Kindness can have a false face. Michelle Liew
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Black cat
Black fur so sleek
Moving with gentle grace
Stopping to greet a hungry mouse
So kind
But with a swift and silent paw--ouch!
The hungry mouse now lies,
Its form within
The mouth.
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About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (10)
I can’t be as clever as the black cat that moves silently. Sometimes I get angry without reason, but I try. One thing is certain— I don’t chase mice, only sympathy.
This poem is a deceptively simple and surprisingly impactful portrayal of nature's duality. "Moving with gentle grace/ Stopping to greet a hungry mouse/ So kind" The build of gentle imagery is brilliant. The sudden shift in tone, ending with "Its form within / The mouth," is perfectly executed, leaving a lasting impression. 🌞🩶🤎
Very description but yet a deep truth and less within it. Lovely poem ♥︎♥︎♥︎
"Moving with gentle grace" This is really true, when sinister plans hide behind graceful steps sometimes. Love your poem!
Ugh! I love cats but do not like them roaming, maiming and murdering; safe inside for them and birds. Great work Michelle!
The poem is gorgeous! Black Cats is gorgeous 😍✨ And the quote is great!
Oh no, poor mouse. Loved your poem!
Kindness can have a false face,really true words
love black cats!
Awe how lovely 🏆✍️🍀🍀🍀