Vanity

sorenbarrett

My black cat dressed in a fine suit of fur would chase no rat just sit and purr
Grooming all day he had no desire to play, with being dapper he did concur
My dog enamored by him, made advances by licking his lower limb
Feeling bedeviled his hair now disheveled, the romance now looked grim

 

After weeks of such an advance the proud cat lost his pants
Naked below, anxiety did show lack of a covering that God grants
He took residence on top of the fridge, an abode without a bridge
Rapunzel let down your hair met with a stare neither would move a smidge

 

So with a great deal of remorse, moving had become his only recourse
No bag to pack but the fur on his back, he left this amorous race course
He found a place down the street, without romance so sweet
With pants on again, like other men when he sees the dog he sounds retreat

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  • arqios

    This vivid fable of a dapper cat undone by canine infatuation brilliantly skewers vanity with perfect comedic timing. I adore how your clever rhymes and playful twists invite us to chuckle at pride’s folly ...keep spinning these charming tales! 🙏🏻🕊️

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much Cryptic it would be one thing if I invented it but a true tale it is. My English Bulldog took a liking to licking my cat and the cat lost all his bottom fur. Not being able to stand it any longer the cat moved down the street to live with my neighbor and grew back his fur. I appreciate your reading and kind words of comment.

    • Friendship

      The poem "Vanity" revolves around the theme of pride and its consequences. It explores the humorous dynamics between a dapper cat and a dog who becomes infatuated with him. The poem touches on topics such as self-image, romantic advances, and the awkwardness of relationships, ultimately highlighting the cat's struggle with vanity and his decision to flee from unwanted attention.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Friendship for the read and interpretation of this poem it is most appreciated.

        • Friendship

          You're very welcome, Sorenbarrtt

        • Jerry Reynolds

          Good write, SB. Enjoyed the read.

        • Poetic Licence

          Very entertaining and well captured in the write, I have seen a dog and cat have this type of relationship, the dog wishing to be a bit more amorous than the cat would like, enjoyed the read

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Tobani for your read and continued support

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • Lorna

              So funny.........laughed out loud! Poor cat............

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and kind words of encouragement

              • RSM0812

                An entertaing story written in prose. Nice work.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you very much your read and kind words are most appreciated

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Interspeces interaction can be a funny thing - and this certainly is; good for you, Soren.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Dave your encouragement is always most appreciated

                  • Lorenz

                    I once had an autistic cat .We understood perfectly .

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Lorenz I appreciate your words of support and encouragement

                      • Lorenz

                        I especially hope you appreciate my offbeat sens of humor !

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Touche my friend

                        • orchidee

                          A fine write SB. Donald Duck wears no...... underwear! Oops. lol.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            I noticed that as a child but my parents told me not to speak of it. Thanks so much for the read Orchi

                          • Tony Grannell

                            Hello, Soren,

                            A feline fashionista fleeing the amorous dog. I feel sorry for the poor dog, a love unrequited. A most humorous offering in your usual excellent style and a true tale to boot.

                            Fond regards,

                            Tony.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Tony for the read and yes and the tail or tale got out of hand dog gone it. Appreciate your support my friend

                            • Neville



                              I guess you could say she was tickled pink soren .. I'm pretty sure my pooch is pawtistic .. she only licks what she pre-furrs or she likes a lot .. but then, its a dogs life innit .. Neville

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Ya got me there mate thanks so much for the read and words of support they are always appreciated

                              • Kevin Hulme

                                Enjoyable Read. Thank you.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much for your read and kind words of support

                                • Teddy.15

                                  lol that's hilarious, all's well that ends well. 🤣 Brilliantly written. Love the imagery. 🌹

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much Teddy I always appreciate your read and kind words of encouragement



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