Cat Haiku

[Twink]

I should know better
This thread is best pondered
Long after lunchtime! :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Twink
I should know better
This thread is best pondered
Long after lunchtime! :rolleyes:

When is the right time
to peruse the Cat Haiku
thread, Early or late?????:confused:

[RICHARD]

Sulu! Scan that, Quick!!
Captain, It's not a Klingon-
Its a "CATSTEROID"!


:eek: :confused: :o ;)

[lbaker]

Cidadas, what fun
Easier than birds
And everywhere
mmm crunchy too

[RICHARD]

Waiting for my dad,
watching from the front screen door.
A three day weekend!

[sirrahbed]

Frodo and Bilbo
with hairy toes they wander
Five daily meals eat.

I know their names well
will never confuse again--
embarrass my kids!

[sirrahbed]

Round eyes open wide
deep pools of recognition
My Dylan's sweet gaze!

Who gave you away?
Whose heart no longer loved you?
Their loss my best gain!

Caressing my chin
a paw lovingly touches--
Soft as a lover.

A most gentle purr
your ears contain my secrets
soothe and bring the calm.

[RICHARD]

Oh, my sleeping cat
Inspires me to nap too!
waking, just to eat!

[RICHARD]

Asleep on the couch,
Blue bird just outside my reach..
Who invented glass?

[lizzielou742]

I don't think so, cat!
Why don't you eat your own food?
Upset kitty sulks

[RICHARD]

Kitty face at my door
Patiently waiting for me-
It's time for dinner!

[RICHARD]

Swat, tick, bump, pa-thump
Scree, scree, WHAP! click, click, click, click-
Milk ring play, at night.

My nocturnal friend-
Why do you start play at night?
Dad, I slept all day!
:D

[RICHARD]

Cat tortellini
Bathed in a sauce of sunlight.
Is food for the eyes.
;)

[Barbara]

Filou says I prefer
Temptations, cranberry treats
food for my tummy.

Uncle Richard's package
Sara's and Sallyanne's gifts
so many good things!

The best however
is to have Mom and Dad back.
Signed Velcro Kitty;)

Now I needed to find another haiku for Kim's and Zoe's cat gifts but I am soooo jetlagged;)

[RICHARD]

No more vacation.
No more dad at home for me
Dad is back to work.

:(

I still get him on
Saturdays, Sundays, at night-
And to clean my box!!!

:D

[DJFyrewolf36]

Remus Kitty bum
In my way this AM, sigh
Dare I ask for less?

PS Richard, I like the last one ;)

[RICHARD]

My mid-day naptime
is spoiled, dad's gone back to work
The bed is ALL MINE.

:(

[RICHARD]

Edward saw me moping around after the So Cal BBQ..so he wrote a haiku for me.



Deep in mid winter,
My heart is buoyed by the thought
July will soon come.

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Edward saw me moping around after the So Cal BBQ..so he wrote a haiku for me.....


Wow, not only is your little guy adorable, he's talented, too.

;) :p Thanks for letting us know!

[RICHARD]

I make the payments
But Ed is the owner of
my new recliner.

:rolleyes: :confused: :mad:

[lbaker]

Stop rolling over, Mom.
You are making me dizzy at night
STAY and be still!
And then we will be alright
zzzzzzzz...

oh, "STAY" only works for dogs I guess

[RICHARD]

A warm snoring cat,
on your lap, is a perfect
way to end the day.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Threadbare furnature
missing TP from the roll
Gotta love my cat!

Edit: I just looked at page 1 of this thread, its been around sincd '02! :eek:

[RICHARD]

Cat stress management?
Eat, clean yourself up, find a
place to take a nap.:cool:

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Cat stress management?
Eat, clean yourself up, find a
place to take a nap.:cool:

Richard, this is a CLASSIC. Well done!

[marychan]

I Laughed out loud for all of them because most of them I can definitely relate to! Thanks sooooo much for sharing!

~Marychan

[Barbara]

Autumn winds. Filou
comes back under the cover
from sleeping outside.

Filou's wite sheepskin
is now much more attractive
than balcony chairs.

[RICHARD]

My life is not bad
a sleeping cat in my lap,
watching the sun set.

[RICHARD]

During a meeting,
Officious talk abounds
Cat hair on my sleeve
----------------------
I drift off to think
About what my cat is doing
While I sit here bored.
----------------------
A half hearted ear
on the topic of the day-
A smile in my heart.
-----------------------
I look at the clock
and think about stroking my
cat---not co-workers!!
;)

[RICHARD]

My new recliner
Supports my sleeping feline
I have to stand up.

Asleep on his back
Legs akimbo, he taunts me-
"I'm comfortable, dad!"

During his food break
I reclaim my rightful place-
"Ed, you can stand now!"

[DJFyrewolf36]

Originally posted by RICHARD
During a meeting,
Officious talk abounds
Cat hair on my sleeve
----------------------
I drift off to think
About what my cat is doing
While I sit here bored.
----------------------
A half hearted ear
on the topic of the day-
A smile in my heart.
-----------------------
I look at the clock
and think about stroking my
cat---not co-workers!!
;)


AMEN!!! Boy I've been here....

[RICHARD]

I keep my feet warm
with cat food and cat treats-
heat that’s 'cat produced'!
-----------------------------------------

My cat’s language
is nothing but chirps, meows
and LOTS of ‘cat love’!


:cool:

[RICHARD]

As winter sets in
I awaken to warm paws
climbing up my legs

Looking for that spot
Where Edward can knead some bread
then fall fast asleep.

:confused: :rolleyes: :D

[Pam]

Originally posted by RICHARD
During a meeting,
Officious talk abounds
Cat hair on my sleeve
----------------------
I drift off to think
About what my cat is doing
While I sit here bored.
----------------------
A half hearted ear
on the topic of the day-
A smile in my heart.
-----------------------
I look at the clock
and think about stroking my
cat---not co-workers!!
;)

I love this Richard. I will think of this the next time I see a cat hair on my sleeve while I am in an office meeting, rather than just dusting it off. We carry a little of them with us often, don't we. ;) Thanks for this warm and "fuzzy" thought.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Pam
I love this Richard. I will think of this the next time I see a cat hair on my sleeve while I am in an office meeting, rather than just dusting it off. We carry a little of them with us often, don't we. ;) Thanks for this warm and "fuzzy" thought.


I pluck it and start to play with it.

Far more interesting than most of the topics and people in the room!
----------------------------------------------------


When Ed and I go to mom's house the Edster HAS to love her purse..

Mom: I'm gonna kill the BOTH OF YOU!

Me: WHY?

Mom: I was at the bank and reached into my purse to get my wallet out and I look down. The counter is covered in cat hair....


Oops!!!

[lbaker]

A work meeting in the big room
Roll in your own chairs
Break for lunch, return
Guess whose chair is mine
The one with the cat & dog hairs
Of course

[slick]

This pillow is mine
I climb up and rest my head
On her flowing hair

------------------------------------------------

The foot of the bed
Is my little spot to sleep
And watch over her

-------------------------------------------------

With voice loud and clear
I make my point known to her
My bowl is empty

[RICHARD]

No reindeers, no snow
No freezing temperatures
This can't be Lapland!

No skis and no sleds
Only two warm thighs, a space
for a real fast nap

A place to climb on
A place to sleep the deepest,
THAT is my LAP land!!


:)

[nibblets]

Of course I choose to
curl up on you and snuggle
just when you need to leave.

[lizzielou742]

Two nawtee kitties
I love with all of my heart
Tito and Sophie

;)

[RICHARD]

O Feline! Crying
so early in the morning,
What can I get you???

:confused:

[lady_zana]

I loved this poem! I printed out a copy for myself and gave a copy to a friend. Then, I emailed a copy to my sister, who printed it out and in turn emailed it some cat-loving friends. Thanks for sharing!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by lady_zana
I loved this poem! I printed out a copy for myself and gave a copy to a friend. Then, I emailed a copy to my sister, who printed it out and in turn emailed it some cat-loving friends. Thanks for sharing!

The cost of printing out this material is.....


one haiku, written by you..

:D

[RICHARD]

CAT! Come back to bed!
The water falling outside
is called RAIN, silly!

:confused:

[slick]

Max, attracted to
a shiny piece of tin foil
Like all human males.

:D

[RICHARD]

Tin foil is shiny,
to capture a cat's fancy?
Shake a bag of treats!:D

----------------------------------

Warm cat, a cold night?
I sleep soundly listening
To my Edward snore.
:confused:

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Tin foil is shiny,
to capture a cat's fancy?
:rolleyes: Typical male!!!

[Barbara]

Tin foil or milk rings?
The best way to call me now
are cranberry treats:D

[RICHARD]

I cannot run fast
the monster is chasing me
Where can I run to?

I dream of danger
No chance! I cannot escape!
-Cat sleeps on my legs!

[RedHedd]

The food in my bowl
Is old, and more to the point
Contains no tuna.

----

So you want to play.
Will I claw at dancing string?
Your ankle's closer.

----

There's no dignity
In being sick - which is why
I don't tell you where.

----

Seeking solitude
I am locked in the closet.
For once I need you.

----

Tiny can, dumped in
Plastic bowl. Presentation,
One star; service: none.

----

Am I in your way?
You seem to have it backwards
This pillow's taken.

----

Your mouth is moving;
Up and down, emitting noise.
I've lost interest.

----

The dog wags his tail,
Seeking approval. See mine?
Different message.

----

My brain: walnut-sized.
Yours: largest among primates.
Yet, who leaves for work?

----

Most problems can be
Ignored. The more difficult
Ones can be slept through.

----

My affection is conditional.
Don't stand up,
It's your lap I love.

----

Cats can't steal the breath
Of children. But if my tail's
Pulled again, I'll learn.

----

I don't mind being
Teased, any more than you mind
A skin graft or two.

----

So you call this thing
Your "cat carrier." I call
These my "blades of death."

----

Toy mice, dancing yarn
Meowing sounds. I'm convinced
You're an idiot.

[lbaker]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I want to embroider this and hang it over my fireplace mantle............ :cool:

[RICHARD]

Turkey, cranberries
All of this delicious food...
Let me sniff your plate???
:D

[lbaker]

Sniff your plate
Sniff your feet

Give me something good to eat

Turkey, stuffing, gravy too
You love me and I love you

ahhhhh

[Barbara]

Turkey, cranberries?
What party are they having
there in the US?

Waiting for these treats
Filou's tail wags violently
while he says MEEEOOW!:D

[RICHARD]

'Recycled' cat food
Oozing up between my toes-
Not a good feeling!:eek:

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Barbara
Turkey, cranberries?
What party are they having
there in the US?




Filou, It's "thanks" day!
We all gather, eat food and
grow a huge stomach!

Turkey, cranberries,
Potatoes, gravy or ham-
Tables full of food!

It's time to gather
Families, friends and loved ones
to count our blessings!!

[RICHARD]

Mira! me gato
es muy hermoso y es
muy malo, tambien!

--------------------------

(look! my cat
is really handsome and he is
Really bad too!)

[lbaker]

Mira! Me gato is muy bonito
para es muy gordo :o

[RICHARD]

A bearded fat man
Made the paper, ribbon mess.
He was dressed in red.:confused:

[RICHARD]

Noise, fireworks and
I used to be really scared!
But it's the New Year!

[SparklingDiamond]

Those are hilarious! Unfortunately, I can't relate to them... no cats! :( aww...

[RICHARD]

Weekend of football-
A sleeping cat in my lap,
no rain in the sky!

[lbaker]

My purrfection..

A sleeping cat in my lap and one on my feet..

Several others, and DOGZ, scattered round, all asleep..

A fire in the fireplace, I'm toasty and warm..

A Kahlua and coffee will do me no harm... :rolleyes: ;)

[RICHARD]

Any cardboard box,
I can fit my body in.
Is where I will sleep.:D

[Barbara]

A small bread basket
is a comfortable bed
says lazy Filou.

[RICHARD]

Ed thinks that Filou
Is not lazy in the least,
merely sleep deprived.

[RICHARD]

who is that kitty?
That face in my porch doorway
Who is your daddy?;)

[RICHARD]

I can hardly wait,
to get into my driveway.
and see my kitty!

[RICHARD]

A cat-ropractor
Appointment for me last night.
My spine is aligned!
:D

[RICHARD]

Thunder and lightning?
I am a brave little cat!
Braver when I hide!:D

[lbaker]

MOM! you worked all weekend! We don't care about money
We don't even have pockets
We are angry
We missed you
We all want to sit on your lap at the same time
Where is your Pet Fur?
Where have you been?
We don't like W-O-R-K
That nasty four letter word

[RICHARD]

Dad, why the long face?
I only ran over you
when you were sleeping!

:rolleyes:

[Barbara]

Mom that's no earthquake
Filou only jumped on you
while you were sleeping!

[RICHARD]

I escape from Ed
In side of my dreamy brain-
wake up next to him.

:eek:

A real cat quake
is nothing more that one cat
running through the house!

:confused: :rolleyes:

[lbaker]

Imagine three or four
Or maybe more

Does the expression "Buffalo Herd"

Score?
20 paws, across the floor.

[RICHARD]

The Cat Pet Talkers
always view their little ones
as menu items.

Tortellini with
A side order of cat loaf.
"Cat food" for my eyes!!

[RICHARD]

No daily Pet Talk?
Life with no Pet Talk, is like
a world without air!!
:(

[Barbara]

pet talk with eddie
must be a bit better than
no pet talk at all;)

Hey guy, get yourself a 'puter at home;)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Barbara
pet talk with eddie
must be a bit better than
no pet talk at all;)

Hey guy, get yourself a 'puter at home;)


Computer at home.
Is too much, after a day
of keyboard at work!


I do have a computer at home!!
:)

[RICHARD]

A brand new keyboard
And an adaptor, IT WORKS!!!!!
LOOK OUT PETTALKERS!!!

[Barbara]

Intelligent cats
like Eddie manage Control
Alt Del with one paw:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Barbara
Intelligent cats
like Eddie manage Control
Alt Del with one paw:D


The bulk of Edster,
manages to cover the
rest of the keyboard!

[RICHARD]

Cat 'bits' and cat 'bytes'
A wireless mouse, mouse pad
Don't cater to cats!

A binary cat
figures out yes or no
or is on or off

But to his credit
My cat is smarter than your
Dell or IBM

Cells and DNA
Are far better than any
Plastic or metal

I do have a choice
On a cold night to cuddle
with a smart warm cat

A cold plastic pile
Of artificial smarts
has no heart or soul!!!!!

[RICHARD]

Halogen lighting
warms up my cold cold keyboard
for my napping cat.:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

halogen lighting
and my fake rubber wrist rest
let Ed sleep in peace.

:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Pet Talk BBQ
Gathering great pet owners
Goes by WAY too fast.:(

[RICHARD]

A cat in my lap
Making biscuits on my thigh.
I need a bandage.
:eek:

[RICHARD]

Winter's cold weather
Curls the spine of my cat-
Tortellini cat?

Tortellini cat-
nose covered by your tail.
Doesn't that tickle?

Sleeping pasta cat
Please don't take up the whole bed
I need beauty sleep!!:rolleyes: :eek: :o

[RICHARD]

I wake now, Daily
An organic heating pad.
Nestled next to me. ;)

[RICHARD]

The Cat-olympics
will open soon, the world's best!
gold medals for all? :D

[RICHARD]

My purrno habit
embarasses my father!
Gorgeous kitty tail! :D

[lbaker]

A cat blinks the eyes at you
It's "The Look"
Gold, Amber, Green, Blue
The cat blinks
For once in your life
It's all about you ~

[RICHARD]

Very Cold Cat Paws
On My Sleepy Exposed Skin
Evil Fun For Cats?

The Cat Fun Primer.
Break All The Expensive Stuff!
Ignore The Cheap Crap.


The Way To Stop Wars?
Sow The Ground With Hairballs-
Soldiers Go Barefoot!

How Does Your Furball
Figure Where You Are Going?
Always Underfoot!

The Smelly Wet Food
Is My Cat's Real Favorite.
Decent Smells, Ignored?

If I Was Not Here
Dad Would Be Writing Haiku
About Those Dumb Dogs!

I Am A Real Muse
Write Good Haiku About Me
Or I Will Scratch You

I Slumber Deeply
I Awake Very Rested
Cat Hair In My Mouth

Chasing The Sunlight
The Warmest Spots On The Floor
A Cat In Motion?

Spilling Your Water
On Freshly Mopped Floor Tiles.
My Feet Are All Wet.

You Climb My Body
Wake Me Up From My Dreaming.
Just To Say "meow"?

Who Knocked This Over?
Not Me! I Have Been Sleeping.
Look For Intruders!

Gravity Works Well
On Those Cats That Are Sleeping.
They Don't Move At All!

A Real Treat For You!
A Can Of Meaty Wet Food-
Stinky Poop For Me!

[Gin]

I have just read this entire thread. Your haikus are fantastic! I was inspired to try it myself. Here is the lame result..

Time for breakfast. Humans
still asleep. Cold nose on skin
Works every time.

[RICHARD]

a soft cat belly
fingers touch warm kitty fur
new scratch on my wrist. :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

ON MY DOWN JACKET
YOU SLEEP, DREAM AND CLEAN YOURSELF.
WHILE I FREEZE TO DEATH.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE
THE SOUL OF A HUGE TIGER
INSIDE A LITTLE CAT?

A fresh tootsie roll
and piles of clumping litter
my work, never done!

[RICHARD]

Oh dozing white cat.
beautiful and peaceful cat.
Why are you evil? ;)

[lbaker]

I know cats don't ask why
I didn't know
cats can cry..
with me

[RICHARD]

Houdini? My cat
is more Evel Knevil
A cat dare devil! :confused: :eek: :mad:

[RICHARD]

Cats, the pets that bring
worlds and people together.
too bad they stay home! :(

[dionne]

watching whiskers twitch
little kitty a-snoring
watching kitty dreams

[RICHARD]

Back Home Safe And Sound
Our Cats Can't Get Enough Love
"please Never Leave Us!"

We Waited Too Long
Where Were You, What Did You See?
Can We Smell Your Bags?

Is That Cat We Smell?
Cats? You Were With Other Cats?
Cheating On Us, Eh?

Now Wait A Second.
What Is That Smell, Some Cat Treats?
All Is Forgiven!

[Barbara]

We didn't expect you
Do we really know you guys?
Oh wait a minute!

If I push my head
Right into your face you will
Smell like me again

I lie on your legs
That will teach you not to move
Stay here furrever

These treats are nice things-
It's better to have you here
Now and furrever.

[Sevaede]

Oh pretty kitty,
why do you make so many poops,
They sure are smelly.

[RICHARD]

The World Cup (Of Milk)
I represent the U.S.
In milk ring football.

My pitch is the floor.
Under the oven my goal.
My paws my weapons.

I dribble smartly,
Paw to paw across the field
Setting up my shot.

The chair legs defend,
A trash can stands in my way
Be Gone, Defenders!

To the goal I move.
deft paws I am a master!
Watch this shot Pele!

Beckenbauer? LEARN!
Maradona, Ronaldo,
Lalas and Kaka!

Zindane? Les blues?
Bend it like that Beckham chap?
My style is my own...



2 b continued! ;)

[RICHARD]

Zindane? headbumpies?
You need more technique
You are way too rough

I follow the ring
I check the goal for my shot.
a beautiful goal!

The game just started
My milk ring has disappeared.
Under the oven

The ref is my dad
Too lazy to move the stove
The game is over?

Well give me a treat
Or a sweet world cup of milk
Victory is sweet!!

[ShylanHal]

Being a cat I
Should have a tendancy to
stay out of the snow

But I can't help but
Run out and glomp any stray grass
poking through the white

Sometimes I don't mind
That my paws get wet for my
Pet has towels ready


Teehee!

My purrsonal favorite was actually in the first post

"You're always typing
Well, let's see you ignore me
Sitting on your hands."

Clover did that so many times when I let her sit on my lap secretly at our apartment. She even laid down on them, much to my annoyance and my friend's, who I was chatting with via Yahoo.

[RICHARD]

white, hot cat is sprawled
On the cool floor tiles napping.
No heat wave down there.

Ed, the coolest cat
takes the temperature in stride.
Exposed fat belly.

Rolled onto his back.
asleep and never sweating
Even in fur coat! :confused:

[RICHARD]

Cat Haiku writers
Are your children that passive?
I need some cat verse!

[softballgirl11]

Those are Great. I can relate. I love this one

I need a new toy.
Tail of a black dog keeps good time.
Pounce! Good dog! Good dog!

I have 2 black dogs with fluffy tails and my cats love to play with them.

[Barbara]

Big Tigris sleeping
in Beanie Babies' basket
all afternoon long.

Filou where are you?
Hidden in aunt Vio's tent
sleeping just as well.

After lots of sun
rainy days are abck and we
need to keep us warm.

[RICHARD]

warm hiding places
we need to rest for later!
The night is play time! :eek:

[Barbara]

Having slept all day
we feel playful and goofy
all full moon night long :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

cat that worships sun
Where does your loyalty lie?
"I chase those moonbeams!" ;)

[RICHARD]

Moonbeam caressing
The silent guard at my door.
COME BACK TO BED, ED!

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Darkness settling
the sleeping cat awakens
come on dad, let's play.


Moon beans light the scene
My cat gazing out the door.
the 'lunatic' waits!

Ed waxes and wanes.
His own crazy cat cycle.
Full moon? NO, FOOL CAT! ;)

[dionne]

i am going
to do this with all smileys
emphasizing subjects


sleeping on my face
face of the great Roo-Buttness
cat hairs in my nose :rolleyes:

rub the tummy time
i know youre sleeping, so what?
time to pay you back ;)

i am up again!
time to get my exercise
you! make up your mind! :mad:

sweet little cat paw
i love to watch it curl
sleep, my angel. sleep. :)

my name is abby.
yes, i know everything.
watch me lick my butt. :o

pointed at the sky
the little fuzzy tummy
MEOW! i say! pet me. :p

i see you there, mom.
on your strange little box thing
talking about me? :cool:

[dionne]

little broken tail
where is my equilibrium?
damn sliding glass door :(

whiskers twitch. and paws.
where do you go when you dream?
dream mice, and tuna? :confused:

had a heart attack
you fell off the porch today
all fours, thank goddess. :eek:

your purring faces
fur so soft, you gaze at me
i am yours, my loves :D

i love this haiku
for you, great PT people
i hope you liked these

[lbaker]

He melds himself into my lap
As only a cat can do
As if it were built this way just for him
I guess it was

I smooth
He purrs
This
We both know
Is bliss

[RICHARD]

Edwards albedo
His bright fur in the moon light
Ghost?, no, a white cat!

[RICHARD]

Dog days of summer?
No season named for us cats?
Feline days of Fall? :D

[RICHARD]

Are you "SIRIUS"?
We want are own time of year!
Acknowledgement, Please? :eek:

[ShylanHal]

I forgot, oopsie
She got mad, stalked off on me
Carrying the toy...-eee?

Playin' alone ain't
as much fun as playin' with
you, my lov'n meowmie.

"If you want me play'n,
Bring it over, lil' Clover,
I will play with you"

Okay, I forgive,
Here's the toy, now play with me
I love you meowmie!


(( These were inspired by Clover when she - the smartest cat in the world - listened to what I said and actually brought me a toy when I said to her, "If you want me to play with you, bring it over." and she brought it over, putting her paw in my hand as if she forgave my horrid sin of ignoring her. ))

[Reachoutrescue]

THAT WAS GREAT. ALL OF THEM ARE SOOOOOOO TRUE!! STILL SMILING ABOUT THAT THREAD!! ;)

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Those are wonderful! :D

[RICHARD]

Pluto? Demoted!
My dad is mad, Let me see.....
I give him a "Moon".


Please try to smile, Dad!"
"Ed, Not moon, planet or star.
That is Uranus." :rolleyes: :eek: :confused: :(

[RICHARD]

Domesticated?
Wild cats, tamed and brought indoors.
My cat still needs work! :eek:

[RICHARD]

Moving water dish?
Please watch your step as you walk.
Thanks for the warning!

My two days of pain.
My achilles heel, exposed.
My love for my cat!

[RICHARD]

Jumping graceful cat
arching rainbow of white fur
Hey you, GET DOWN NOW!

------------------
It's only sliced ham
Your nose inside my sandwicch
Mayonaisse whiskers?!

------------

Sleeping in my chair
I warmed it up just for you.
I think I'll just stand.

------------------

You're king of the house.
I am just your man servant
A can opener?

[RICHARD]

A white cat boa
twitching, snoring on my neck.
Sleep tight little one :rolleyes: :confused:

[RICHARD]

Sleeping sunny cat.
Soak up the autumn sunshine
Winter approaches

[cassiesmom]

L-o-l!

[cassiesmom]

If Cassie wrote haiku:

I would like a treat.
Preferably, from a can...
Tuna, tuna, please.

It is time to play.
Fishing pole toy, please, right here.
Until I am bored.

And now I shall nap
On your nice, clean laundry stack
Right from the dryer.


=^. .^=

One more (added later)
You love me so much,
'Cause I bring you so much joy,
Mom, I love you, too.

[RICHARD]

Weekly ritual?
The magic warming machine!
Nice! on a cold day!

Clean folded clothing
Toasty warm from the dryer.
Wake me up later?

[RICHARD]

Indoor Tree Climbing?
A sport if ever there was!
Hey look out below!

The Christmas Spirit.
Alive and well at my house.
Dad, clean up the mess?

[Barbara]

Yummy pine needles
I eat a lot of them so
I can vomit now.

Roman emperors
were using peacock feathers
Pine needles will do.

[RICHARD]

Don't have time to shop
To gift wrap or decorate
What to give parents?

Pine needled hairballs
Christmas gift to mom and dad!
Home made is the best! ;)

[Barbara]

My unca Richard
Can read my mind as Eddie
Taught him all he knows ;)

[RICHARD]

A cat whisperer?
Or the anticipation
of an evil thought??

[RICHARD]

potted poinsettas
hanging christmas cards, lights, tree?
My own cat playground? :eek:

[columbine]

An uppercase Q
Purring and swishing his tail
Patient, waits for U

[RICHARD]

One six hour nap
In front of a fireplace-
Caliente gato! :eek:

[cassiesmom]

Wrapping Christmas gifts,
Roll of paper, tags and tape
Kitty cat playtime!

Writing Christmas cards,
Swat the pen out of Mom's hand...
Ha, ha! Gotcha, Mom!

Winter time is here
Cassie loves to watch the snow
Falling softly down.

[RICHARD]

infra red scanner
Homes in on my body heat
Let me sleep, Edward! :eek:

Some midnight snacking?
kneading bread dough on my back.
Four in the morning?

[RICHARD]

Photosynthesis?
I search out the sunny spot
Warm nap in afternoon?

[RICHARD]

A cold windy night
Four warm paws, stuck to my side
Oh, please watch the claws? :eek:

[cassiesmom]

Writing out some bills --
Ball point pen, make the check out.
POW! Pens are cat toys.

[cassiesmom]

Two degrees outside,
Cat in window, looking out…
Does she feel the cold?

Electric blanket
Meant to keep a person warm,
Kitty takes over.

Three o’clock AM
Cold nose nudges my warm hand;
Cat wants warm bed too.

[RICHARD]

Un frio gato?
Calientito en cama-
Hacele campito!

(A cold cat?
Warm in bed
Give it a little room!)
:confused:

[Barbara]

Un chaton tout froid?
Alors reviens dans mon lit.
La chaleur pour tous ;)

(An all cold kitty?
So come in my bed
warmth for everyone)

[RICHARD]

Un chaton tout froid?
Alors reviens dans mon lit.
La chaleur pour tous ;)

(An all cold kitty?
So come in my bed
warmth for everyone)


:D :D :D :D :D

[cassiesmom]

Five o'clock A.M.
Sleeping person, hungry cat,
Wake up! I need food!

Five fifteen A.M.
Awake human, sated cat
Sleeping in warm bed.

[RICHARD]

Five o'clock A.M.
Sleeping person, hungry cat,
Wake up! I need food!

Five fifteen A.M.
Awake human, sated cat
Sleeping in warm bed.


Then, at six o'clock
Four paws on my cranium.
Hey, Goodbye Sandman!

[JuniorxMyxLove]

You're always typing
Well, let's see you ignore me
Sitting on your hands.

YEAH! Look at her!
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/xxOHFxx/lex-lex004.jpg
I'm sitting at the computer in this. Iwas typing, but she marched up and flopped on my arm. I had to take a picture of it :] Enjoy!

You locked me in here!
I was just taking a nap!
Let me out right now!

I'm taking a nap
What do you think you're doing?
Getting up? No way!

[cassiesmom]

Five o'clock A.M.
Sleeping person, hungry cat,
Wake up! I need food!

Five fifteen A.M.
Awake human, sated cat
Sleeping in warm bed.

Then, at six o'clock
Four paws on my cranium.
Hey, Goodbye Sandman!

Five o'clock P.M.
This is from 12 hours ago!
I hate leftovers, Mom!

[cassiesmom]

cat rear maybe a
sign of love but i prefer
the end with whiskers
:)

Cat jumps onto bed
Head bumps, then a sign of love
That "one-eyed salute"

[cassiesmom]

Mom, I lost my mouse!
It is underneath the fridge,
I did not hit it there.

I don't want that mouse!
That is not my favorite one!
Get my favorite one.

Mom, you look quite odd
On your stomach on the floor
Finding my toy mouse.

[RICHARD]

Soft kitty snoring
thrums against my sleeping brain
Cat paw in my eye! :rolleyes:

[caffeitina]

Those are great! My favorite is the elevator butt one.

[cassiesmom]

Mom bought me Cat Grass!
Eating some helps my hair-balls,
Mom does not like that.

[cassiesmom]

Those are great! My favorite is the elevator butt one.


Join in and write a few!

[caffeitina]

Sure. Sounds fun :) Here are a few written in honor of my two furballs.

------------------------------
A squirrel outside
Mouse with a fluffy tail
Would make a fun toy
-----------------------------
Food dish is empty
From our tasty midnight snack
Time to wake Mom--Now!
------------------------------
The big leather chair
Makes a better scratching post
Softer on my claws
------------------------------
Dad bought Mom flowers
Maybe just a taste or two...
Yummy! Salad bar!
------------------------------
Howard loves catnip
Runs around the apartment
Now it's time to sleep
------------------------------
Luna strikes a pose
She's the prettiest kitty
Look, but just don't touch
------------------------------
A string hanging there
Attached to mom's blue hoodie
Pounce! The string is mine!

[lvpets2002]

:) ;) OMG did my girls contact you on that this is me all the time on the floor in front of the refrigerater.. Too funny :D
Mom, I lost my mouse!
It is underneath the fridge,
I did not hit it there.

I don't want that mouse!
That is not my favorite one!
Get my favorite one.

Mom, you look quite odd
On your stomach on the floor
Finding my toy mouse.

[RICHARD]

Sucking up the sun
Recharging cat batteries
Must step around you! :eek:

[cassiesmom]

Sure. Sounds fun :)
------------------------------
Dad bought Mom flowers
Maybe just a taste or two...
Yummy! Salad bar!
------------------------------



lvpets2002 - your girls didn't contact me :) but Cassie likes to play mousies in the kitchen. I think it is because they slide better on the tile. Every now and again she will bop one underneath the refrigerator and then she'll sulk until I retrieve it. She must have half a dozen but she has a couple of favorites that she plays with the most and those are the ones that seem to end up beneath the fridge. And, caffeitina, did MY girl contact YOU?! She LOVES it when we have flowers in the house. That doesn't happen often, though because I only have a couple places I can set a vase of flowers where she can't get at it somehow! Stinker. I love her to pieces.

[cassiesmom]

Cat lets you pet her
Only when she says you can:
"Okay, pet me now."

You leave for work soon?
Tough! I said you could pet me.
You must pet me now.

I'm so glad you're home!
Pet me! Play with me! Feed me!
You are beat? Too bad.

Cat is in charge here.
Cat determines home routine.
Cat's staff must comply.

Cassie Cat and me
Ten years together this year,
I am glad she's mine.

[caffeitina]

lvpets2002 - your girls didn't contact me :) but Cassie likes to play mousies in the kitchen. I think it is because they slide better on the tile. Every now and again she will bop one underneath the refrigerator and then she'll sulk until I retrieve it. She must have half a dozen but she has a couple of favorites that she plays with the most and those are the ones that seem to end up beneath the fridge. And, caffeitina, did MY girl contact YOU?! She LOVES it when we have flowers in the house. That doesn't happen often, though because I only have a couple places I can set a vase of flowers where she can't get at it somehow! Stinker. I love her to pieces.

I see you have a veggie lover too. My Howard thinks he's a vegan. Won't eat cheese or meat....he even refused a piece of shrimp once! His favorite treats are rasains (only on special occasions) or to clean out the bowl after Jim or I eat rainbow sherbert. And, of course, salad! My plants are all up high where he can't get them (not even by jumping), but occasionally I'll have a vase of flowers, and then Howard couldn't be happier.

[cassiesmom]

Tortellini with
A side order of cat loaf.
"Cat food" for my eyes!!

absolutely

[cassiesmom]

Mom, where have you been?
Visiting another cat?
You don't smell like me.

I will rub myself
Up against your trouser legs
So you'll smell like me.

You wear nice cologne
But it is not "Eau de Me";
That one smells the best.

Schmoozle, Cassie Cat
While I pet you on the floor...
Phew! You need a bath!

I take out the Kitty Wipes,
Cassie knows what's coming next,
Quickly runs and hides.

[RICHARD]

The cat of my dreams-
Walks across my inert form
Breakfast-in one hour?


"One whole hour to wait?
Dude, wake your sleepy arse up!"
BREAKFAST COMING UP! :eek:

[lbaker]

A little salty taste is fine
But not if from your tears
Let me lick them away
And pull the corners of your mouth up
With my love ~ *purrrrrrr rumble*

[RICHARD]

My really white cat
Now tinged gray from the outdoors.
Bath drawn, It awaits.

Meowing loudly.
Why did you get me all wet?
Do not like water!

A short walk outdorrs-
Turned your fur just plain dirty.
Pristine once again!

A short lesson learned
Do not go out without DAD!
Or a bath follows! :D

[cassiesmom]

MILO:

Orange tabby boy
Playing with a catnip mouse,
What a precious cat.


CASSIE:
Ten o'clock PM,
Cassie Cat would like to play;
I would like to sleep.

[lbaker]

"Would like to sleep!?"
Perchance to dream.
What fools these mortals be ~
A cat dream.
WATCH OUT!!

[RICHARD]

My cat is my life.
Unpredictable furball?
No, my sanity!

[RICHARD]

who snores the loudest?
Either me or the Edster?
Who cares? I'm asleep!

[cassiesmom]

who snores the loudest?
Either me or the Edster?
Who cares? I'm asleep!

Why are you asleep?
I say that it's time to play!
Wake up! Play with me!

4 AM, still dark
Birds are chirping, clear and loud;
Cassie listens too.

You're asleep again?
I need food, can't open can;
Need your thumbs for that.

[RICHARD]

You're asleep again?
I need food, can't open can;
Need your thumbs for that.

Opposing digits?
Sink your claws into my skin.
Will open can now!

[RICHARD]

Belly up on couch.
Cooling privates on hot day?
Legs spread, in the air! :eek:

[cassiesmom]

4:15 AM,
Last night's food is still in dish;
Leftovers are BAD.

What's this in my dish?
Friskies Mixed Grill yet again?
I want Fancy Feast!

Mom got a new plant --
Eight bucks at the garden store;
Think I'll have a taste.

[RICHARD]

The white clipped cat hairs
Dance on streams of pure sunlight.
Dad's not that tidy. :eek:

-----------------
Dad gave me a trim
He's cut my hair in stages.
No real bald spots-yet! :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Chicken and mayo?
What are those green things in there?
I'm a carnivore! :mad:

Herbs and vegetables?
Why not serve me some tofu?
I am no health nut!

[cassiesmom]

I must follow you
Closely. Right between your feet.
Don't step on my tail!

[cassiesmom]

Chicken and mayo?
What are those green things in there?
I'm a carnivore!

Mom is making lunch.
Tuna salad, give me some!
Take the green things out!

[RICHARD]

Staring at the wall.
Cat what are you looking at?
"haha, Made you look!"

--------------

My cat says "meow"
Translated it could mean anything.
Some how I do know! :D

[RICHARD]

The earth shakes and quakes
The Edster moves to and fro...
Is it over, Dad? :eek:

[RICHARD]

Modified meatloaf?
The cool tile floor is relief.
For my heated bits?

Splay legged today.
The thermometers don't lie!
Dog days, over soon? :confused:

[cassiesmom]

Modified meatloaf?
The cool tile floor is relief.
For my heated bits?

Splay legged today.
The thermometers don't lie!
Dog days, over soon? :confused:

Edster, just you wait
Fall will come, you'll warm yourself
Snuggling with your Dad.

[RICHARD]

Edster, just you wait
Fall will come, you'll warm yourself
Snuggling with your Dad.




Cooler weather? Soon!
Snuggling with my cool cat?
Waking with cat hair? :D

[cassiesmom]

Finicky kitty.
I like it! I don't like it!
Cat's tastes change each day.

[RICHARD]

Cats flip flop faster
than any politician!
Their perogative!

[RICHARD]

Chasing laser dot.
My dad finds this amusing.
O.K. laugh fat head!

Dad at the controls
He makes sure I don't catch it!
Why does he do that?

I search all the dots,
On all home appliances!
Red dot above bed!

A midnite attack!
He sleeps, I'll step on his groin.
Now we are even! :eek:

[RICHARD]

The glass shattering
wakens me from my deep sleep.
Where's the broom? Dustpan?

Ed does know enough!
Watch out! Broken glass on floor!
It's gravity's fault!

Dad, I just walked by....
And the glass exploded!
Why would I bother your sleep?

[cassiesmom]

Bedtime, October 7th ...

Still so warm outside
I turn A.C. on - Cat still
snuggles up with me

[RICHARD]

Cat hair in my mouth.
The weather changes to cold.
Fur piece on my head. :eek:

[cassiesmom]

Cat stares intently
Under refrigerator
Watching who-knows-what?

[lbaker]

He asked
Her kitten
To pet and purr
She eyed his puss
And screamed
"WHAT FUR"!

Burma Shave

[RICHARD]

Cat stares intently
Under refrigerator
Watching who-knows-what?

Across the kitchen floor
A lost milk ring hockey puck.
'Mom, A little hand?"

[cassiesmom]

I awaken to
Find my little grey meat-loaf
Purring next to me.

[RICHARD]

I awaken to
Find my little grey meat-loaf
Purring next to me.

Purring grey meatloaf?
Not fun to find in a fridge!
But a joy in bed! :)

[cassiesmom]

Cassie's tail moves fast --
Smacks me in the face when I
Love on her too much.

[cassiesmom]

Richard watches sport
On TV ... He leaves his chair,
Edster moves right in.

Underneath the coat
So white and fluffy, I think
Ed is a wise soul.

[cassiesmom]

Hidden in plain sight
Edster’s safe indoors. That is
Perfect cat-mouflage.

[cassiesmom]

====> bounce for Richard

[cassiesmom]

Meowm, last Friday night
Chinese restaurant chicken...
Let's get that again!

Supermarket bags!
Did you bring my favorite--
Baby food turkey?

Meowmy, what is this?
Friskies canned? I don't want that.
I'd prefer tuna.

[slick]

Five-thirty a.m.
I wake to a soggy mess
Hairball on bedspread.

Walk into kitchen
Another puke pile on rug
Happy Monday Mom.

[caffeitina]

Petmas is almost here!
Mom got us a catnip mouse
Snoop in present bag.

Shhhh! Won't tell Luna
That I founded our present
Finders keepers, right?

Oh no! She found it
Now I'll have to share the mouse
Unless I hide it

Stash mouse under stove
So now Luna can't find it
It's mine mine all mine!

(signed: Howard)

[caffeitina]

Petmas is almost here!
Mom got us a catnip mouse
Snoop in present bag.

Shhhh! Won't tell Luna
That I founded our present
Finders keepers, right?

Oh no! She found it
Now I'll have to share the mouse
Unless I hide it

Stash mouse under stove
So now Luna can't find it
It's mine mine all mine!

(signed: Howard)

[RICHARD]

A fireplace cat
Ed watches for Santa Claus.
Put out the fire, Dad! :(

[cassiesmom]

Eight o'clock A.M.
It is time to leave for work,
Cat meows, "Stay with me!"

Six o'clock P.M.
Cat demands my attention
"I'm glad you're home, Mom."

[RICHARD]

Five-thirty a.m.
I wake to a soggy mess
Hairball on bedspread.

Walk into kitchen
Another puke pile on rug
Happy Monday Mom.

Squishy waterlogged
Cat hair licked from their fur
oozes thru my toes.



(Ugh, that even grossed me out.)

[RICHARD]

Cuddly warm furball
Sidekick during bout with flu
Kitty medicine. :D

[cassiesmom]

Flu sidekick gave Dad
Ouchies where it really hurt...
Nice to meet you --- CLAUDE!


Cassie has me trained.
Food at 4 AM each day
Sometimes earlier.

Two new spots on rug.
Cassie Cat has barfed again.
Get out the Resolve.

And I always think of this one (which I didn't write) when Cassie does it:
You must scratch me there!
Yes, above my tail...
Behold! Elevator butt.

[RICHARD]

Culinary cat
Really loves toast and cream cheese
GET OUT OF MY PLATE!

[RICHARD]

Your laser pointer.
Let's play a little longer.
Where is the super glue? :eek:

[moosmom]

With six cats, I can relate to every single Haiku!! Laughing my arse off this morning. Needed a good laugh!

[cassiesmom]

Cassie:
I don't need cat toys.
I would rather play with things
Found around the house.

Milo:
Look at my cat toys!
Kept in a basket for me,
I play with them all.

[RICHARD]

My dirt brown cat.
Angel with a dirty face.
Brings outdoors inside.

A late night escape
A grand tour of property.
Grounded for two days. :mad:

[RICHARD]

Sleep interupted.
Crazy cat late night attacks.
I'm sleepy no more.

When the cat's away
I can get my beauty sleep.
So do all the mice!

[RICHARD]

Your warm cat belly,
When I snatch you off the floor-
Treat for my fingers.

----------

That cat metronome
Your tail keeps feline tempos
Sweeping cross my face!

[cassiesmom]

Cassie:
Meowm has a new job.
She's home early, which means more
Time to spend with me!

[RICHARD]

a cat and cardboard
strange magnetic reaction.
Why do they love it?

[RICHARD]

Exotic belly
Heat exchange or showing off?
Airing out caboose!

Tufts of belly hair.
the hidden side of my cat
Exposed for moment.

Is it heat or play?
That gives us view of our cats?
Who cares! BELLY RUB!!!!

[cassiesmom]

Cat sees cardboard box
Private hideaway, hops in.
Good place for a nap.

Deferential cat
Shows her backside to me,
I prefer her face!

[RICHARD]

Poop scoopin' boogie
Every cat owner knows dance!
Just watch where you step?:eek::p

[RICHARD]

Ed's up at the dawn.
Making loud cat box noises.
Dad! Now clean it up!;)

[cassiesmom]

Ed's up at the dawn.
Making loud cat box noises.
Dad! Now clean it up!;)

4:30 AM...
Dig, dig in the litter pan...
Why, cat, at this hour?

Broken ankle means
Cast, crutches, stay with parents.
How I miss my cat!

[columbine]

Good morning, sweetheart!
Not ready to feed me yet?
OK, let's snuggle.

[RICHARD]

The cat haiku thread.
forgotten? resurrected?
Always fun to browse!:)

[cassiesmom]

Good morning, sweetheart!
Not ready to feed me yet?
OK, let's snuggle.

Not ready for me?
Meowmom, you should ALWAYS be
ready to feed me!

Writing Christmas cards,
Cassie Cat sits next to me,
Purring as I write.

[cassiesmom]

Meowmie got a job.
She leaves home each day - I wish
she'd stay home with ME!

[cassiesmom]

RICHARD's leetle fren
Stops by for daily visits,
What a pretty cat!

http://petoftheday.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=41792&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1235608307

Background here: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=150964

[RICHARD]

THanks!

I was thinking about this thread yesterday. You beat me to it!

[katladyd]

The other cat's food
Looks much better than mine does
It is time to steal

[RICHARD]

The other cat's food
Looks much better than mine does
It is time to steal

A "cat" burglar
Strikes at an opportune time!
What time is food served?:eek:

---------

My Best little 'fren'
Has the schedule down pat!
Get out and feed me!:D

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I wish I could write
haikus about my 2 cats
but it's just too hard. :D

[RICHARD]

I wish I could write
haikus about my 2 cats
but it's just too hard. :D

Haiku is easy.
It's 5-7-5 syllables
And Favorite cat!;)

[katladyd]

It is eight thirty
Here come Elegant Medleys
Is he getting more?

[Karen]

Posed in the window
Like a decorator piece
Pretty, but don't touch

Trillian flees when
Company arrives, we're not
Allowed to admire

Tuxedo beauty
Once abandoned as a kit
Now is a loved cat

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Inka says she's hungry
no food in bowl anymore...
Come mom, and FEED me!!!!!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

ignored injury
caused him to limp for some time
muscle tone lacking

rescued anyway
and now has forever home
plus some needed care

Havoc's FHO
went well and he's on the mend
will use 4 legs soon!

[columbine]

I am so itchy!
I really need GOURMET food.
Ahh, that's much better.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

Toby eats so much
I sometimes call him "Tubby"
do cats enjoy puns?:p

Havoc takes his time.
Each tasty bite is enjoyed....
'til Toby wants more

Now fed sep'rately,
Havoc can eat in his cage
Toby-free dining!

[katladyd]

I sit in the window
Soaking up the warm sunbeams
Till it's time to eat

[RICHARD]

Toby eats so much
I sometimes call him "Tubby"
do cats enjoy puns?:p




A real "fat" cat-
Only eats what you will serve.;)
No SOUTH BEACH for them!

[RICHARD]

A funny feeling?
I may be a 'Dad" real soon.
Leetle Fren looking "FAT"!:eek::D

Saw her on the porch.
Startled her during feeding.
Is starting to show?:confused:

[cassiesmom]

Cloudy, rainy day
Cat expects me to cater
to her every whim.

[RICHARD]

Nervous little fren?
Comes closer every day!
Want to give a scritch!!:D

[RICHARD]

Time for Summer clip
What 'do' will Ed sport this year?
I won't drink and trim!

[cassiesmom]

Ed is the Big Cheese
At his house, give or take
the toy that proves it!


Fourth of July - cat
hides from loud noises; it will
all be over soon!

[Karen]

The fireworks boom
There is no cat in this house
Don't let fur fool you

Under the bed's a
Monster with big wide black eyes
Careful, it's got claws!