Raining Cats and Dogs
A poem dedicated to all the open hearts beating against closed minds
"I like cats and dogs."
Of course, they would say that.
Pick a side!
You know where you stand with dog people,
and with cat people... you don't.
Where do you stand with those who like both?
I think they are being unnecessarily contrary.
Difficult.
An awkward Mary.
What is so wrong with picking a team?
So messy... all this in-between.
Life is easier when you know where you stand.
We can all walk forward on common ground.
We don't have to think.
We know where we will land.
We can walk on concrete.
Not through the sand.
It is too much thought.
The consideration is draining,
when lovers of cats and dogs are reigning.
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Author's note:
This poem is dedicated to all the open hearts beating against closed minds.
You are amazing.
About the Creator
Caroline Jane
CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.
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Comments (7)
Lol. I love this, and I love them both. Please don't tell Abigail. 😬
Brilliant!!! Loved it!
Great words thanks Caroline
What an original! I can just read this again and again. Thank you for sharing your poem. *Whispering* please write more...
So many layers to this handful of words! Very well done :)
Enjoyed and hearted💕
loved the little play in the last two lines! They say its the sign of a good home to have cats AND dogs!