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Alfie... |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Alfie is my cat And he means the World to me. To me He's the most beautiful cat That the Wirld will ever see. I only wish I had the know-how And basic grasp of technology To show everybody Alfie And they'd definatly agree See exactly what I mean When I say he's the most beautiful cat That there's ever been.* Basically, He's big and bouncy and chocolate brown And he's got the greenest eyes That you've ever seen But he does leave me quite frustrated 'Cause my admiration's unrequited Mention me And Alfie's not so keen. Alfie thinks he's this great big star And looks down on his 'Whisker's Treats' Like they should be caviar. And I've given up even trying To share some quality time 'Cause immeadiatly he's off Like a shot He doesn't even stop to say goodbye Alfie can't waste time He's always got bigger fish to fry. Alfie, please Stop treating me As if I'm as insignificant as a mouse. After all, I am the bringer of the food. You probably just think that's my way Of expressing gratitude For you Letting me live in your house. I so want to be counted As your friend and pal' You just look down your nose at me With a disdainful, 'Miaow'. * Obviously, I'm a littlt bit biased. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Perhaps Alfie was a pampered cat in a royal Egyptian palace in a past life! ~ and has come to expect similar treatment in this one. Why not play the game and treat her as such in this lifetime! lol To love & our feline friends, EA  |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, Cats are great. My daughter had a cat that died just this year. It was very sad. I like cats a lot, however, my dog has put her paw down. She says "NO". Bobby |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
simon, I think you described the independence of the feline species very well. We have two cats, a barnyard cat and the other, a spoiled garage cat. The barnyard cat prefers to fend for herself and eat those little mousie morsels, while the tom we have expects his dinner served on time and to his great expectations! I enjoyed reading about your cat. You described the personality well. miscellanea |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
the mute one should be given a toungue and your writing is complementing the anomally nicely. my congratulation. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh I love this Simon... I love cats - they are so loving and affectionate... I wish I had one, but I have two miniature daschunds instead who are just as cute! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...my sister has a dog and a cat that live together in relative tranquility...James |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Earth Angel, Bobby Jordan, Miscellenia, Poddarku. RDB And JamesMichael. Thank you so much for your comments. Alfie begrudgingly said thanx too before realizing he was with me and ran off somewhere far more interesting... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Simon, I enjoyed your Alfie as he unravels in your poem. Cats are like this mostly, but they are a precious company, even when they sleep. They all have a very strong need to affirm their independence. You can't make them do what you want. But if you ask for nothing they might decide to give you something for free … If I try to lift my cat Zelda from the floor to cuddle her, she runs off in a millisecond, even before I bend down, she just knows and reads my thoughts. Then, when SHE decides, she will come and sit in my lap for a welcome treatment of tenderness. Of one thing rest assured, Alfie knows what you feel for him. There is much more in a Miaow then we might suspect! Great poem! Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Alfie seems like quite a character. I have six and they all have quite different personalities. Cats are really very affectionate in their own way. Ida |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
March madness thanx for your comments I really appreciate them. Six?!... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Cats are like that Disdane as hell But humans know they all mean well |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I enjoyed your tale about your cat, we have one 'Simba',that is very similar. A funny thing happened here yesterday, the doctor called to see me and brought her dog Abbey with her. She always lets her go for a run when she comes here and just as she was about to leave we heard Abbey start to bark. My wife went out to see what the noise was about and found Abbey barking at Simba who was under a bush. Our little dog Rozzie followed Norma out and as soon as she saw Abby barking at Simba, she flew straight into her and bowled her over. The funny part is that Rozzie can run under Abbey's stomach without touching her. She is very protective of her mate Simba. Great poem. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... was reminded of your poem right now ... I found my husband sitting at the breakfast table, but not on his usual chair and I wondered why he had changed place ... yes, you imagine right: Zelda, our cat, had chosen his chair and he did not want to disturb her! That's true catpower!  Have a great day. Enjoyed your story Lindsay! love Margherita and Zelda |
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