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trishtrash

poetry break

Nov 25, 2008 21:10

Catmint Teaby Ciaran Carson ( Read more... )

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jaelle_n_gilla November 26 2008, 21:23:20 UTC

catmint tea? I wish I had a picture from the time I found my cat head first in an almot empty cup of tea, licking the peppermint off the bottom...

trishtrash November 27 2008, 13:05:01 UTC

Neither of my cats like human drinks... human food on the other hand must always be offered in case it is pleasing to the furry ones.

edith_jones November 27 2008, 04:08:54 UTC

I loved that first poem. Didn't make it through the second - the length was too daunting. But the first one was inspired.

trishtrash November 27 2008, 09:31:16 UTC

"For he counteracts the Devil, who is death, by brisking about the life."

The first poem is a new find for me, and reminded me of the second.

It was written in the 18th Century, by Christopher Smart; whenever I read poetry about cats I come back to this to enjoy the rhythm of repetition and lovely turns of phrase. "For he can spraggle upon waggle at the word of command." Hee!