I’m a pest, I’m a pest,
anapestically speaking
for I rhyme every time
without pausing or breaking
each monotonous line
with a flick of the keys:
I can drone on for hours
writing stanzas like these;
but I like a good metre
that’s as firm as it’s strong
and as swiftly remembered
as your best-hated song;
so will someone please stop me
before I’m sent off?
I could try this myself
but it’s going to be tough…
until up leaps my cat
with his tail pointed skyward
and disdaining my art
he walks over my keyboard…
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That gave me ‘paws for thought’
(such a terrible pun)
but don’t worry, it’s bedtime:
my word-play is done.
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Another poem featuring my cat…
Well, you’ve heard of doggrel. I suppose this must be cattrel! Björn is hosting Meeting the Bar at dVerse, and he’s asked us to write a poem using anapestic tetrameter (think ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.) So I thought I’d have a little fun!
Ha… this is something that really sounded like dr Seuss… you even have a cat here…
paws for though … ha
I suppose he provided some ins-purr-ation. Sorry!
or simply a very good feelines
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Give me cattreI any day, Ingrid, I love it! Your cat is gorgeous, and I bet he appreciates your poem. 😊 Your poem swings, it’s got rhythm and rhyme, and it is such fun!
Thanks Kim: I’ve been writing so much serious stuff lately, this was a nice light relief!
LOVE it! The words tumbled so smoothly into place and so fun to read. I think you may be “anapestically” gifted, Ingrid, so no….don’t stop! 🙂
Thank you Mish – I sometimes like to let the lighter side shine through!
Ingrid, you and your cat are geniuses.
Thanks David: all credit to the cat 😸
“The Cat’s Furry Blog” perhaps?
Oh God no I couldn’t do another one 🤦🏽♀️
HAHA! I love it- so much fun and cats are notorious for getting up into your business- dogs too for that matter. 🙂
Thank you! Yes, they are pests but we love them 😊
Cattrell, indeed. So much fun, Ingrid! The other day, our cat walked over my husband’s keyboard and opened Wikipedia somehow. We laughed about how smart he was to look up things. 🤣
They are clever even when they are pretending to be stupid! 🤣
Yes, indeed. 😀
“Paws for thought” — A charming ditty with the last lines leaving us smiling! Thanks for that.
Thank you Beverly 😸
Enchanted! 😻
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This made me laugh out loud. And you make the anapestic tetrameter seems effortless.
And the cat’s do tend to walk over the keybord, or sleep either on my notebook or the book I’m currently reading. Not to mention pinching the pencil I’m using and running off.
I am pleased I made you laugh 😹
thanks ingrid i will look at the rythm of the night beforw cristmas i am sure it will help me in my learning of how to write better poetry.
It’s just helpful to get this particular rhythm in your head. But be warned, once it’s there, it’s hard to get out!
Oh great
You’re a natural for this, Ingrid, with your tongue firmly in cheek!
Thanks Lisa, it was fun!
You’re welcome 🙂
So much fun! My family often thinks I’m a pest, cause I’m always making up rhymes or songs or puns or metaphors….
So I’m not the only one? 😊
This is simply brilliant Ingrid. So refreshing for the mind to just romp and roll in the wonderfully sweet ridiculousness of your charming writing — while riding the bouncingly buoyant meter. I loved this! ❤️😉
Thank you Rob, I’m pleased you enjoyed it!
You’re a best-loved song.
x
That is exactly the kind of kindness I needed to hear Nick, thank you 😊
Ha! That was awesome Pawsome. Great lines, puns, and even form!
Thank you Dale! 😸
You’re welcome. (Just D.)
I am so sorry!
No worries!
It has been a long day!
Love your word plays, Ingrid. This poem is great anaPEST.
Thanks K, it was fun to write!
I wondrous play on words Ingrid… Yep.. A beast with four dirty paws … 😺🐱
https://youtu.be/mCHUw7ACS8o
Pesky little creature!
What a happy rhyme! I loved the fun of this one Ingrid. I think you enjoyed yourself with it ☺️💕
I did indeed, Christine-glad you picked up on that 😊
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Ingrid, such a fun poem! Love it! <3 My compliments to your cat! 🙂
Thank you Cheryl 😻
Love that last bit about the cat’s disdain for your art. So in character for a cat!
They really are disdainful creatures!
Your great poem made me smile. I love your cat with a sense of humor. Great lines….
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That gave me ‘paws for thought’
I’m glad, Dwight 😺
:>)
This is great Ingrid–your rhythm is purrfect without being overwhelming. (K)
Thank you 😊
Pawsatively puuuuurfect.. ok now 3 bad puns … lol. glad you boy is inspiring you to have fun and turn the lights out or key board off!
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You can never have too many bad puns! 😻❤️😊
🤣🐶😹 hahahahah
Oh what fun Ingrid! Enjoyed this so much. 😀
Thanks Dora, I’m glad you did 😸
Ha. Great meter, and I love that your cat contributed a line (although I don’t know the language and not sure what he said).
Such a fun read! Made me smile 🙂
Thanks 😸
Wow, here I am at the tail end of the queue. I wish I had gone with the Seuss short version. Your solution was great fun, and didn’t seem to have the arduous nature of the 12 syllable lines, with four stresses. Smile.
Thanks 😊
Feline in a good mood now I’ve read your poem 🙂
I’m purr-leased to hear it!
Kudos, Kudos, Kudos … even better when read aloud ~ which I did, twice!!!
Oh Helen thank you! I am honoured 🙏
I really like this! I’m smiling. If I were a cat, I’d be purring.
A bit of fun for a change!
So much fun!
Love it! You are so clever. 🙂
Thanks Deborah, I was just having fun 😊
Love this. I have two pests who think my keyboard is their bed – but only when I am typing.
It’s a funny thing isn’t it?
I thoroughly enjoyed this catwalk into anapaest! And the little paw print emojis 😀
Thank you: I think the paw prints make it 😅
Excellent punctuation, I thought 😀