Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2009

September1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

September 5, 2009



Good Morning, Everyone!!

Happy Saturday Caturday.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY CATURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

Macavity - The Mystery Cat

Macavity's a Mystery Cat: he's called the Hidden Paw--
For he's the master criminal who can defy the Law.
He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard, the Flying Squad's despair:
For when they reach the scene of crime--Macavity's not there!

Macavity, Macavity, there's no on like Macavity,
He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity.
His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare,
And when you reach the scene of crime--Macavity's not there!
You may seek him in the basement, you may look up in the air-
- But I tell you once and once again, Macavity's not there!

Macavity's a ginger cat, he's very tall and thin;
You would know him if you saw him, for his eyes are sunken in.
His brow is deeply lined with thought, his head is highly doomed;
His coat is dusty from neglect, his whiskers are uncombed.
He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake;
And when you think he's half asleep, he's always wide awake.

Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
For he's a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
You may meet him in a by-street, you may see him in the square--
But when a crime's discovered, then Macavity's not there!

He's outwardly respectable. (They say he cheats at cards.)
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard's.
And when the larder's looted, or the jewel-case is rifled,
Or when the milk is missing, or another Peke's been stifled,
Or the greenhouse glass is broken, and the trellis past repair--
Ay, there's the wonder of the thing! Macavity's not there!

And when the Foreign Office finds a Treaty's gone astray,
Or the Admiralty lose some plans and drawings by the way,
There may be a scap of paper in the hall or on the stair--
But it's useless of investigate--Macavity's not there!
And when the loss has been disclosed, the Secret Service say:
"It must have been Macavity!"--but he's a mile away.
You'll be sure to find him resting, or a-licking of his thumbs,
Or engaged in doing complicated long division sums.

Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macacity,
There never was a Cat of such deceitfulness and suavity.
He always has an alibit, or one or two to spare:
And whatever time the deed took place--MACAVITY WASN'T THERE!
And they say that all the Cats whose wicked deeds are widely known
(I might mention Mungojerrie, I might mention Griddlebone)
Are nothing more than agents for the Cat who all the time
Just controls their operations: the Napoleon of Crime!

a poem by T S Eliot

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Lady Jag]

The Naming of Cats

The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter, It isn't just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatter When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES. First of all, there's the name that the family use daily, Such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo or James, Such as Victor or Jonathan, George or Bill Bailey-- All of them sensible everyday names. There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter, Some for the gentlemen, some for the dames: Such as Plato, Admetus, Electra, Demeter-- But all of them sensible everyday names. But I tell you, a cat needs a name that's particular, A name that's peculiar, and more dignified, Else how can he keep up his tail perpendicular, Or spread out his whiskers, or cherish his pride? Of names of this kind, I can give you a quorum, Such as Munkustrap, Quaxo, or Coricopat, Such as Bombalurina, or else Jellylorum- Names that never belong to more than one cat. But above and beyond there's still one name left over, And that is the name that you never will guess; The name that no human research can discover-- But THE CAT HIMSELF KNOWS, and will never confess. When you notice a cat in profound meditation, The reason, I tell you, is always the same: His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name: His ineffable effable Effanineffable Deep and inscrutable singular Name. Thomas Stearns Eliot

[ConorMacNessa]

LOL! You beat me to it - I just downloaded that one!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[geologist]

” ... God’s grace is immeasurable; His mercy inexhaustible; His peace inexpressible.”
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AMEN!

[Lady Jag]

Oops, sorry. Guess we're both big fans.

You know, great minds think alike.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, Conor.
Thank you for sharing T S Eliot's Macavity - The Mystery Cat.
I had not read that poem, I like it!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Have a wonderful Saturday.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, LadyJ.
Thank you for that cute graphic and "The Naming of Cats" by T S Eliot.
I have read this poem and it is wonderful ... IOW ... I like it!

How was the Cape ... did you have nice weather? Is it crowded this time of year?

Wishing you a lovely Saturday and a Blessed Sunday.

[yorkie]

That is SO cute, Amy! I’m sorry I didn’t post a FRYday post yesterday. Maybe next FRYday, I’ll post a DOUBLE FRY’d recipe. ;-)

[pollywog]

TOO CUTE ConorMacNessa!!!!!!!

[jaycee]

Happy Caturday to Amy's Place!

[jaycee]

Been watching the Tennessee Vols. New coach and many new players this year and the score is now 56-7...TENNESSEE!! We are in the 4th quarter now. Love my Vols!!

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Yorkie.
We missed you yesterday.

Hope you rested up for next FRYday.
I'm counting on you and Jaycee to watch our Place on the 11th.

Have a super Saturday and a blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday Dog-ur-day, Jaycee.

Congrats to your Vols as long as they aren't playing the FS Bullodgs. :)
With that score, I know you are having a Fun Saturday.

Have a Blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Hello again, Conor.

These red wearing patriots are always a welcome sight at Amy’s Place. Thank you for posting them here.

[JustAmy]

Duh .... Looks like I asked questions that you had already answered. LOL

Glad that you had such a wonderful time, Lady. Did you take pictures to share with us?

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Amy! They will be here as long as I am here!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Lady Jag]

Sorry, Amy, I thought I'd posted to you that I'd be away for a couple of days.

It was a much needed break from a busy summer. Got some photos which I haven't downloaded yet.

The cats haven't let me. This is the first time they actually missed me instead of being angry. At least when they're mad I have a peaceful first evening. This time they're all over me like Elmer's Glue and I'm enjoying it.

Got two places to clean up now, home and motorhome. Good thing about having both is I have a gas stove and an electric one.

After dinner I'll download the photos. If the photos come out okay there could be some nice ones and now that I'm home, looking back I missed a lot of cool shots, too. One of the things that keeps me in MA is Cape Cod.

[ConorMacNessa]

Looking forward to your pictures, Lady J.!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Look forward to those pictures!