By Judith Ayn The black cat stretched his long body on a wide windowsill. His fur and bones warmed in the autumn sunshine streaming into the room. Just as he was nodding off, an irritating sound disturbed his peace. He rose and readjusted himself, yellow-green eyes focused on the man speaking to his human. “I’m […]
Poetry, Fiction, & Prose
Through My Cat’s Eyes
By Emily Hall Warmth spreads through my body as I stretch out and roll over in the grass. Sun puddles through a window are great, but they don’t come close to the outdoor ones. It’s like I’m one with the Sun. I lie there with my eyes closed, basking in that warmth, but then I […]
8 Things I Learned from My Cats about Writing Haiku
by Lee Wardlaw 1. When poised at a hole, remain still – use your ears, eyes, nose, whiskers and mouth to detect a lurking creature. In other words: OBSERVE Observation is crucial to haiku. One must quiet the mind and use all five (or more!) senses to absorb, appreciate, and anchor the moment. A dog […]
The Curse of Verse: The Top Ten Reasons Editors Hate Rhyme
by Lee Wardlaw “The apparent ease of Dr. Seuss’s verse and his mad-cap nonsense have inspired so many untalented poets to mimic him that editors cringe when they see a [rhyming] manuscript.” – Ellen E.M. Roberts, Editor If you’ve written a feline-inspired picture book or poem in rhyme, is it cursed to a life […]