katku

haiku for and about cats...

kat-ku Pronunciation Key   (cat koo) n.pl. katku, also kat-kus       1. A lyric verse form having three unrhymed lines of five, seven and five          syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of felines or the habits of same.       2. A  poem written in this form.

A gentle whir sounds... The calico doily stirs. Salmon will please her.                                amfv - 2002

A ladder is borne, Icarus awaits the call Cats should not take flight                                      amfv - 2002

Cabinet door opens... A cat hiss, a kitten born. It is almost dawn.                                  tryst - 2002

Falling pine needles Impatient meows from the roof I bring the ladder.                                     talulah  - 2002

On delicate paws, These Gods of ancient Egypt Walk among us still.                                 amfv - 2003

A gray tail twitches. Like a spring uncoiled, she strikes... A yarn ball vanquished                                    amfv - 2003

white tip bottlebrush attached to a white arch. feline posturing.                                tinker - 2003

White male, tabby tail Dancing, prancing on black socks: Soft paws hide sharp claws                                         amfv - 2003

Poised by water's edge Steeling self to breech the waves Fish are unaware                                    amfv - 2004

Calico stretches Basking in the summer sun Soft purrs fill the air                                   amfv - 2004