Amongst the deadly nightshade’s beauty
Just beyond reach of the moon’s glow,
The sleek and stealthy feline huntress
Darted to and fro.
Her keenly honed hunting skills
Once again would be put to the test,
The young feline was at the top of her game:
Without a doubt, she was the best.
Lying in the shadowed rural forest
Overlooking a moonlit field,
The feline knew if she waited patiently,
Her coveted prey would be revealed.
Her independently turning hypersensitive ears
Could hear skittering and chattering all around,
And so crouching low, with muscles tense,
She was poised to make the bound.
With a powerful spring, she leapt into the air!
As her primal instincts took over,
And with a mighty swift pounce she had her prize:
Thus satisfying the urge that drove her.
Author notes
Option #4-cats
A contest entry
- prewrites allowed ! guess whats the contest about ? by sweethelper.
300 points, ended February 24, 2007, 45 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - I WANT YOUR BEST!!!!! by Laura.
525 points, ended March 4, 2007, 43 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Write about your pet! by star wars fanatic.
450 points, ended March 4, 2007, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - ~It Doesn't Get Any Easier Than This~ by -Ink Artist-.
525 points, ended April 13, 2007, 56 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - A TRIBUTE TO RHYME by Heavens Child.
425 points, ended April 11, 2007, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Your Very Best (pre-writes allowed) by Dark Whispers.
377 points, ended April 16, 2007, 89 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Animals,and other beasts by Sle3p.
360 points, ended April 16, 2007, 13 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Write Whatever You want by okadadokie.
600 points, ended April 29, 2007, 32 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Give Cats a Voice! Poems with talking cats! by Melodies.
550 points, ended June 19, 2007, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - You know you want to enter this contest by KnightOfTheRose.
380 points, ended August 13, 2007, 84 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Animal Party by Little Blue Bird.
600 points, ended November 23, 2007, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Being a real cat lover, I was able to really invisage every word spoken here and see that wonderful cat doing what all cats are primed to do...hunt, whether they get their prey or not. This was written with sheer excellence and flowed wonderfully. Great rhyme and rhythm also. I noticed you got a couple of trophies for this piece and for that, I congratulate you. My cat use to catch things but he would never kill them. Just bring them to me and I would release them again...mainly little lizards. Thanks for the read.
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I love this. Anything on most animals I really enjoy but cats of all sizes are the top of my list. Such wonderful creatures from the largest to the smallest felines. You capture that instinct for the hunt so well.
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Nice
Like it. Cats are another of my favorite creatures I like the imagery used. Good luck in the contest.
(3 applause, out of points)
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A beautifully written poem! I really enjoyed reading this piece! The trophies it won are definitely well deserved! Great write! Thank you so much for entering my contest! Excellent work and the best of luck!
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WE do LOVE cats! YES!
A fine cat poem and beautifully written with images that send the reader into a fine dream of lovely felines!
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this was a great write..it was realy powerful and emotional as well and it flowed really well..i enjoyed reading this keep writting your talented and good luck in the contest.
XTashaX -
Very creative and unique. I like the style of this poem. Great job. Best of luck.
~Oka/KC -
FluffyDemon
o.k nice,i realy enjoyed that poem i twon silver this time it might win gold i realy like this one i think im gona have to put mor HMs becauce this contest is getting harder and harder -
such great imagery i saw the whole thing play out in my mind, great write, keep it up. thanks for entering and best of lcuk in my contest
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Interesting write! Provocative take on predator and prey. Wonderful imagery and your ending lines are a powerful conclusion to this piece. Thanks for your entry!
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love it
I really like this. The first thing I noticed was the word choice. Nicely done. Is this about your pet or just inspired by cats in general? Either way, a very nice write! -
She had her prize:
Thus satisfying the urge that drove her.
what an amazing line to end the poem with..this is a beautiful poem good luck in my contest
laura xx
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I see it!
I could see the whole event! My goodness what nice imagery! I've always been afraid of a cougar doing that to my house cats here in the mountains, ha ha. They say that the house cat is one of their favorite snacks up here. I hope not!
Nice write!
Castaway
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brilliant!
what a beautiful thing to write a poem on. you were right i felt like i was right next to this cat! i could almost feel it's furr on my skin! brilliantly written. i pictured a nice black and white cat. i'm glad i clicked on this. peace -wave
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