Hello, beautiful readers! Today, I am combining two prompts. The first is Melissa's Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge, where she asks us to write a poem inspired by the picture below. The second is dVerse's Quadrille #333: There's no alternative. Punam challenges us to write a poem using the word alter within our quadrille. A quadrille is a poem with exactly 44 words. I've bolded and italicized the words I chose.
(image from Viktorya Sergeeva on Pexels)
Queen Cat
feline exalter
spoiled beyond belief
queen of the comforter
shares her space with her human
purrs with pure contentment
sassy at times
playful when it suits her
demands very little but
expectations must be met
sometimes aloof yet
her loyalty never falters
worthy companion
Would you like to participate in either of these challenges? Click the links below:
Melissa's Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge
A great prompt combo and I like the way you played with the prompt word, Yvette. As a cat owner, this poem really appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim! I don't own cats, but my sister has three of them, so I pulled from their personalities. I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteI love that you say she “shares her space with her human”. Cats are like that! There are four of them in our home. Sometimes all four of them, and the dog, are on my bed.😵💫
ReplyDeleteMy sister has three cats and a dog (and two small tortoises). I'm happy my poem resonated with you. Thanks for stopping by, Melissa! :-)
DeleteI love this, Yvette! I have had the pleasure of loving four cats in my lifetime .. Snowball #1, Snowball #2, Kasper and the last a rescue, Rocky. Though those days are behind me, they make for wonderful memories. Great way to combine challenges.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen! Each pet leaves its own unique mark on our hearts. Thanks for sharing! :-)
DeleteOh, I've had a queen cat like that, Yvette. A delightful poem that captures the personality well. Nice use of the prompts too. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteSounds like a good cat...
ReplyDeleteI agree, Bjorn! Lol! Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteSounds like a wonderful companion.
ReplyDeleteI think so, Truedessa! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteI've never had a cat, but your poem seems purrrfect, Yvette, and a great reply to the prompt.
ReplyDeleteLauren 🥰
Thank you, Lauren! I've never owned a cat, but my sister has three of them, and I love them dearly. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteYvette, you'd drawn a charming and regal companion so well here. She who must be served! But she gives so much in return <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteLove cats. Love your poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rall! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteYou can’t go wrong with a poem about a cat. Robbie 🌹
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteYou definitely captured the nature of cats. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fandango! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteThis reminds me of my cat! Love it. Xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I'm happy you made a connection with my poem. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteA wonderful melding of the two prompts, Yvette!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nolcha! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteLove your wordplay here, Yvonne. Great combination of prompts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteI don't have a Queen Cat, but I do have a feline Prince and this is well told!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer! I am sure he is just as regal. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteSeems you have the purrfect companion! This is wonderful, Yvette. Love the wordplay.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Punam! I appreciate your visit. :-)
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