open blinds flood morning sun
cats curl ankles; loose slider
two furred, lithe streaks jostle through
leaping into bright
top image cats in sun (not my cats!)
dodoitsu form
I am today’s host of dVerse’ Poetics. I say:
write about Leap Year, leaping, or an ekphrastic to the given image.
Tao Talk 
Cats have a wonderful way of enjoying sunshine… tied so well to the image.
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Yes they do. And it happens just like that. They have trained me well.
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Being a cat person, I absolutely love this, Lisa! 😍😍
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Sanaa, I’m sure you know the routines they demand <3 Glad you enjoyed the poem.
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You know I love cats, Lisa, and that image made me smile, as did your poem.
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I’m sure your kitties have their ways just like mine. They say dogs are creatures of habit, but I think cats are doubly so. Glad the poem made you smile :)
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We have two kittens who are some feral leapin’ lizards … taking drapes, glassware, flower arrangements down with ’em. “Leaping into bright” as if it were prey …
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Wonderful and lively with active imaginations. They keep you two leaping with their leaps. My two were adults when I got them so they were out of their kittenness.
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Cats and sunshine bring a comfort, like no other. Thanks for hosting.
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Indeed, and my pleasure.
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Lovely! And an accurate depiction of cats!
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Thanks, Nicole :)
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Ahhh, the life of a cat! Nicely done!
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They live lives of luxury if they find the right humans to train to serve them ;)
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Ain’t that the truth! As Iisten to purrs and chirps and meows on the other side of my bedroom door, trying to convince me to open up. Nope.
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Aw, reminds me of our two cat ladies, though they look very different. But they also like to hang out close to each other by the window! :-)
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Awwwww I know you and your wife love your kitties and other furbabies <3
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Cats move in magical ways. (K)
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Nice one
Much♡love
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Thanks, Gillena. I think you saw I was able to make a comment on your poem at your blog?
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That is an awesome picture! I want to get Martha a brother or sister..
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That sounds like fun. She might think they are her puppy and take care of the the little furball :)
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Aww, such a cute scene
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:)
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🩵
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from recline to leap – only cats know how
p.s. thank you for introducing me to this form (with link) – I really ought to collect these for future reference
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Laura, I just go to Colleen’s TankaTuesday page. We’re working on a 24 seasons challenge for a year and she’s gathered 24 forms for us to use if we choose.
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I love both words and photo, Lisa. Of course! 💙
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You’re welcome, and of course ;)
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😊
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Certified cat person here! Love this, Lisa! 🐈 🐈⬛
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<3 :) Thanks, Nancy!
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Discovering that this form can be sung as a folk song, I returned to your poem for another read-thru and yes, I felt the music.
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<3
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Lithe and loose, rolling into the sunlight. Very purr-worthy and has the effect of extending my back, wriggling my angels-wing-shoulder-blades, extending my velvet paws in greeting to you Lisa xxx
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Welcome, Kathy. <3 Now you have me purring xxx
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OOh I am not A Nonymous, I am Kathy
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Purrfect! :D
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Welcome, Carol, and thank you :)
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A great poem Lisa. Cats are such great companions… on their own terms of course!
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Welcome, Dwight. Thank you. Yes, they are. I’ve heard that cats and poets are difficult to herd I’ve seen no evidence to the contrary lol
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Ha ha… you are right!
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A sunny window, cats and an observant eye, equal pure poetry. 😊
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Thanks much, Dora!
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You’re most welcome, Lisa!
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Awesome job Lisa! I’m going to go write something now! Xo
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Thanks, Carol Anne! I just read your lovely homage and commented at your blog.
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So vivid and so lovely, Li! 😻
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Punam it’s a daily plot point here on warm days :) Thanks.
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What a good life they lead!
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They do :)
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these lines and the pic had me leaping into smiles…
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Happy to hear it, Vidya :)
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My cat is a replica of my personality, she is as lazy as me, and sometimes she sleeps so deeply, I get scared that something happened to her…. Cats😅😁
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LOL Shruti. Sounds about right for me and my furbabies also.
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So lovely and so true. I have 3 all boys and all with their own quirky personalities.
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:) Thanks!
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