The humans really do their best.
But when it comes to where we rest,
They think that we should lie atop,
And not below and be a mop.
Here she comes, all of a fluster,
Mumbling that I've become a duster.
But I assure that I'm ok
and under here is where I'll stay.
There is a reason that I'm here
And it's not because I'm feeling queer.
Or that I am lacking vigour,
But, in fact, I'm dodging Tigger!
He eats my food and takes my bed
He worms his way into my head.
He's like a parasite, my mate,
He's only here to irritate.
So until that day when he is gone,
Or, heaven forfend, he cottons on!
That I am here below the chair
Waiting for him to disappear...
I shall be very calm and quiet and still,
And do my best to not be shrill.
But if he sees me down here nestling,
We shall indulge in some all-in-wrestling.
The jury's out on who'll be victor.
Tigger's big, but I am quicker!
The time has come to end this rubbish,
So point the mouse and click on "publish"!
For better or for worse we are joining in the Sunday Selfie blog hop today, hosted by Kitties Blue. Click on the image below to check out the others :)
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parasite - an organism (Tigger) which lives in or on another organism (its unwilling host, me!) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense (Yep!)
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Great selfie and a great poem Austin!
ReplyDeleteLove your poem Mr. Austin! You look like you are keeping an eye on Tigger. I think you have found a great place for nestling.. :)
ReplyDeletehaha he looks rather smug
ReplyDeleteAnd ready to bug
So stay below
And pray for him to go
Awesome poem! LOL & MOL!! Hee hee on the word definition. Annie wishes she was as a witty because she feels about the same way toward Pierrot!
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie and spot to be cozy and away from Tigger!
Oh Austin, that Tigger needs to take leave. He is a bother isn't he. I see that nice Mum of yours but a nice bed under that chair for you. You all have a terrific day.
ReplyDeleteMOL! Good selfie Austin. Can't you just shut the front door on Tigger? After all, it's really your home, right?
ReplyDeleteOMC, that is an awesome poem, Austin! MOL!
ReplyDeletePawsome dude pawsome.....appaws...appwas. Have a serene and easy Sunday
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
That was the bestest reading I have read in ages. Austin, you da MANCAT! Now Tigger, I thought you were nicer than that.
ReplyDeleteFabulous poem, Austin! I bet it will take Tigger a while to catch on where you are nestling.
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie, but the poem is so sad. I wish you could live in peace and not worry.
ReplyDelete::Claps Paws::
ReplyDeletehehehe pawsome poem and selfe Austin,xx Speedy
ReplyDeleteAustin you are a poet laureate!
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie!!
Love the selfie and the poem!
ReplyDeletePurrs xx
Athena and Marie
That Tigger sounds pretty bad, love the selfies (and poem)! Purrs, Rhette
ReplyDeleteLove your selfie and that was a great poem. You are so good at poetry.
ReplyDeleteMOL. Great selfie and poem. - Gus, Jaq, and Pearl
ReplyDeleteGreat Selfie Austin and a lovely poem. You're a poet :) Pawkisses for a Happy Sunday :) <3
ReplyDeleteYou wrote a great poem. The way you described him, I'm glad I don't have a Tigger around here to bother me.
ReplyDeleteHandsome selfie, Austin! We want Tigger to leave you alone too! That's a great poem though. Poems are so amazing when they fit together so well like yours does.
ReplyDeleteHugs! ....to you, NOT Tigger!
Great poem, Austin! Your staff is giving our staff a run for the money!
ReplyDeleteAppawse, appawse ! Great poem Austin ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteMOL - pawsome poem!
ReplyDeleteGreat selfie Austin, and even better poem.
ReplyDeleteYour peeps COMPLAIN 'bout you actin' like a duster? MOUSES! My peeps are always suggestin' they put fuzzy slippers on all us cats and let us 'have at' the floor. So far, THANK GOODNESS, the suggestions have been nothin' more than that.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Nissy
WOW you are an amazing poet!!!
ReplyDeleteAustin, you are a poet, don't you (already) know it! :) And Tigger is truly lovely although obviously in your way! :p
ReplyDeletethe critters in the cottage
P.S. You can come over and mop our place anytime you like!
OMC! Austin, that poem is pawsome!
ReplyDeleteFab poem Austin! Love your selfie, hope Tigger doesn't spot you!
ReplyDeleteAustin, you're our favorite feline poet laureate!
ReplyDeleteThat was amazing... and, uh... really struck home. ; )
~Katie
Love your selfie and your poem Austin! Haven't seen Tigger in a while. He's looking pretty good too. Not as good as you though, of course ;)
ReplyDeleteAustin we didn't know you were a poet of distinction - could you send us a copy with a pawtograph please as we would love to show it to our furrends and brag that we know you purrsonally.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
If you feel safe beneath that chair
ReplyDeleteWe think you should just move in there
Your parasite is sitting near
Waiting for you to think the way is clear
Suggest you stay where you are hidden
Where parasites are strictly forbidden!
Austin, get your Mom to get you a cell phone of your own so you can call for "take-out" to be delivered to your mancave......you may be in there for a while! Good luck buddy.......wish I could help you out! (literally)
Hugs, Sammy
Holy Meow ! You cracked me up ...MOL
ReplyDeleteGood one Mr. Poo :)
xoxo
Love the poem and selfie. Looks and sounds like you are doing a great job of keeping Tigger in line!
ReplyDeleteLove your poem. We are sorry you are stuck beneath the chair, but it does look as if you have a nice beddie there. And you definitely appear be on alert. We like Sammy's addition to your poem as well. Thanks so much for joining and supporting our blog hop. You are a good furiend. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteSweet Austin that is a fabulous poem to tell of a sticky situation. Looks as if you have found a pretty safe place though so hang in there sweetie maybe Tigger will soon get the message that you are not a host and will be a buddy to you and not a parasite. Hugs and nose kisses
ReplyDeleteClapping wildly at the photos and poem.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Oh My Cat really fine poem my furend! Purrfect.
ReplyDeleteI think every home has one. You have Tigger we have Rumpy
Austin, that was the best poem ever have I read. Your looking good for having a parasite. Of course Tigger looks very healthy too. Complements of you of course.
ReplyDeleteMew mew mew Unccle Austin yur poe-em iss brilleeant!!! Yur so clever...mee wantss to bee as clever as you!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so comfy in yur spot an mee hopess Mr Tiggur nevurr findss you there ;)
LadyMum laffed over yur werd of thee day!
"Whose a clever boy?" she said???
Mee reeplyed, "Why mee Unccle Austin of course!" ;)
**nose bumpss** Siddhartha Henry xxxxx
HAH! Great poem. So you’re doing your version of “ducking” him like when TW opens the door to go out in the hall in her PJs and hears someone,she quick ducks back inside to avoid them.
ReplyDeleteHooray!
ReplyDeletePaw-some poem!
ReplyDeleteVery cool poem. I'm sorry that parasite Tigger is cramping your style, Austin. But you do look handsome and comfortable in your bed under the chair.
ReplyDeletexxoo
Maggie
That's a great poem, Austin! We all need some time to ourselves now and then. If Tigger doesn't see you then you may be able to ambush him and have the advantage!
ReplyDeleteAustin love your poem and your photo :) Hope you and your Mum are having a great week!
ReplyDeleteLuvs
Marty
Oh Austin yous so very cute and clever. Gweat foto, and gweat poem.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
Love it!
ReplyDelete-Achae