© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved. "The Rider" by Edwin Lord Weeks.
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cat perched...
the swivel desk chair
holds a surprise
© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved. "Cherry Blossoms" by Lilla Cabot Perry (1911).
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none actually
saw the vase tip over
...mopping up
© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved. "Morning Light" by William MacGregor Paxton.
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east-facing window
cat hopes to catch the birds
if only by glimpse
Carol at Beyond Literacy Link will be rounding up the poetry links this week!
Next Friday, July 14, is National Macaroni and Cheese Day! Mac and cheese is one of my all-time favorite foods, so, I'm planning on having a mac and cheese poem ready to celebrate. How about you? Will you join the celebration, too? Have a great week!
Hi Diane, these are wonderful! BTW do you like Edward Gorey's art and stories, your Katkus remind me of his work and sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle! I do like Gorey's work! And, I can recommend a visit to the Edward Gorey House museum on the Cape.
DeleteDiane, what a delightful trio of Katkus! Now back to the gallery design.
ReplyDeleteI visited it now that it's finished. Another winner, Carol.
DeleteThese just get better and better. You are hitting your stride!
ReplyDeleteHa, ha--me and a sports metaphor is like oil and water.
DeleteEvery time all I want to say is "oh my goodness. . ." Diane, besides entertaining us, I hope you know how clever these are. Choosing the picture then crafting the words, like that final cat, I suspect we're only getting a glimpse of what you do. That middle one, child or cat!
ReplyDeleteCats and children are funny, you can see the wheels turning in their heads!
DeleteI love these! How do you create the illustrations? I want to know! I see a collection in the works. Mopping up is my favorite....no true words were ever thought by my cat!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I use PicMonkey to edit pictures (free, but has paid upgrades if you want them). It's taken me years to figure out what I'm doing, and even now, I'm surprised at how much I still learn by trial and error. However, there are plenty of YouTube videos that can explain things and save you years of time! If you have any specific questions, just let me know.
DeleteIf only by glimpse! So clever!
ReplyDeleteNot so clever as observant!
DeleteWhat fun! I am sharing with my husband, who adores our cat (and she adores him). I love the wish to at least catch a glimpse... wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMy cat can see something walk across the backyard and then run to a window with a side yard view. I think she knows she may or may not catch a glimpse.
DeleteI am hoping to join in on the mac and cheese celebration next week, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the haiku about the vase...I know that all too well. A blur of fur, a crash and a smash!
Please do, Jane. It will be a multi-national mac & cheese movement!
DeleteThese are quite entertaining, Diane! You have a gift, no doubt!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kiesha. If I can entertain you, then I have achieved my goal!
DeleteClever and fun---a winning combination! Thanks for continuing to share!
ReplyDeleteAs long as there are cat quirks to explore, I'll continue to share.
DeleteHysterical and brilliant. Really. Get these to an agent!!
ReplyDeleteThat would require a little effort! I'm averse to work that isn't inherently joyful.
DeleteThese are great, Diane! Love them all, but especially the swivel chair surprise...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them, Donna! Cat vs. swivel chair is an ongoing saga.
DeleteHave you been to I, Noah cat - my cat's website? I really need to get another interview done.
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