[Jack Deth]

For The Ladies Of The Canteen


Who Is The Other Kitten?





My Pretty Human does some odd things these days
In her Big Room she practices something called "Ballet"
Wearing long ribbon wrapped slippers and almost without clothes!

Stretching, bending and balancing high up on her toes
Like a long and limber flower, she can keep this up for hours
Until her skin is damp and shiny and she decides she needs a shower

From the shadows in the hall I watched the Pretty One scamper
As she tossed her Leotard into the hamper
And I noticed a silvery ball of fluff not too far from where I was sittin'

With smoke smudged ears, nose, paws and tail
An intruder had gotten in! How could I have failed?!!
Then I stopped to ask myself, "Who is the other kitten?"

My ears tucked back and my fur fluffed out
Padding close slowly, I left no doubt
That I would attack as the other kitten did the same

Arched backs preceded low growl and hisses
This was certainly not the time for any Near~Misses
As we each launched into the air, not playing Games!

Teeth and claws flailed uselessly with a surprising, loud sound
As we both fell and were equally slow to rebound
And the Pretty One stepped into the Room and giggled embarrassedly

It took a few moments to finally sink in
While the Pretty One wrapped a towel around her damp skin
That the other kitten I had fought was actually me!

So, now my friend and I join the Pretty One
Stretching, standing and bending like her, just for fun
It's great training for when I'm alone and can climb a tree!


Jack Deth~ 03/14/06.

[dutchess]

Very sweet poem Jack. Perfect with that sweet picture! Thanks for sharing!

[Majie Purple]

Really nice ballet kitten pic & poem! Thanks for sharing.

[Billie]

I have been enjoying all your cute kitty poems and pics. :)

[I Drive Too Fast]

Cute kitten ping and some great doggie pictures too.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for the sweet kitty poem, Jack.

It is always fun to watch a puppy or kitten when they first discover a mirror. We had a dog that always checked behind the TV after a dog food commercial. She never did find that dog. :)