Contemplation of the cat


The dark. The cool. The shade.

It’s late.

I’m alone.

Footsteps ahead.
I hide. Crouching silently. Waiting patiently.
Twigs crack. Birds squawk. Eyes narrow.

I watch. I stare.
It’s now. Or never.
I stretch. I pounce. I reach. I flex. I grab.


I miss.

Next time. I’ll feed.

I’m hungry.

22 responses to “Contemplation of the cat”

  1. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Fantastic. You know cat talk, well.
    BTW, wonderful cat. Does s/he have a name? Age? Phone number? Email? Temporary significant other? Weight? Special Skills?
    Forgive me for my over-exuberance. I just like to know… My name is Lady Gaga and I’m TWO colors, tan/brown and black.
    Excuse me for asking, but doesn’t your human feed you? Why must you hunt for scrap? Is he a cheapskate? Forgetful? Too busy for you? Are you happy?
    So you have a resume? =^.^= Mind if I speak my mind. Well, I will anyway. I think you’re the cat’s M.e.o.w. Big Boy. Maybe you’d like to come over to see me sometime? =^*.^=

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Hello, Lady Gaga… I have no idea who this cat is, though, unfortunately. She just turned up one day. I did leave her some food, and now she won’t go away!!!

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      1. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

        You must have the touch, Tom. Cats know these things. 💡

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Where ARE my manners? I was brought up better than this, I assure you. I started talking to you, Tom but then this…this creature…I was that taken I spoke directly to him in my mind. =^.^= Lady G.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Not a problem. I’m more than familiar with Inner Beings!

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  3. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    Nice posting Tom
    Have a great Thursday…

    Andro

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Andro. You too!

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  4. prenin avatar

    Cats round here eat anything that moves!!! 🙂

    Even the sewer rats if they dare to come to the surface!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      They’re very resourceful creatures, Prenin!

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  5. Visionkeeper avatar

    Well now TL…Who is this handsome specimen? What a looker 🙂 So feed him already…Even just a few treaties until he makes his next catch…Have a contemplative weekend…Don’t pounce on any unsuspecting soul….VK

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, VK. I shall try not to!

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Brilliant Tom.. and those of us who have had cats for pets, can relate well with the thoughts of how a Cats mind works.. And you have it Purrrrrrfected… 🙂

    Thoughts your way my friend.. Hugs Sue

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Many thanks, Sue. You can sometimes tell what a cat is thinking, can’t you? Or, could it be that they are sending their thoughts to us???

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        My own Cats I could tell what they were thinking.. I also think they knew exactly what we were thinking.. My Cat would know when it was time for a vets visit and take off.. 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Ah yes… it’s so funny how they know that!

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  7. beautifulchaos2 avatar

    That cat is so beautiful, the color reminds me of my little cat who just passed away last week,
    Hope you have a great weekend Tom.
    Hugs Nikki

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I’m sorry to read that, Nikki, they leave a hole when they go, don’t they?
      Hope you’ve had a good weekend also.

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  8. Jo Bryant avatar

    Loved the two word sentences…it is sooooo cat like.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Jo. They wouldn’t use many words, would they?

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  9. europasicewolf avatar

    Cool cat! Almost as wily as a hungry Ice Wolf!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      But surely not, Icewolf…?

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