My sons were not impressed with the poem I wrote about our cat for dVerse Poets Pub. They suggested (insisted) I should post their ‘Song for Zoe’ instead. They’ve composed it themselves, written the lyrics and regularly perform it as a lullaby for our bemused cat. So here goes: the much better cat poem which perfectly captures her quintessential nature (and it rhymes!).
Zoe can be fierce and Zoe can be scary,
Zoe can be cute and Zoe is so hairy.
Zoe can be fussy and Zoe can be strong.
Zoe can be greedy and this is Zoe’s song.
I’m not that keen on felines, but this is so good!😉
Yep, I had to (was forced to?) share this masterpiece!
Lots of talent there Marina, they obviously have acquired their poetic ability from there mother.
Hmmm, have to think about whether this comment is ironic or night…
I love it! I think it covers her attributes – I presume. And it’s catchy. I really like it🙂
They give Andrew Lloyd Webber a run for his money, right? I like the fact that the fussiest eaters of all comment on the cat’s eating habits…
I’d say that was a pretty awesome poem!
The boys have been utterly delighted with all the positive comments. I hope it doesn’t go too much to their heads…
Oh, I like this very much, Marina Sofia! Your sons have talent (not that I’m surprised given their mum).
My sons have just read these comments are tickled pink with their unexpected success!
This is great, Marina. I like “Zoe can be greedy”. That is like my cat.
Possibly all cats think they can eat 11 times a day…
And in the middle of the night. I still love her though.
ha. absolutely cute….props to your sons. i have written poetry with both my boys
and it is a treat to see them try to do what dad does…..smiles.
way to go boys
It is fun seeing them make their poems, if only they could accept that poems don’t always have to rhyme.
how cool is that!!! and what a lucky cat that gets her own lullaby… your sons are wonderful…smiles
To be honest, she may like the words but I don’t think she thinks much of their voices…
Great lines, Marina Sofia! Congratulate your sons for me.
They were very excited at being featured on Mummy’s blog and lapped up all the comments with delight.
Nice to see that your sons are following in your footsteps as poets!
And being quite bossy about it too!
These boys don’t sound like teenagers yet; & their Ballad to Zoe would be enough to make Pat Hatt smile, & his cat. Isn’t it interesting that your boys don’t have to work hard at seeing the world as such a place of wonder; a thing most of we jaded adults have to project and remember; such fun, & great energy.
No, they’re not yet teenagers – sometimes they act like 2 year olds, but they are somewhere in-between… varies from day to day. Thank you for reading their efforts!
Ahhh. As I read this, our little ZOE (dog) is in surgery for her neck…cervical spine. So this is extra-special and bravo to your sons!
Thinking of you and your Zoe – thank you so much for your comment.
I thought of Shel Silverstein. : )