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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Backyard Woods Collection

🐾 This collection is Part of the Exploration Series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Tadpole StudiesWiggles in the pond.They never grow up fast enough.I supervise well. Trailmaster TysonI choose where we go.Person disagrees. Too bad.I am in the lead. Stream PatrolLittle muddy stream—tries to touch me. Almost wins.I leap. It sulks. Brushy DecisionsThis way…

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Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Beware of Kittens by Heinrich Heine

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Hello again, furriends. Today we’re analyzing a poem that is short. Sharp. Deceptively cute. It’s basically a poem version of me as a kitten.  “Beware of Kittens” by Heinrich Heine contains only three words—or so you might think. A Look at “Beware of Kittens” By Heinrich Heine Beware of kittens. That’s it. That’s the whole thing. No…

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Rainy Walk Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Elemental Purrspective series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Betrayal from AboveYou said it was clear.But the sky had other thoughts—drip drip on my tail. Emergency PauseOne paw. Then retreat.Water where water should not be.We are going home. The Look I Gave YouYou laughed at my glare.Raindrops clung to…

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Ghost Tabby Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Mystical Paws series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat In the Right LightSunlight on my fur—ghost of stripes begins to stir.Now you see, now gone. Young and BoldKitten stripes so clear.Time has made them quiet now—but they still whisper. Shadow TrickBlack, until moonlightpaints my legs with tiger dreams.I am…

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Rainbow Bridge Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Beyond the Bridge series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Where the Light WaitsThe sun lingers here,but over the gentle arch—old friends wait in light. Mirabelle Still SpeaksA whisker twitches.I feel her voice in my fur.Mirabelle still speaks. Paws in the FogSometimes in my dreams,paws I’ve never touched curl…

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Pink Moon Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Window Watchers series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Moonlit ConfidenceMoonlight on my fur—the petals do not questionif they’re growing right. Unanswered GazeShe climbs through the trees,a pale watcher in the dark.I do not blink back. Lessons from the SkyNothing in the skyrushes. The stars simply shine.I learn from…

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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…

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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….

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Nitrolee Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Exploration series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Trail Scented with TimeLeaf mold, whisper wind—old stone holds its breath for me.Mice left messages. Building WatchBrick bones, open doors.The air hums with past and paws.I sniff its secrets. Streamside PauseJust beyond the trail,water thinks it can sneak past.I hear…

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Tiny Paws Poetry: The Inside-Out Ear Collection

🐾 This collection is part of the Injured Dignity series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Distress SignalFolded like a leaf.No one notices but me.And yet—I suffer. Why Must It Happen?One wrong roll and poof.My ear becomes origami.This is not noble. Attempted GroomingI lick. It flops back.I lick harder. Still it mocks.Fur is betrayal. You’re…

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