Enjoy our collection of lovely, creative and very personal cat poetry
Cat Musing
Here are the cat poems by the cat lovers from all over the world. If you would like to be featured here please use the form at the bottom of this page to send us your cat poetry.
Tom Herzberg, from Saginaw in USA sent us this poetry. "This poem is about my first and only cat I have ever known. I never fancied cat's until this lil' guy came into my life, quite by chance.":
I'm a kitty named Peewee Mcgee,
I was born underneath a pine tree,
I'm a tuxedo cat, without any hat,
nor will a collar ever be on me!
Though I am ferel(i live in a barrel), but i have someone that surely loves me.
He makes sure I am well fed,
I get cat food, water, and a bed,
when the weather gets cold,
I have his sweatshirt that's old,
it's where I lay my sleepy head.
Now you might think "oh that poor cat",
but I tell you that's not where I'm at.
I'm lucky be, right here where I'm free,
and actually I am getting quite fat!
Ian Mole, an English teacher from London sent us this clever, humourous poem:
THE CATS OF ISTANBUL
The cats of Istanbul are most
happy when they’re full
so don’t think it
indiscreet if they hover at
your feet while soliciting
a treat.
They may thank you with a purr
or let you stroke their fur
before slinking down the street.
The cats of Istanbul are quite
simply wonderful
so don’t ever be afraid if
they turn up on parade
while you sip your lemonade.
They may greet you with “miaow”
or take a furry bow
as they breach your barricade.
The cats of Istanbul are just
anything but dull so
don’t judge them at first glance
before giving them a chance
to include you in their dance.
T.S.Eliot agreed
that cats are what we need
to help soothe our
circumstance.
Simon Marshland from Bath in the UK says: " A scribbler by inclination I'm not happy unless writing something from poems to books."
EPITAPH FOR EARTHA Author: Simon Marshland
( A most distinguished cat )
When I lived in London in a Mews called Fairfax Place
Life was good although in food I did indulge
I was black as I recall with white whiskers on my face
And my tummy had a most distinctive bulge
Now I've left all that behind and forgive me if I say so
But I'm really most impressed with where I am
For in place of studded collar I've a gorgeous furry Halo
And I've met a most attractive Tom called Sam
"Kind, cute and smilie" Jessica from the USA has sent us this lovely little poetry:
Cats are small, Cats are cute, Cats are liveing in a house with you, In your socks, In your shoes Or even playing in a box with you!
Rebecca Deering is from Pittsburgh in the USA: "I am the human of Maizy and a fan of www.mythreecats.com"
My cat ate a bug She puked it on the rug She smiles because ive seen it She prances 'round while i clean it Its green and chunky on the surface I think she did it on purpose
Hayley McIvor is from Downpatrick in Ireland: "My name is Hayley McIvor and I wrote this for my cat called Pebbles because he is very lasy and he sleeps a lot too!"
PEBBLES
Pebbles sleeps everywhere Every table, every chair Top of the panio, window ledge In the middle or on the edge Anywhere he doesn't care Pebbles sleeps anywhere.
Hayley McIvor
Bob Rogers from Cardiff in UK: "I am a songwriter and performer and this is a tribute to my 'Beautiful Friend' Suki who left me for a better place after fifteen years."
MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND Click here to hear Bob Rogers singing this moving song himself:
Thank you so much for sharing it with us, Bob.
The sun is still rising behind a grey curtain, And the cold autumn grass drips with spider-web dew, Darkness is falling each day ever earlier, Without thinking, I still look for you.
I never had to look too far to find you, Wherever I was then I knew you’d be near, You didn’t need words to tell me you loved me, The music was easy to hear.
History took us on a long ride together, Down through the years countless days without end, Now I have to travel without you beside me, And I miss you, my beautiful friend.
You filled my days with the joy of your presence, It shattered my heart to set your soul free, But somewhere I know at the end of this journey, In the sunshine, you’re waiting for me.
Memories warm but they don’t take your place, And the dreams only fill me with pain in the end, But we’ll have forever to walk in the garden, Me and my beautiful friend.
In memory of my loved cat Kitty, who sadly was taken away from me.
I dream of the day I reunitite with you, I dream that i will never, That nightmare i get now and again, That you've gone forever.
A part of me died, And all i can do is cry, The thing that hurts the most is, I never have a chance to say goodbye.
I guess it's time to face the truth, Thats it's all come to any end, I didn't just loose a cat, I lost my best friend.
I love you so much, I miss you Kitty.
Lonely Angel.
Brennan Gogol from Tracey Mills in Canada: "My name is brennan gogol and I love cats and their air of curiosity and their regal aspect."
I press into your damp fur wettened by the crisp rain in songs i promised you i would always return. i ran ran until i saw your bleak shape. black and fuzzy with raindrops lashing my skin i ran up to you and held you close. i breathed in the smell of earth moss and soil and sky and rain and clouds. you stare at me intensely with intellegent curiousity. your wire-like whiskers and flattened against your slender nose. the black tail wraps around my fingers like a tight snake. icy droplets splatter on my arms and lick my cats nose. she snuffles into my sweater and i touch her softly on the ears and say I always wanted a cat so beautiful. a purr escaped the resides of her mouth brilliant gleaming fangs a worst nightmare to her prey. she seemed to say she couldnt wish for anyone more caring. so there i sat curled up with her cradled precariously in my arm her damp fur glistening with shining drops of ice. i fall to sleep and dream of her. i then awake to yellow warmth on my skin my cat sleeping soundly. i awake her and we begin the long trek home. i stand she stands and we walk alone, but together as one whole shadow.
Sydney from South Africa:"Hi, I'm an aspiring poet and writter in general. I like expressing myself in writing, and was inspired by my high school English teacher who always acknowledged my work, and made me believe in myself."
DAYDREAMING
I sleep astride on a bed, she is insular Wake up to the heads of the Masters of the universe Insuperable even by the intrepid men When I open my mouth they all assent My words are wrapped in a crystal The land knows they are invaluable I carry a heavy load in the mind My posture full of pride But it's just the intuition in me My hands a gold processor My sleep, my walk, my eat, all on probation Every thirst I quench with a click Boy! Dontt make me come there I didn't make my little bed.
CJ Jones from Holly Springs in USA: "My name is CJ and I like to dabble alittle with poetry. I don't write as much as I use to, but having a Cat as wonderful as mine does inspire me quite a bit. This particular piece I wrote was inspired by the passing of my Princess Cassiecats online husband PJ. He passed 6 short weeks after there wedding. He was 16 years old. This was written in Kitty language, note the furs in this piece. Thank Mew :) We hope you enjoy it."
HEAVENS RAINBOW Written By: CJ Jones fur PJ Fur His Parents..
Hello My Dear Mommy & My Daddy Too, I am up here in Heaven just Thinking Of You. I wanted to tell you all about my fun trip,
and what all happened when I got here, I am about to just flip!
I was carried by Angels so very way up high, I hadn't my wings yet so I couldn't fly. They carried me over the clouds high above, I have never seen anything so magical, there is so much to love.
Their wings are like fans, giant and light, they flew me all over, everything is so bright. I was greeted by Jesus, he took my small paw. In just one single touch he healed me all.
I can run, jump and play, I feel pain no more, and I am happy to be here Oh what a joy.
Oh what a beautiful place that it is here, the best thing about it is alot of my furriends are near.
I was greeted by Angels all about, singing in harmony and the occasional out of tune shout.. Angel Puppies & Kittens are all over the place, they have such tiny wings, what a beautiful sound they make.
MPP, Pachu and the Tweak, they are all right here, gosh this is neat! .Over there is Calub, he is giving doggie rides, I wish you could see him, this is such a delight. Rides to the wee ones, they are having such fun, he is like a puppy again he will never get done.
The view is amazing, I can see all. I look down below and give out a small call. Can you hear me dear mommy, this is so great, why didn't I come sooner? Why did I wait?
Thank You fur all the love that you gave, Always caring fur me, I sure had it made. I'm sorry I left you there, furgive me please, but if you could see what I see you would drop to your knees.
I promise to think about you every single day, I will also stop in when I am out that way. You will know when I am there, you will feel my presence, where I am now is a wonderful blessing.
So weep if you must, but please keep it brief, celebrate my life, and just remember me. Take care of my bride, she feels so alone, Tell her I am happy and that I will see her soon.
Fur I will visit her as well, when she least expects it I will tug on her tail. This Rainbow place is amazing and fun, my life isn't over it has just begun.
I will be here to meet you in the following years, never furgetting you I will greet you right here. So farewell to you my wonderful parents, I send Lots of angel kisses to you from the Heavens.
Karen Post from Edmonton in Canada: "A Family member recently had to put down a beloved cat. After speaking with God in prayer, I was inspired to write the following words. Please feel free to post this as it is my hope that it will bring comfort to those filled with grief. Written Dec. 15th, 2007."
To My Mom & Dad With Love (A Cat's Eulogy)
Don't be sad you had to end my pain And know that you will see me once again God-s given me a place to wait for you And you know what? He says He loves me too!!!
There's lots of different critters all around In Heaven there's no evil to be found So all of us just seem to get along And Angels serenade us with their songs
People here are kind they stroke my fur And they all seem to love it when I purr I'm no longer sick so I am glad Please don't fill your days by being sad
I haven't really gone that far away And I'm really looking forward to the day That we can be together up above In this land of peace and happiness and love
Christy Riley from Macon in USA : "I have shared my life with several cats over the years, but this one, Casper, has really stolen my heart."
Casper
My little kitten With eyes so blue. You stole my heart The moment you were born. Making me laugh, Making me cry, Trouble and mischief Keep me worrying. But your purr and Your love make it worthwhile. Our bond is special, Forever, deep, and true My little kitten With eyes so blue.
Tina Koshmarecek is an amateur poet from Prague and the big fan of cats. She is studying to became a translator which explains her brilliant English. She has two black cats at home who often inspire her to write. Here is her winning poetry:
On the roof In the dark Against the background of the sky Sits a cat As a black spot And waits for the moon to rise And she gazes At the sky And the sky gazes back at her With the starry eyes Of the Big Cat Right up from the Milky Way.
