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| Detail from a painting by Jacek Yerka |
A cat in the kitchen? Oh!
No!
You see,
to me
that spells germs.
I squirm
at the thought of its feet
meet-
ing
things
on my work top.
Stop -
go no further cat!
Back to the mat
for you.
Shoo!
Written for Tess at The Mag, with thanks. :)
Isn't that the truth??!! As I've gotten older, I'm the same way about shoes in the house! :)
ReplyDeleteShoes I can live with - they don't walk on tables!
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ReplyDeleteThat cat probably sat where it's not wanted.
Isn't that a fact!
hee hee....I have always wanted to have a "cat cam" in my kitchen to catch those little feet where they are NOT supposed to be!
ReplyDeleteI once fed a neighbour's Siamese when the owners went on holiday - and I didn't need a camera - the muddy footprints all over the worktops - and every other horizontal surface - were enough of a clue!
DeleteI went through a fortune in anti-bacterial wipes with my older cat. He'd do anything for a heat. My son got a pizza delivery and Simon had curled up on the hot box! Didn't stop they guys eating the pizza mind you, they eat anything with a drink in him. I really miss my moggy!
ReplyDeleteHaha, like it. Shoo cat!
ReplyDeleteaw poor kitty - but you gotta do what you gotta do
ReplyDeleteLook on the bright side. A cat can lick the plates to help with the washing-up.
ReplyDeleteThat is totally gross! It reminds me of a neighbour I once had, who, after our morning coffee, washed our crockery in a bowl of cold water ALONG WITH THE CAT'S DISH AT THE SAME TIME. YUK!
DeleteKitty was just resting! Ha! Fun read!
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SueAnn
I applaud your instincts for what is hygienic - and applaud the poetic result!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ! nice one thanks ! love the idea!
ReplyDeleteClever and witty. I have to say I homed in on that self-satisfied cat curled up on the counter too. I never had a cat but I've seen countless moggies owned by friends strut along the kitchen surfaces where food is prepared - eeeegh! Shoo indeed,
ReplyDeleteChuckles! A cat can be shooed away. But the good thing about them though, they have more freedom in the house than a dog. They're more acceptable! Nicely!
ReplyDeleteHank
Neither cats nor dogs are welcome in my kitchen - or my house, come to that! Houses are for people, not animals! :)
DeleteLike the play of words in your title .. 'cat o' nine tails' ~ kitty wouldn't like being shooed with one of those!!
ReplyDeleteNo no, cats are immune. There is a loophole for them Penny. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou are speaking directly to my cat! thank you..I hope he listens!!
ReplyDeleteI have a two cat house, but neither ever jump on the counters. Fortunately for me they behave themselves! I can imagine worse things than cats in the kitchen though! Fun to read your response!
ReplyDeleteIt is true, Jinksy , give those buggers an inch and they will take a mile ! Delightful as they are
ReplyDeleteOf course, if you look more closely at the other occupants of that kitchen, the cat looks positively immaculate...
ReplyDeleteLove that you focused on the cat...meow...
ReplyDeleteI hadn't even noticed the cat!
ReplyDeleteLoved your unique take on this one.