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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Glencairn Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Exploration series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Azalea PathPetals on my paws.The air smells like quiet bloom.Humans pause to stare. Fountain WatchWater leaps and falls—not a single drop for me.Still, I supervise. Loaf Beneath the BenchCool stone, shady spot.Birdsong twirls like cotton fluff.I nap. They admire. Properly…

A Gentle Paws: Poetry for Chris Arsenault and His Cats

Hello, furriends. Normally, when I share poetry, it’s part of a thoughtful analysis or one of my signature haiku collections. But today, I want to do something different. A few days ago, we lost a true hero—Chris Arsenault, founder of Happy Cat Sanctuary. Chris gave his life trying to save the cats he loved, and…

Poetry, Paws, and Page-Turners: A Celebration of April’s Finest Things

April is a busy month for a poetry-loving feline like me. There’s poetry in the air, haikus on the breeze, and stories curled up in cozy corners just waiting to be read. This month, we’re celebrating National Poetry Month, International Haiku Poetry Day, and National Library Week—which is basically a three-layer nap of everything I…

Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on A Little Language by Robert Duncan

Hello, furriends, silent watchers and poetry whisperers. Today, I bring you a poem that isn’t so much read as it is felt—a piece that prowls the edges of language like a shadow at dusk. It’s called “A Little Language” by Robert Duncan, though there’s nothing little about the depth it reaches. Let’s explore the quiet magic…

Tiny Paws Poetry: The Pollen Problems Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Injured Dignity series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Invisible FoeAir full of whispers.They stick to my royal coat.I am betrayed. Twice. Betrayal by BreezeA warm breeze arrives.I greet it with open paws.It slaps me with dust. The Wipe-Down WoesCloth of shame appears.I suffer indignityfor the sake of pride….

Tiny Paws Poetry: The Dragon Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Mystical Paws series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Guardian of DreamsTiny flames flick tail—Guardians of socks and dreams,Whiskered dragons purr. Shadow SongsSilken tail unfurls—Shadow breathing ancient songs,Tiny dragon purrs. Forgotten SkiesEyes like molten gold,Whiskers chart forgotten skies,Dreams curl into flame. Beneath the FurSoft paws, velvet ears,Ash and…

Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Cat Poems by Kenneth Rexroth

Hello, furriends, curious creatures and poetic prodders. Today, I encountered a poem that’s short, sharp, and – how shall I say it – unapologetically suspicious of cats and the humans who adore us. Naturally, I had thoughts. Let’s take a look at this pointy little verse. A Look at “Cat” by Kenneth Rexroth There are…

Full Moon Meditation: The Worm Moon

Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson, your whiskered companion through the shifting seasons. Tonight, we welcome the Worm Moon, the last full moon of winter. Its name comes from the softening of the earth, when worms begin to stir beneath the surface and the world prepares to wake. It is a moon of small movement,…

Avian Flu and Cats: What You Need to Know

Hello, thoughtful furriends. Tyson here, your ever-curious cat, ready to talk about something a little more serious today: avian flu and how it can affect both domestic cats like me and our bigger wild cousins. Let’s take a careful, whiskered look at what’s happening and what you can do to keep your feline family safe….

Whiskers, Blinks, and Tail Flicks: The Secret Language of Cats

Humans are very proud of their words. They string them together in long trails, like spaghetti. Some of them are delicious. Some are nonsense. Many are loud. All are limited. We cats… we speak differently. Our language is older than yours.Quieter.And far more efficient. We speak in tail flicks—a single movement that can mean “I’m…