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The Thief That Got Away
She wears a fur coat
how it lined her dainty shoulders
beige and speckled brown
a little ragged from the dirt
Soft
and nimble steps
bold
but careful stride
swift
a decisive walk
And with all eyes on her...
Up the display
looks into the butcher's eyes
No words
but a meow
paws
on glasses a splay
Those round, hungry eyes...!
So sweet!
Yet so coy!
No resist-
the butcher gives
a piece of finest beef
With a delighted gnaw
leaps with a meow
of a happy kitten
triumphant success
in her mighty hunt
Years
would be her daily visits
always leaving with her mouth full
only the freshest treats
none but finest cuts
Days passed as she grew
into his beloved
favorite customer
and to all customers alike
.
.
.
Then one day
the visits ceased
it was known that she had passed
in despair, was his heart
as well as neighborhood friends
Despite the loss
in true misfortune
he decides
to pay respects
of store's favorite companion
erects a statue
in feline form
of delightful memories
where she stood
Since his loss
he would feed
all the roaming friends
that come near
in need of little kindness
how it lined her dainty shoulders
beige and speckled brown
a little ragged from the dirt
Soft
and nimble steps
bold
but careful stride
swift
a decisive walk
And with all eyes on her...
Up the display
looks into the butcher's eyes
No words
but a meow
paws
on glasses a splay
Those round, hungry eyes...!
So sweet!
Yet so coy!
No resist-
the butcher gives
a piece of finest beef
With a delighted gnaw
leaps with a meow
of a happy kitten
triumphant success
in her mighty hunt
Years
would be her daily visits
always leaving with her mouth full
only the freshest treats
none but finest cuts
Days passed as she grew
into his beloved
favorite customer
and to all customers alike
.
.
.
Then one day
the visits ceased
it was known that she had passed
in despair, was his heart
as well as neighborhood friends
Despite the loss
in true misfortune
he decides
to pay respects
of store's favorite companion
erects a statue
in feline form
of delightful memories
where she stood
Since his loss
he would feed
all the roaming friends
that come near
in need of little kindness
Published 7th May 2024
Author's Note
It was a poem that was supposed to enter a competition but didn't have time to finish...
And lost the notes... but it was a sweet true story I wanted to share! And was tired of seeing it in my draft!!
And lost the notes... but it was a sweet true story I wanted to share! And was tired of seeing it in my draft!!
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Anonymous
7th May 2024 3:17pm
This is a sad one for sure. I'm sure this has happened in many places with the exception of the statue. :)
Since his lost
did you mean since is loss?
Since his lost
did you mean since is loss?
7th May 2024 4:06pm
Yes.
Another late night mistake..
Thank you so much! And the RL
Yea, you're right, but the fact he put a statue is interesting.
♡
Another late night mistake..
Thank you so much! And the RL
Yea, you're right, but the fact he put a statue is interesting.
♡
7th Jun 2024 4:38am
Heartfelt and warmhearted. Love this story of that cat and how it was honored by a statue when it came time to pass on. You write the poems that make me feel in my heart. That is a gift you have to write poems that touch the soul.
John
John
14th Jun 2024 5:26am
