Poem: "The Thermotropism of Purring Pets"

[ysabetwordsmith]

This is the freebie for today's crowdfunding Creative Jam, inspired by a prompt from siliconshaman.


"The Thermotropism of Purring Pets"


To cats,
the sun is
a supermagnet.

They are drawn to
its warm rays the way
bees are drawn to flowers.

One may easily find
the warmest spot in a home
simply by searching for the cats.

They turn up
in cuddle puddles
and unexpected fur piles.

Each curled and
resonant form is a reminder
to pause and take part in comfort.

No day containing time
spent with a contented cat
can be counted a complete loss.

* * *

Notes:

Thermotropism is the movement of an organism toward or away from a directional source of temperature change. Cats are profoundly thermotropic.

Cats are so soothing that they are used as therapy animals.

Comments

OOH!

[dialecticdreamer]

Thank you for this. I love it!

And the last stanza just perfects it.

Re: OOH!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>Thank you for this. I love it! <<

Yay!

>>And the last stanza just perfects it.<<

That was actually the prompt, slightly tweaked for phrasing.

[siliconshaman]

Perfect! [purrfect?!]

and yes, it's quite possible to trace the position of hotwater pipes under the floor boards by where the cats prefer to sleep on cold days.

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Perfect! [purrfect?!] <<

I'm happy to hear that.

>>and yes, it's quite possible to trace the position of hotwater pipes under the floor boards by where the cats prefer to sleep on cold days.<<

:D They're like furry thermometers.

At This Rate . . .

[shiori_makiba]

My AWWWWW Meter is going need to be re-set. It's already on maximum.

Anyway, Cute. Very cute.

Did give me the compulsion to go pet the cat. She didn't mind the extra attention.

Re: At This Rate . . .

[ysabetwordsmith]

:D Yay for petting kitties!

[mdlbear]

Purrrrrrrrfect. Yes, cats are marvelous therapy animals. I'm going to need one when I get home -- it's been a long day.

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I'm glad you liked this.

In case of emotional breakdown, place cat here.

Re: Thank you!

[(Anonymous)]

I would love to find a shirt that says that......

My kitty likes to curl up on my chest or in my lap. She talks too.... And she just came back to me after taking a snack break. Love the poem... Cats! I was excited when I saw the word "purr".

-tresta

Re: Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>I would love to find a shirt that says that......<<

Just search online, those are available in many styles.

>>My kitty likes to curl up on my chest or in my lap. She talks too.... And she just came back to me after taking a snack break. Love the poem... Cats! I was excited when I saw the word "purr". <<

Aww! <3

[thnidu]

PURRR-R-R-R-R-RRRRRRR!

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I'm glad you liked this.

[chanter1944]

Awwwww. :) You could just as easily reverse that; find the cats by searching for the warmest accessible place in the house!

This explains why chilly weather makes for cuddlier kitties. XD

Yes...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Awwwww. :) You could just as easily reverse that; find the cats by searching for the warmest accessible place in the house! <<

I have done that. It works.

>> This explains why chilly weather makes for cuddlier kitties. XD <<

There is even a cat thermostat.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Very, very true! Our kitty can often be found relaxing on the radiator. This is probably why he also has a habit of stealing my seat when I stand up.

Yes...

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

That is why cats steal seats. Also possibly because they expect to get a lap when the original sitter returns.

[fayanora.livejournal.com]

Love it!

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to hear that. It seems to be a popular piece.

[cat-sanctuary.livejournal.com]

Purr! Purr!

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked this, fellow cat-lover!