Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Lovely! This one made me smile. They're so tightly curled up as though in a bun. Your 11 word verse is fluent with some delightful rhyming and an excellent sense of feline satisfaction. Well done and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024

Cats are very entertaining, there is never a dull moment with them.

My Paco loved to take a walk in the neighborhood but once back, he would curl up like a bun and have a snooze.

I found a few months ago a pic of an orange cat curled up on an oven tray full of freshly made croissants.. the cat was in one of the dents ...unfortunately, I misplaced it.

Obviously, the tray was warm, and being orange, at first I didn't notice him among the croissants. (biggrin)

I hope to recover the pic one day and use it here on fanStory

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

I've enjoyed all of these great entries for this essence poetry contest, but this one left me warm and fuzzy. Best of luck in the voting. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2024

Comment from dragonpoet

Exceptional

Hi
This is a cute picture that goes with the words of this well done essence poem. It is a good metaphor of how we feel after a long time out in the sun.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Joan

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024

I appreciate the kind words and thank you for the extra shiny star!

I have had many pet cats and they make life very colourful.

My Paco used to love doing his rounds outside: when he returned he would curl up on the couch and snooze. Many times my father would join him and take a catnap too.

reply by dragonpoet on 04-Aug-2024

You are most welcome on all accounts, Tempeste. I had a calico cat named Cleo you like being outside. She was a hunter and was known to return from the farmers field behind us with rodents and a couple of times small pheasants.
Joan

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Oh, now will I ever chose in this contest! It's hard to beat this precious row of cats curled up in a ball. Wonderfully written and illustrated for the essence poetry contest. Sending along my good wishes for this one!
Sally Law :))

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024

Cats are great subjects. I had many and each one had a personality of its own. I'm happy you enjoyed reading my entry.

I couldn't find the pic I originally had in mind to use, this one was my second-best choice, glad you liked it.