The Opinionated Pussycat

One Moment, Please....a Looong Moment

 Good afternoon, Felinity Assembled...anyone out there? Anyone miss us?

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, and I want to apologize.

Has it been almost a year, this month, since our last blog post?

The last comments were left in July, October, and November.

I am sorry that we did not finish the 2019 Poetry a Day Challenge, ending at Day 11.

What excuse do I have?

I have plenty, but feel guilty using all of them...except the last one.

We got pre-occupied encouraging Daddy Kiril as HE completed the PAD Challenge.

After that Daddy Kiril took a month off...and promptly went BACK into the creative funk that he had transferred to US in late 2017.

Yes, some things ARE transferable from human to feline....

Anyway he blogged twice in June, and once in August before deciding, apparently, that enough was enough and blogging the whole month of December on the topic of going on walkies!

It al began, here: EVERWALK NATION: Discover the EPIC Within You! 

He did  apost in January, and was making plans to gt back into the swing of things on a regular basis in time for his 60th Birthday in March.

WE  were collectively inspired by him, especially because March would have been the 22nd birthday of our founder, Mr. Nikita.

 Then, in mid-February, we almost lost Daddy Kiril when he was hit by a human motorist while using a crosswalk near where we live!

We spent a week alone, here at the Nikita Institute of Feline Studies, home of the Feline News Network.

Since his return home we have focused our attention on nursing him back to health as he does all his physical exercises, sees his doctors and eats his food, like a good boy.

He can only walk on one leg, with the help of a walker.

He is not able to return to work until probably mid-May, and with all the craziness going on among the Humans over this Wuhan Virus, thing, that should be interesting when it happens.

Anyway, enough with the excuses.

In Mid-March Daddy began to blog again and we were encouraged by this, but wary.

Would it last? Would WE be encouraged to re-discover OUR collective muse again?

It's early April and Daddy is still blogging, even submitting a poem to a contest, and considering submitting a manuscript, from THIS blog, to another contest.

Which brings me to the "Moment" mentioned in the title of this entry...

It HAS been a looong moment, actually a long year, since Sneakers, Friday and I expressed ourselves here, but when Daddy approached us, last night, for our input to his Day 5 entry for the 2020 Poetry A Day Challenge...we did not nap, or snooze, for most of the night as we discussed ideas among ourselves while he slept.

Here is the result, and we hope you let us know what you think...

Poetry A Day Challenge 11: Dedicated to Mr. Nikita

Good afternoon, felinity assembled!

Daddy Kiril, here.

Welcome to Day 11 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"Write a dedication poem. This is a poem dedicated to a person, an animal, or an organization. Or hey, objects work too–like a poem to a rock or paper bag. Put the dedication in the title or in a line under the title (“for Mother” or “to the heart-shaped rock between the creek and the tulips”).

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

For this entry Elvira & I are sharing 2 poems dedicated to the memory of the legendary Mr. Nikita (1998-2013), the founder of this blog.

In October 2013 My sweet Nikita went to Rainbow Bridge.

It was not an easy month to get through for me, or for young Miss Elvira, but we did.

Using photos, storytelling and poetry we channeled our grief in positive ways in a blog post dedicated to him.

I want to share the poems here, again, and invite you to visit the blog post for the photos and Rainbow Bridge story, plus the 10 links that help Elvira make her points in her own poem...

Poetry A Day Challenge 10: Alone Poetry

Good evening, felinity assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here.

Welcome to Day 10 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer,
of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"Write a lone poem. Perhaps the poem is about a solitary wanderer or person who just prefers to go it alone.
Or a lone winner, lone wolf, or some other solo individual. Or alternatively, I’ll accept poems that are about loans or that are about being alone.

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

Today we feature another poem by our founder, Mr. Nikita...

Poetry A Day Challenge 9: Love Poetry

  Good evening, felinity assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here.

Welcome to Day 9 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"Pick one prompt or use both…your choice!

1. 1. Write a love poem.
   2. Write an anti-love poem...or not!
2. 
   Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."
   

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

I want to share a poem I wrote back in 2014.

In the aftermath of a kitten rescue we made I was inspired by the poetry of Edward Lear.

 

Poetry A Day Challenge 8: Luck

Good evening, felinity assembled!

Friday the Bearded Lady, here!

Welcome to Day 8 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"Write a lucky number poem. Some people have lucky numbers, some don’t.
Wherever you fall on the lucky number spectrum, you can still write a poem about the phenomenon of lucky numbers and/or luck in general.

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

Here is mine!

Wh0, Me? by Friday the Bearded Lady

Some say black cats are unlucky.
Who, me? Unlucky?
Ceiling Cat forbid!
I'm only part black...
After 3 years
My human seems to be
Doing quite fine
Thank you very much!

 

UP NEXT: Poetry A Day Challenge 9: Love Poetry

 

Poetry A Day Challenge 7: Jealousy

  Good evening felinity assembled, Sneakers the Texian Tuxedo, here.

Welcome to Day 6 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"For today’s prompt, write a jealous poem. Maybe you’re jealous. Or maybe someone else is jealous of you–or someone else. Whether envious of another or suspicious of a partner, dive deep into this emotion today."

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by me, is here)

As fans of his blog know, beginning with Nikita, the Opinionated Pussycats have been Stroller Kitties and...beginning with Miss Elvira, have even tried our paw at being Leash Lionesses.

It's been over 3 years, though, and while we still have the leashes, Daddy Kiril needs to get us a new stroller, when he can afford to do so. 

It's been 5 years since I tried on the leash....and we never did go outside, darn it!

The archive, with all its photos, can be explored here.

This brings me to the subject of todays poem.

Poetry A Day Challenge 6: After

Good morning, felinity assembled!

Friday the Bearded Lady, here!

Welcome to Day 6 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

 

Take the phrase “After (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles include: “After Dinner,” “After You,” “After Hours,” and/or “After I Finish Writing This Poem.”

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

So, here is my effort, appropriate for a lazy Saturday afternoon...

 

After Noon by Friday the Bearded Lady

After I finish writing this poem
I will go take my after noon nap.
But not until after some Window TV,
Followed by my mid-day crap.

UP NEXT: Poetry A Day Challenge 7: Jealousy

 

Poetry A Day Challenge 5: Stolen Poetry

Good evening, felinity assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"For today’s prompt, write a stolen poem. And no, don’t steal anyone’s poem! But you can write about doing such a thing. Or stealing hearts, stealing time, stealing minds. Or steeling your mind (remember: I don’t care if you play on my original prompt). Steal away into a comfortable place to write and break some lines today.

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

Speaking of Sneakers...this one is for you, girlfriend! :-D

Kibble Thief by Elvira Mistress of Felinity

She stole a bite, then stole two,
From my food bowl, them she took.
Sister, dear, please know I love you,
And I hope you know I don't think you a crook.

 

NEXT UP: Poetry A Day Challenge 6: After

 

Poetry A Day Challenge 4: Cats and Paintings

 Good evening felinity assembled, Sneakers the Texian Tuxedo, here.

We hope you are enjoying this series, so far.

Welcome to Day 4 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"For today’s prompt, pick a painter, make him or her the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible painters include Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, or Pablo Picasso. Of course, you don’t have to go with the big names. You can use more obscure painters or more contemporary ones."

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by me, is here)

Poetry A Day Challenge 3: Cats and Poetry

 

Good evening, felinity assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, for a special entry in our Poem A Day efforts.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Poetry A Day Challenge by Robert Lee Brewer, of the wonderful Poetic Asides Blog, at Writer's Digest.

As he explains in his post...

"For today’s prompt, write an animal poem. The poem could be about an animal. Or it could just mention an animal in passing. Or include an animal in your title and fail to mention the animal once in your poem. Your poem, your rules.

Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want."

(The Day 1 poem, by Sneakers, is here)

Well, hell, this is right up our alley!

This blog has been known, since its founding, for its feline themed poetry  and storytelling.