Do you like this little poem?

Question

The Stray Cat

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth and food
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny.

While he, with purr and velvet paw
Became within my house the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.

He ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh Cat,
I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come forlorn and thin
Well....don't just stand there,
Come on in...
~ William Waltham ~

Answer 1

i love it! ihave two cats and feed the strays outside when my husband is not looking, lol!! great poem!!

Answer 2

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate

Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood

To beg for shelter, warmth and food

For from that day I ceased to be

The master of my destiny.

While he, with purr and velvet paw

Became within my house the law.

He scratched the furniture and shed

And claimed the middle of my bed.

He ruled in arrogance and pride

And broke my heart the day he died.

So if you really think, oh Cat,

I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come forlorn and thin
Well....don't just stand there,
Come on in...

Yes I do like,
why butcher it to death.

Answer 3

I really think your poems are great keep up the good work

Answer 4

Aww thats cute! And true.

Answer 5

I ACTUALLY KINDA DO LIKE THAT B/C I HAVE 17 CATS AND I WILL BE LOST WHEN THEY START DYING.

Answer 6

Yes I do. Thanks for posting it years ago. I used to read this where my country vet had it posted on his wall.

Answer 7

That is quite cute.Thanks for sharing... SHELLY

Answer 8

awww...i think that's the only time i've smiled today