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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

0 posted 2002-01-27 08:35 PM

The Magic Show

Oh, I always knew the magic
of rainbows in the morning dew,
and necklaces of spider’s web
after a storm,
or the sound that serenades
dreams in cozy flannel winters,
but I always looked with human eyes.

Today,
I  saw the magic in raindrops
through the eyes of my
black feline friend,
with fur bejeweled
in rich display
of natures’ jewels.

She refused to come in
out of the rain,
instead she lounged on table
just outside the window,
mesmerized by raindrops
sliding down a plastic sheet
across the chair and down
onto the patio where a pool
was growing.

Each drop was like a diamond,
a marble of translucent hue,
that teased her paw,
for when she had it
it was gone
and another slid gracefully to
just beyond her reach.

The capture
had her baffled
as she flaunted,
chasing feline prowess
with sideways glance
then pounced with great stealth
upon a myriad of crystal balls
rolling-rolling
down
  down
into a pool of liquid silver.

‘Twas so,
I saw embarrassment
fleeting across whiskers
as she slid with grace undaunted,
like a skate boarder on stairs
that lead into a crash,
hers, the waiting sterling
of a cold splash.

Then with great dignity
she exited the stage
and left me with her caprice
and a smile.

___
reposted for the rain and my cat, Needful.

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2002-01-27 08:39 PM

Martie...this is great..I can see that slightly
wet cat out there trying so skillfully to
catch those raindrops...

Of course...your imagery is awesome as usual.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-01-27 08:50 PM

‘Twas so,
I saw embarrassment
fleeting across whiskers
as she slid with grace undaunted,
like a skate boarder on stairs
that lead into a crash,
hers, the waiting sterling
of a cold splash.

Then with great dignity
she exited the stage
and left me with her caprice
and a smile.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Martie! Oh gee, I feel as though if I shout you might be able to hear me, I mean really hear me! LOL....I love this, and you just KNOW the title reached out and grabbed me, pulling me in to see the magic show! AND...I was thoroughly entertained!
~Magical Smiles, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-01-27 08:52 PM

Just like your cat, I was Needful of this...

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

4 posted 2002-01-27 09:10 PM

HAHAHA Martie, they are so cute arent they, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

5 posted 2002-01-27 09:30 PM

I felt like I was watching with you. Great words to form an image that is right in front of my nose. Marge T. told me to be sure to read all your poems - you are one of the best at what you do. She is right.
Marti

" My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother."

RosePetal

Member Elite

since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

6 posted 2002-01-27 09:39 PM

oh how cute! This reminds me of my old cat named Smokie..she was the cutest thing...she loved to nibble on people's toes LOL.
Thanks for bringing back the memories for me
(hugs) cute poem

RP

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