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The Black Cat: a free verse poem

The inspiration for my poem, The Black Cat, came from Sadje’s #Whatdoyousee #239 poetry prompt. Where she challenges us to write something inspired by the image of a cat (shown below).

The Black Cat

Image by Jon Tyson
A black cat stared at me from the wall,
Both eyes were odd,
He stared as though he were some crazed urban god,
One ear was short, the other long,
At first glance this cat appeared all wrong.
I turned to leave but he lashed his long-striped tail,
The whip of which caught me round my neck.
By heck! I had no chance!
No time to think or quick react.
My legs went weak, and I was going to fall, 
If truth be known, as a matter of fact,
I was much afeared,
The tail tightened its grip,
I was in its clasp,
My eyes bulged and with one last gasp,
I disappeared.
~

Lesley Clare Scoble, May 2024

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thank you, Sadje, for this inspiring #WDYS prompt.
Photo credit: Jon Tyson

Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.

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28 responses to “The Black Cat: a free verse poem”

  3. Wow Lesley. An amazing poem about a black cat. The black cat’s ear was short and the other long, wow, really?😂😂😂

    Anyways, black cats are odd because they are black and dangerous. I really am not a cat person, sorry🙌

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