Cats: Purrfect Poetry in Motion

By Carol C. Schwartz

CATS: PURRfect Poetry in Motion is a literary collection of verse pertaining to cats and kittens. Fashioned by the soul, the writings are an expression of beauty, feelings and sentiments. The anthology consists of acrostic and narrative poems as well as elegies and sonnets. Using viewpoints, contemplations and dreams of cats, an imaginary world has been created for the reader who will fall gently into a wonderful existence. Written with a metrical conformation, the reader will experience a quality of splendor as well as a musical rhythm. The poems will soothe your being much like the purr of a cat.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9781503524071

Carol C. Schwartz

Raised on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Carol C. Schwartz recently retired after 32 years as a high school teacher. Over many years, she has bred and shown: Persians, American Shorthairs, Birmans, and Japanese Bobtail cats. Cats are the love of her life; and, it is this passion which inspired PURRfect Poetry in Motion. Visit website: www.karolcattery.com Email author: [e-mail]

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Contents

Introduction

Cats: Purrfect Poetry In Motion

Bambi’s Bake Shoppe

Act I The Family Business

Act II The Arrival Of William

Act III See You Later

Bitty, The Lost Kitty

Bogart Detective Agency

Bringing Joy And Happiness

Casanova Cat

Cats Fill A Heart With Love

Cats Have Incredible Noses

Cats Rule

Ears Are For Hearing

Flora And Her Ladies

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Adding Further Staff

Chapter 3 Grand Opening

Chapter 4 Business Is Booming

Chapter 5 They Keep Returning

Chapter 6 A Legal Matter

Chapter 7 Yes, It Still Goes On And On And On

Happy St. Katty’s Day!

Hello, My Name Is Mitzi

I Love My Cat! Do You Love Yours?

Jiggs, Magician Extraordinaire

Episode II The Family Loves Aunt Marie

Summary Of Episode I: Magic School Education

Chapter 1 Lily’s New Life

Chapter 2 Oh My Goodness!

Chapter 3 Good News

Chapter 4 What Happened?

Chapter 5 Getting Acclimated

Chapter 6 Months Of Preparation

Kitty Kisses

Le Feline’s Meow

*Louis And Carol*

Chapter 1 The Meeting

Chapter 2 Off To The Clinic

Chapter 3 Louis Works Too

Chapter 4 The First Date

Chapter 5 Over The Years

Epilogue

Magnus, The Magnificat

Maneki-Neko

Matilda Meets Mozart

Meows And Yows

My Cat Loves To Groom

My Cats Are Always Talking

My Gorgeous Jabberwocky

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Oh, So Mysterious

Precious And Prized Paws Of The Cat

Promoting Peace With The Purr

Snuggles And Magic

Chapter 1 Magic Returns

Chapter 2 The Knock At The Door

Chapter 3 The Long Talk

Chapter 4 Why?

Chapter 5 Saturday Came

Chapter 6 The Aftermath

The Greatest Expression Of Love

The Heart Of A Cat

The Hymn Of Life Is The Cat

The Preacher Cat

Chapter 1 A New Beginning

Chapter 2 Activities For The Church Members

Chapter 3 Milo Visits His Sisters

Chapter 4 Polishing Some Duties

Chapter 5 Epilogue Purrfect Dwelling After Death

This Is True Love

Those Luminous Eyes

What’s The Matter With Gladys?

Who Is Maggie Katz?

After Thoughts

This book is

dedicated to

all people who love cats,

and my wonderful

Lou.

Of all God’s creature there is only one that cannot be made the slave of the leash. at one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.

~~Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain

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Introduction

CATS: PURRFECT POETRY IN MOTION

Have you ever watched a cat walk across the top of a door frame in your house? Or, turn the knob and open the door to enter a forbidden room? Does your cat answer the telephone before you can get to it? How about answering the door? Does your cat beat you to the door? Did you feel one of your cats walking across your body while you were asleep last night?

Most kitties are very agile; and, they are intelligent. A cat does have the ability to acquire new behavior patterns. When moved to a new home, the cat’s actions are probably based upon previous learned behaviors. Each cat is able to show their needs and desires. They also are able to respond to training cues. The knowledge the cat has is retained for life, as the cat has a fantastic memory. They have a very special kind of intelligence. Of course, I loved to be walked on. Don’t you? After all, to be treated as a piece of furniture is a pure sign of love. However, none of us will ever understand the mind of a cat!

My pet cats love to talk! You can hear them chortle, purr, trill, mew and meow, sometimes a hiss or a growl. A cat’s tail will communicate, and they move their bodies to communicate to their loved ones. The best body movement is the rubbing of your legs by the kitty, showing trust. Using their noses for nudges is a special way they can show the love they have for you. Also, a stare and/or the blinking of their eyes will tell you what they are thinking, sometimes curiosity takes over. When my cat’s ears are forward, it tells me my cat is alert, interested and happy. A mew or a meow can be a greeting from a cat such as, How ya doin’? Loud meows early in the morning means, Get out of bed, I want my breakfast. One of my kitties walks around the house meowing to herself. My cats communicate every hour they are awake during the day.

Cats have the quality of cleanliness. They are fastidious and are disgusted by anything that is not perfectly clean. Cats spend half of their waking time on grooming. Keeping themselves immaculate and fresh and beautiful is very important to them. In order to keep a squeaky clean coat, all they need and use is their tongue and teeth, with their