Thursday, October 8, 2015

In honor of National Poetry Day

The Panther 
The panther is like a leopard,
Except it hasn't been peppered. 
Should you behold a panther crouch,
Prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet, if called by a panther,
Don't anther. 
~ Ogden Nash


(We're sure Mister Nash would include the Great White Housepanther in that poetic reference. Wouldn't you?)


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22 comments:

  1. Summer at sparklecat.comOctober 8, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    My human remembers that poem from her childhood!

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  2. Lone Star CatsOctober 8, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Luv dat poem!

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  3. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsOctober 8, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    That is an aptly illustarted poem,MOL!

    We giggled and giggled at the words to that poem, its so cute! Odgen Nash can say things so well..he sure has a way with wordplay!

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  4. Cats Herd YouOctober 8, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    We love that poem. And that last photo is especially fantastic!

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  5. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuOctober 8, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Of course! We couldn't agree more!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  6. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)October 8, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I've never heard that poem, and of course he would!

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  7. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenOctober 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I always have loved Ogden Nash because his poetry is so unique!
    catchatwithcarenandcody

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  8. My GBGV LifeOctober 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    The great white panther is the best ever! Nice form!

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  9. TamagoOctober 8, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Love the poem, and your photos! The last shot is wonderful!

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  10. CATachresisOctober 8, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Great poem and pounce!

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  11. M. K. ClintonOctober 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Wow! That is an impressive leap!

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  12. ANGEL ABBYGRACEOctober 8, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Oh my we love your leap!!!!

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  13. da tabbies o trout towneOctober 8, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    dood...

    thiz pounce oh yurs total lee rockz ~~~
    yur leeps better than that oh de fox ~~~
    past a burd free tree ~~~
    ewe say; hay look at me ~~~
    N eye dont wear pants... shooz.... ore sox ~~~
    ♥♥♥

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  14. AnonymousOctober 8, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Gweat fotos. Mommy likes Ogden Nash. so much so she bought a book of hims poetwy years ago.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  15. Memories of Eric and FlynnOctober 8, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Great photos and poems.

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  16. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensOctober 8, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I couldn't agree more.. and if he doesn't, well then he can go suck on fur mice..

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  17. Kitties BlueOctober 8, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Our mom sucks! If there's any special day that we should pawticipate in, it is this one. That is an absolutely fab photo of a pouncing panfur! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  18. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Taz, and Binq)October 8, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    A housecat is a Panther small,
    Compared to Tiger, not much at all.
    But compared to Mouse,
    We're like a House.

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    1. A TonlOctober 8, 2015 at 11:30 PM

      Mowzers, mommy, look! It's Paw-g-den Nash again!!

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  19. The Island CatsOctober 8, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Wow! What a leap, Faraday!

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  20. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie RascalOctober 10, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Lovely poem and nice jump there , Faraday !!

    XOXO

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