As soon as she jumps on my lap,
she throttles up and purrs,
a rumble in her windpipe,
palpable Tartini tones
that make my heartbeat skip.
I often wonder if she still
vibrates, trills, and chirrups
when I’m not tickling
her around the face or nape,
or playing with her ears.
Do little purrs of joy escape
when she’s sunning on a wall?
Or is it a sound that felines make
to keep humans in their thrall?
Kim M. Russell, 30th September 2019
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads Try Everything!
This Monday, Rommy would like to celebrate exploration in poetry and wants us to stretch ourselves a bit by breaking out of our poetic comfort zones and trying either a subject or a poetic format we haven’t explored too often (or at all). I’ve gone for something quirky with a bit of whimsical humour.
Love the whimsical humor in this one, Kim! ❤️ Especially; “Or is it a sound that felines make to keep humans in their thrall? I love cats 😀 and feel they exude an aura of royalty.
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Thanks Sanaa! 😊
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I believe they purr on their own – no one can resist a little sing song!
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What a cute contemplation! I think I remember reading somewhere that there are different noises and ways of communication they use with other cats, so maybe the purrs are their attempts at Esperanto.
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Now that’s a thought!
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What an adorable face! The purr so easily wins over the human heart.
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😊
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Cats are mysterious. (K)
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They are!
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I’ve often wondered about that! I hope so!
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🙂
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I always knew cats were hypnotists! This is super-cute. And it made me giggle.
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A giggle is the best reaction!
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I thought purring was merely a signal that they won’t scratch or bite you for the moment but there’s no guarantee after they stop.
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If a cat purrs, and no one hears it, does it make a sound… yes Kim, I have heard our cat purr like a precision little magic motor, while she preens in our sun window. Love your poetic inquiry here.
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Thank you, Rob!
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I love the poem and the photo – I think those purrs are to reward us for making them feel contented and loved.
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Thank you, Sherry. Mojo constantly purrs when she’s anywhere near me, and especially when she settles down to sleep on my hip at night! Luna only purrs when she’s on my lap.
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What a dear face and a lovely poem Kim!
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Thank you, Linda!
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Interesting thought. I always picture my dogs ordering a pizza.
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🙂
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Lol! I often wonder!
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