Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are back in the Cat corner, and Dobby’s close pal Perry has joined in solidarity with her recent view point. Every bit as hard hitting as Dobby’s too! No holds barred, Perry puts over his painful account of how he gets insulted on a regular basis, and the constant lackContinue reading “Perry’s Answer”
Tag Archives: Cats
Dobby’s View
Hello Poetry Lovers This week, we feature a poem from Dobby’s point of view. You’ve seen lots of posts from mine, but this time it’s Dobby’s turn! Be prepared for brutal truths! Dobby’s Turn I wake up to the breakfast in my dish That should really be a great big fish Not those pseudo healthyContinue reading “Dobby’s View”
Oh Cat….
Hello Poetry Lovers Now who has missed our pets dreadfully when we have gone on a trip?! Everyone, I bet. Lovely poet Trisha Broomfield has had such a recent experience, flying off to the states and longing to take her beautiful cat Perry with her. I myself have yearned to take Dobby in my suitcaseContinue reading “Oh Cat….”
Cat Poems
Hello Poetry Lovers What a find in an impromptu book sale! This is a real gem. Full of pieces about our felines! It was a hard choice but I’ve selected two on here. Even the non-cat lover will like these. Read on Cat There are too many poems About cats. Beware of cat Lovers, theyContinue reading “Cat Poems”
Christmas Cats
Hello Poetry Lovers How could I not post about my two favourite subjects – Christmas and Cats?! The wonderful poet Heather Cook has written this beautiful poem about Yuletide and our love of felines. It puts our feelings over so well. A touching and clever piece, do read on… Christmas Cats The shops are allContinue reading “Christmas Cats”
Dear Cat
Hello Poetry Lovers One of my favourite subjects features today. I think you can guess from the title which it is! Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful piece to her cat Perry in blissful tercets. One of my favourite forms. I wonder if every cat lover writes to their cat likeContinue reading “Dear Cat”
Cartoon Hour with Dobby….
The Retired Cat
Hello Poetry Lovers How could I not put loads of Dobby’s on here with this wonderful poem?! Dear friend and wonderful poet, Trisha Broomfield gave me this lovely book Ten Poems about Cats. A real treasure and a big part of my Cat Book collection. There are some beautiful poems about felines in there andContinue reading “The Retired Cat”
Walter de la Mare Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I stumbled upon Walter de la Mare’s collection Secret Laughter the other night. Published in 1969, it inevitably brought back memories of childhood, and reading his poems at school. As we know, any education is wasted on the young and I enjoyed reading them a lot more now. I’ve chosen andContinue reading “Walter de la Mare Corner”
Cat’s Hour
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, what a lucky find I had while trying to find a final poetry book for The Sealey Challenge! Going down my bookshelf and coughing from the dust, I found Michael Parkin’s book of Louis Wain cats with some beautiful poetry. Cat lovers and otherwise would not resist the charm of thisContinue reading “Cat’s Hour”
Heather Moulson 