Ode to my Cat (in memory)
give me your throat, your tender white flesh that I may learn to love and to feel love, or gentle tooth and claw.
Perhaps the lady Dove would disagree, or gracefully suggest
those claws and teeth were meant for death, for striking, secret, silent, from above, just for the simple electric thrill of
ripping and tearing that gentle white flesh. Perhaps love is a fickle beast with claws, but better to open the heart to wound, forgive the daily faults and flaws, give your trust as trust is do, and soon and sure and hand in hand you'll pause... to gaze at the gentle white moon. Matthew P. Schlette
2007-03-30 09:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
for real?
2007-03-30 09:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by Super G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very interesting images - I can understand it making people feel uncomfortale, however it does make sense. One small thing, Matthew, watch your spelling and make sure you use the correct words - the word you want is "due" not "do" at the end.It does have a certain flow that isnt bad and I can understand the sorrow in it. Keep writing and watch those similar words. Very common mistake. I will give you an 8.5 and you have earned your star. keep writing. Maybe next time you will write us a happy poem. Pax - C.
2007-03-30 17:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting poem. Either it went over my head or it just didn't do anything for me. Sorry, but keep them coming. If writing makes you happy then never let anyone's opinion keep you from it.
2007-03-30 16:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In memory for your cat or the bird?
OK but, not my cup of tea.
2007-03-30 16:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry...it scares me
2007-03-30 16:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lakin J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good job. I like it.
2007-03-30 16:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Donnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very good are you published
2007-03-30 16:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by charles h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋