Slick

"I don't want a cat", I told Slick, But her usual style was to trick. So I went to the door, Finding outside one more, Being denied which cat to pick. This poem is dedicated to my former sister-in-law.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/11/2024 10:49:00 PM

Cute rhyming , Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/12/2024 5:42:00 AM

Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/10/2024 10:24:00 PM

My daughter adores cats. Love your limerick, Hilda. :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/11/2024 6:50:00 AM

I love cats too, and the cat in the poem is well and happy. Shortly after I got her, a neighbor's cat beat her up. The initial veterinary cost was over $750. I had to eye dropper medicine into her mouth. She is recovered. Thank you for enjoying my poem. But if another cat arrives, where did you say your daughter lives?

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/9/2024 8:01:00 PM

This is an irresistible offer, Hilda; it's intriguing how that operates. May you and your sister-in-law engage in a fruitful dialogue. It prompts me to wonder if something dreadful occurred or if she is simply a previous culprit of such behavior.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/9/2024 10:12:00 PM

This is what she does. I never see her anymore. But I've kept the cat. Thank you for reading my cat story.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2024 6:46:00 PM

So many homeless cats…my daughter and family took one in.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/9/2024 10:11:00 PM

I still have this cat. She is well adapted. I hope I live longer than she, or she will be looking again.

Paige Hind

Date: 5/8/2024 10:40:00 AM

Ah, this is cute- :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/8/2024 11:07:00 AM

It's cute and pretty slick. Thank you for your visit.

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/7/2024 3:32:00 PM

:)) Difficult to say no to a homeless, domestic critter -- especially little adorable kittens...who unfortunately grow up to be cats. I am owned by two.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/7/2024 5:17:00 PM

I'm glad you gave those cats a home; however, I didn't get a chance to say no. The cat was dumped without food or water, and with no knowledge of when we'd be back. The cat was in a dangerous environment but Slick didn't care.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/7/2024 8:58:00 AM

Having a pet can seriously impact one’s freedom. Still those with pets probably feel the benefits outweigh the consequences. In your case it would have been nice to have the choice.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/7/2024 1:15:00 PM

The cat is a good cat. It's irresponsible of people to dump on others. I have been giving homes to animals for long time. Thank you for reading.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2024 5:20:00 PM

A trick or a treat a day 'Halloween Slick' loves to play! ~ Gershon '

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/6/2024 6:22:00 PM

Nice poem there. Glad for your visit.

Ink Empress

Date: 5/6/2024 4:28:00 AM

Awwn this is so well written. Im actually afraid of cats, but i find them cute. My son and sister had many cats. Mostly persian ones. They were adorable but i just cant get along with any hah. Im too chicken. This limerick made me smile! Pleasure always readinv your work. Sending you light dear hilda

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/6/2024 6:14:00 AM

Thanks for reading. I understand fear of dogs, but lately I've been hearing of fear and dislike of cats. They are small and vulnerable, but maybe they have enough tiger genes to strike fear. I've always had animals, and I care about my cat..

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/5/2024 7:21:00 PM

Hilda, funny that a gift like this is an offer without a choice. I hope you had a good talk with your sister-in-law. I'm wondering if she's former because of that kind of behavior or if something bad happened. There's always more to the story when a limerick is the delivery vehicle.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/6/2024 6:08:00 AM

Such people are domineering. They ruin happiness. There have been many of these types in my life. The cat is a joy. I had wanted to do spur of the moment travel, but can't with a pet. I love the cat .it just wasn't my idea.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/5/2024 8:26:00 AM

Quite a fun limerick. It's been ages since I wrote one. Very witty.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 8:28:00 AM

Thank you. It's based on a true story.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 5/5/2024 1:00:00 AM

Hi Hilda , this made me smile , all my life I've had a long term fear of cats, now I have one who follows me around like a little puppy , and wakes me at 04:30 every morning to play, the other I rescued as it had no home, they are such clever animals but I wouldn't be without them . Daniel

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 4:01:00 AM

Thank you for the encouraging comment. I'm glad I have my cat too.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/4/2024 10:39:00 PM

This brought me a smile! :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 3:59:00 AM

I'm happy to have brought a smile. Best wishes.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/4/2024 4:43:00 PM

a witty Limerick, Hilda! I was once tricked into having a cat....I grew to like it despite the fact that it was a 'grumpy' old cat :-) enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 5:03:00 PM

Not you too? I also love my dumped cat. She is a great companion. Thank you for visiting.