good one here. Would you like to post such a poem on my poetry blog? I host one out here in California. This is so cute and the readers out my way would love to read such poems. I get a lotta, lotta hits everyday!
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I know you're that Debby person.
You follow me, do you not?
I will just make this assertion:
You ain't gettin what I got!
I have got real writing talents.
You humans beings fall far behind.
Cats here, I hear their assents.
I would never be unkind...
But why don't you listen to me
And write the way I tell you to?
Can't you human beings see
All I say is right and true?
I about give up on you
About to say Toodle-loo.
I can not see you through
When you don't do what I say do.
Tiki Cat -
Fab
What a great poem! Love it!
Charly X -
NICE KITTY, HERE - KITTY, KITTY!
It sounds like you may need a new and more obediant pet, Tiki Cat! LOL!!!!!!! And what kind of toys has that naughty boy (Ellis) been playing with and breakin - now that's waht i really want to know - which may be something that you can really sink your fangs and claws into! GOOD LUCK with the contest!
Peace & Love!
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Hi Tikicat of course it is we cats that are the best,from poetry my mistress rests, she looks so tired I do declare, in rhe shower all pink and bare, so with paw I write this note to you, we'll show Di and Ellis too, we cats of course have larger brain , these mortals send us quite insane, and so I send a kiss to you, your only Tabatha, loyal and true, ps, silly humans we are the poets it's about time they realisded that, lots and lots of Purrs, Tabatha,
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Oh Ellis.. You should give poor Tiki the credit. After all,he owns you and lets you pet him. He tries to show you how to bath, and if he could.. he's have you follows his ways. Good write Tiki.. and hug that Ellis for me.
Blessings.. Debby -
Another step closer to Cat Will Rule The World. Tiki Cat are the best while Ellis thinks he has all the brain. If one day you rule the world, please don't forget me. I can be your cook i cook good. My food are too good for human too!! Tiki Cat will rule the world
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I loved it! Cats are the best! Looking forward to reading more of your poems. Thanks for the laughs...I certainly needed them today.
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brilliant
lol.. well done tiki cat! another great poem..purrrrr -
This really cracked me up.
It's so cute, sweet, and funny.
Tiki Cat has got it goin' on!!
Peace and light,
~Sherry~
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This is so sweet dear god of rhyme.I love Tiki Cat a lot. He's a lovely cat.
Shahrzad
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