avatarBrooke Ramey Nelson

Summary

The poem "Paws to Reflect" humorously anthropomorphizes a cat named Cleopatra, who is portrayed as a regal yet sleepy figure, lounging on a second-hand couch with a sense of ownership and indifference.

Abstract

The poem "Paws to Reflect" is a whimsical take on the life of a cat named Cleopatra. She is depicted as a queenly presence, commanding yet relaxed, as she lounges on a thrifted Salvation Army couch. The author captures her in a moment of leisure, engaging in a 'cat nap' and exuding a sense of aristocratic nonchalance. Despite her grandeur, Cleopatra is characterized as a 'real sleeper,' suggesting a contrast between her regal demeanor and her laid-back lifestyle. The poem also hints at the cat's ability to summon a 'weird buzzy bug' she'd rather not deal with, indicating a playful nod to the complexities of feline desires and their often enigmatic behavior.

Opinions

  • The author seems to have a fond and amused perspective on the cat's behavior, highlighting the contrast between her 'sassy' personality and her preference for napping over ruling.
  • There is an appreciation for the cat's preference for a thrifted couch over more opulent settings,

POETRY/PHOTOGRAPHY

Paws to Reflect

A Poem

Author’s Archives

Cleopatra, Commonly Queen of the Tile,

Captured Corduroy today, with BEACH on the Brain. (closer to her derriere)

Upon her throne, she nested —  Cat Nap Mode, Posed for photos.

Sassy Leading Lady, VIP, Luminary, but —

A Real Sleeper.

Heavenly Body, Half Supine —

Salvation Army Couch —

$103 — with Tax. A Regal Bargain.

Sage — a Sofa’s tint — plus Glamorous Grizabella’s Judgment.

Memory.

Love Seat. Love Muffin.

Cleo will conjure that weird buzzy bug she Didn’t want to Rule. I get it. I do.

Sleep tight, Queen.

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