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Catwoman

A cat was stranded on the ledge
And she was very near the edge
I had to save her single-handed
On the ledge, a cat was stranded

This is how my story started
And how my human life was parted
Forgive my cat-like voice; meow…
My story started, this is how

They murdered me, I was drowned
But by that cat, I soon was found
The rushing flood was like the sea
I was drowned, they murdered me

Brought back to life, by that cat
And now I wear a different hat
I’m razor sharp just like a knife
By that cat, brought back to life

I now have powers like a cat
My murderers, I will combat
I prowl at night in early hours
Like a cat, I now have powers

Half cat half girl, that’s what I am
The criminals will surely scram
I'm Catwoman; my claws unfurl
That’s what I am, half cat half girl

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Patience Phillips is a shy, timid woman working for a cosmetics company. One morning, she sees a cat outside her window. Thinking it is stuck, she climbs out onto a ledge to save it.

While delivering a new design to her boss, Patience overhears a plot to sell defective beauty products that initially make human skin look younger and prettier; if the product is not used over a long period of time, however, the skin begins to decay. Unfortunately she is spotted at the scene and attempts to flee into a set of water conduits. The pipes are flooded by her pursuers, and she is flushed into the open water and drowns.

After being murdered, she is brought back to life by the cat she saw earlier, because the cat was moved by the fact that she risked her own life for it. When she wakes up, she is transformed into Catwoman, a warrior with the force of a cat, who prowls the night in search of justice. Her behavior becomes cat-like, and she gains heightened reflexes, senses, and physical power.

Swap Quatrain :
Each stanza in the poem must be a quatrain (four lines) where the first line is reversed in the fourth line. In addition, line 2 must rhyme with line 1, and line 3 must rhyme with line 4 and so on, BUT not repeat the same rhyming pattern on subsequent stanzas.
Rhyming patterns: AABB, CCDD, or ABAB, CDCD and so on.
The Swap Quatrain was created by Lorraine M. Kanter.

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  • PoetsAngel
    January 12, 2008

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    Amera the Swap Quatrain is one of my favorites, and you have penned a purrrrrfect piece!

    ♥♥


  • Peachy
    January 12, 2008

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    It tells the story perfectly and it flows and rhymes superbly; a herd feat for such a direct story.
    Well Done!


  • Tarja
    January 12, 2008

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    I was never a fan of Catwoman, or any super heroes for that matter... but it was most interesting to see you branch out and have a little fun with this. I must say I adore the fact that every one of your poems (that I can recall) are in some sort of beautiful structure... you are truly an amazing poet and make even the most random of subjects elegant. Good luck.


  • arafura gold member
    January 12, 2008

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    Well done!

    You tell the story well and the rhyme and rhythm are great! Catwoman has always been a fav of mine... the strong independant type of female! Love this work. Good luck in the contest!


  • ChrissyJean
    January 12, 2008
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    Wow. This poem is very graceful.

  • Eulb kcalB
    January 12, 2008

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    smiling...I am acquainted with this story. It is one of my favorites movies actually. I love the poem. I particularly enjoyed the resounding quality and the repharasing of the same. Yes this was quite wonderful indeed!


  • penman gold member
    January 11, 2008
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    Excellent

    Fantastic use of form. Best of luck in the contest.


  • Rebekah-Ann silver member
    January 11, 2008

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    Cats are my favorite domestic animals! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter my contest! This poem is at the top with my other favorites and you really told a very great story through this piece. All the best in the contest.

    Lovies
    Becks


  • Desire gold member
    January 10, 2008

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    Wow!!

    Love this piece You have penned and the story You have told in the AC~~

    Powerful form and presentation
    also message~~

    Magnificent!!

    These lines grabbed...
    They murdered me, I was drowned
    But by that cat, I soon was found
    The rushing flood was like the sea
    I was drowned, they murdered me

    Thank You for sharing Your Talent also Spirit!!
    Best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • StarEyes
    January 9, 2008

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    Purrrrrrrr-fectly done! What a great job! I don't know how you manage to do all these different forms! It amazes me! I love this!! It is a fun read!!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and love

    Nyetta


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    January 9, 2008
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    Nice! I think you would make a great catwoman Amera. Lol!


  • BellaD
    January 9, 2008

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    Good poem!

    So much fun to read. Great job on this. Best of luck in the contest. I will have to try a swap quatrain someday.


  • PerVirtuous
    January 9, 2008

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    This is brilliant and fun! I love the use of swap quatrain for this. It works perfectly for a cartoon character. I hope you use all lives wisely.


  • seamaiden
    January 9, 2008

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    Purrrrrrrrrrr-fectly swapped were the quatrains and the story of Cat Woman was just grand. I sunk my claws right into this as I held on to each word. Very cunning was the rhyme and the images floated effortlessly from the page to my mind. Thank you for sharing this with me and good luck in the contest. I love it. Keep writing poet. seamaiden ♥

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