Miffy

From Miffy

Try not to get startled if I bring you mice

And don't be angry if more than twice!

I'll try not to bother other cats

But I need my territory and that is that!

I might climb into your kitchen sink.

There might be a time I'll make a stink. 

My white fur will be everywhere,

Your flat, your clothes and in your hair!

Pet me feed me and I'll love you back;

I'll purr and curl on your lap!

Thank you for adopting - fleas 'n' all!

I'll run to you when you call.

Please don't put me out in the snow,

You'll only see my bright eyes glow.

I might throw up the odd fur ball,

On your floor and along your hall.

I might spray my wee coz I'm a Tom

But this is where my home belongs.

I'm glad you fell in love with me

And I'll love to keep you company!

 28th October 2017

Urban Sissy

Urban Sissy

Is it really necessary

To talk excessively,

At the checkout (depressingly).

Now she's forgotten the sprouts

(I want to scream and shout!)

And there's no doubt,

Another five minutes wait;

(I'm already running late)

It's getting on my nerves

This incessant talking is absurd!

Much rather have preferred

To show my face

In another place

At a faster pace

Other than a busy supermarket!

While waiting to be served

Your needless chatter - 

Who ordered you to natter?

And honestly!

Does it really matter

About this and that,

What food to buy his fussy cat

As I have to listen 

To this ludicrous chat!

And for those

Who chose to believe

The money off vouchers

We pay through the nose 

(We are being deceived!)

Who fucking gives a damn

About the price of ham

And the sweet taste of yam

And Sunday Lamb!
And as I get madder and madder
I think of the loo and my weak bladder!

I'm not here socially

Not for this humdrum

And almost become

A nervous wreck!

(In our world of high-tech)

Just wanted a pint of milk 

For my cup of tea....

(Urban Sissy is an anagram of Sainsbury's ...)

Copyright Linda Lawrence

7th October 2017