Friday 22 August 2008

This poem was written a few weeks ago before the conflict in the Caucasus started – so in case you’re wondering it’s not trying to be some kind of cryptic allegory. It’s just a poem about a cat !!! :o)

GEORGIA

My white cat
(Georgia),
The one with the stubborn streak,
Just walked across my face
Demanding food to eat.
She sits on my chest
And stares down at me.
“No food – no move,”
Her eyes told me.
She shifts a paw,
Then a claw
Menacingly.

So I fed her.

3 comments:

Mistlethrush said...
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Mistlethrush said...

Very evocative. Really captures the character of the Georgia.

Since the name is clearly implied by the title, it isn't needed in the poem. I'd be inclined to delete that line.

Also, what about cutting the last two lines and end the poem with the word 'claw...' Just a thought...

Nicky J Poole said...

In response to Mistlethrush's comment, I personally, would leave the line in as it makes the significance of the name grow...

I've got five of these critters, all like this. I know how you must feel!...