Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
Cat in Space
Turns out the man in the moon
is a grey tiger cat stalking his prey
the entire glorious universe in his eyes
As I float through star-studded microgravity air
he bats me about with his sharp talons bared
trembling furry haunches, ready to pounce
Once he leaps, I bounce, bounce, unfettered
higher, higher until-
I am only a tiny speck of humanity
insignificant in the nothingness
of deepest blackest space
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
The Sunday Muse #117
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Your poem is fascinating, Linda! You’ve captured the pinnacle of an existential crisis, combining tragedy and irony. I’m astonished!
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Thank you!
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You are most welcome! It is a pleasure to read your works. ❤️
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Yes, are we merely a toy of the universe, batted and clawed. You have given me much to think about.
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Thank you Susie.
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I love your imagination and that you chose poetry to express it. Enjoyed this poem
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Thank you!
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Your poem highlights so very well our insignificance in the universe. An evocative poem.
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Thank you.
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Bouncy Human, keeps kitty amused for hours! 😛
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Haha! Yes. 😊
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I LOVE this interpretation of the prompt. Just awesome, Linda, the “entire glorious universe” in the cat’s eyes.
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Thank you Sherry. 😊
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I can so see a giant cat doing just that. Lovely to read your poetry Linda. Thanks for joining us for the Muse! 🌹
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Happy to be here!
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Great! The man in the moon is a hungry cat who bats us out into deep space. I hate it when that happens! Very creative of you too!
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Thank you so much.
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“I am only a tiny speck of humanity” – that about says it all. Wonderful poem, Linda!
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Thank you!
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I believe many of us feel as though we are mere toys (cats) being batted about in the Universe. I really enjoyed this ……
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Thank you Helen.
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Oooh–love the idea of being the gamepiece rather than the player. Well…I don’t love it; just intrigued by it.
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