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The Secret of Tuxes
You know the old saying, “Don’t mess with tuxes”?
Lend me your ear and I’ll share what the crux is.
But first, I must confess exactly how charming
I am – so much so that some find it alarming.
Why, me in particular? Let me give you the story.
My black coat flashes white blazes of glory.
As if that weren't enough to show I’m genteel,
A soft smoky jacket completes my appeal.
I was born with charisma coming out of my ears
I’m cute, perhaps even more than my peers.
I’m purry, I’m furry, I’m sweet and I’m wacky.
I love a good cuddle -- hope you don't think that's tacky.
I do have a limit – just one, I recall.
Don’t get between me and my sparkly ball.
My reaction could run to both ends of the spectrum
The last guy who did? Well, heck, I wrecked him.
I’m kidding, you see – just a harmless josh
Someone tells you elsewise, well, that’s hogwash.
Because the thing is with tuxes, and this is the word
Is that tuxes are so lovey it’s almost absurd.
Love, Cedric
Brava, Cynthia!
ReplyDeletePurrfetto!
ReplyDeleteJust as I'm reading this poem lying on my bed for a rest my own tuxedo kitty Commodore Fluffy Paws III came in, me owed politely Ashe always does and jumped up beside me purring loudly,after a quick grooming session is is ready to share my siesta.
ReplyDeleteHow's that for timing?
I'm currently fostering 5 tuxedo kittens. I'd love to quote your poem. Cynthia do you mind sharing? I'm a librarian, I'd credit my source. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, but are you a MLA or Chicago style? Itty Bitty Kitties have their standards to maintain. Actually Cedric looks like he would prefer APA style citations.
DeleteI never thought that I'd see someone able to find a rhyming word for 'tuxes' and 'spectrum'. :)
ReplyDeleteI know. She's not only super generous, she's a genius!
DeleteThanks, folks -- anyone who would like to use this poem may grab it, change it or use it without attribution. It's just for fun! Thanks, HoosierKitty!
ReplyDeleteLove this poem, purrfect for that sweet Tux.
ReplyDelete*Standing ovation* Absolutely brilliant! Cynthia, you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteReading it to my own Tuxie boys now! Love it and the cutie who inspired it!
ReplyDeleteWell done Cynthia! *applause applause*
ReplyDeleteA darling poem for a darling kitten! Great job, Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I love it!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love it, Cynthia!...now we need one for Tabbies...hint hint.
ReplyDeleteCedric is going to be such handsome tuxedo boy when he grows up...I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was spoken for already.
I couldn't help but hear this in my head as a rap. Now I want a picture of Cedric with a microphone, rocking the stage!
ReplyDeleteWith that smouldering look in the picture, I imagine it more with a smooth jazz background.
DeleteLovely poem, Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the essence of the tuxxies to a tee, We have a flooffy "teenage" tux with enough charming attitude and character to keep us on our toes... but his super-size personality and endearing ways nore than makes up for the occasional naughtiness that comes of having such an inquisitive nature.
Bright and feisty and vocal - our cuddly little imp!
Yay Tuxes!
;)