It's time to flex your creative writing muscles and enter the 365 Cat Ladies Giveaway for August! The theme is Cat Haiku. Give it a try. Just for fun. See what you (or your cat) can come up with, and leave it in the comments section of this post.New to haiku? The simplified version of haiku is usually described as an un-rhymed, three-line poem of 5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 syllables, like this:
cat haiku contest:
fun with words and crazy cats
might earn big reward!
fun with words and crazy cats
might earn big reward!
There are hundreds of examples online--just do a search for "cat haiku". There are even entire books on the subject: Cat Haiku Books on Amazon
Contest ends the evening of August 31. One winner will be selected at random and will receive their choice of one of these tote bags from my CafePress Shop pictured above.
Please make sure that I have a way to contact you if you are a winner, such as a link to your blog or e-mail address, or contact me directly at my e-mail with your info...
Also, if you encounter trouble with the Comments feature, you may send your entry by e-mail by clicking "view my complete profile" at the end of "About Me" where you will find an e-mail link...
Thanks for participating!
Bailey, Cassie and
ReplyDeletePhantom, Pru and Madeline
My five awesome cats
Sent in by email:
ReplyDeletemy fur on her clothes
why bother with the lint brush?
I will just leave more
-Daisy Mae and mom Vanessa
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With a constant purr
ReplyDeleteI roll him off of my face
To finally get some sleep
All bags are for me!
ReplyDeletePouncing, diving and... shopping?
My fur goes with you.
~ Victor Tabbycat & Tabbymom Jen
I meow for you
ReplyDeletemommy do not ignore me
will you play with me
Fur on my jacket
ReplyDeleteCreamy colors tipped with black
Love waiting at home
Six cats spend their time
ReplyDeletestretched out snoozing in the sun
I'd love to be them!
Big blue eyes I see
ReplyDeleteLooking fondly back at me
Two hearts purr as one
oh brillant orange cat
ReplyDeletelittle prince of the sunset
feline spirit guide
CCL Carm- about her Pride...
Crazy cat ladies
ReplyDeleteAre very special people
Hearts filled with much love
Another email entry:
ReplyDeleteI don't write haiku
but my cat does
and he needs a bag
Sandra
Summerville, SC
Cat one humbly asks
ReplyDelete"How can I steal affection
from cat number two?"
Anti-depressant?
ReplyDeleteFelis silvestris catus -
Indispensible!
Sleeping next to me
ReplyDeleteFurry faces, soft whiskers
Cats purring their love
i so love my mom.
ReplyDeleteshe is mom to all of us,
twenty two in all!
from Susy
ReplyDeleteI would be a flea
To run in the lush meadow
Of a big cat's fur
rivrcat@charter.net
"Mom!", they call to me
ReplyDelete"Its time to eat our dinner!"
I fill bowls at once
Tail twitches, eyes stare
ReplyDeleteLower jaw chatters quickly
Why stay outside, bird?
padded feet, silent
ReplyDeletebody moves with fluidness
cat, in perfect form
Sociable Burmese
ReplyDeleteAlways having a fun time!
Can I play with you?
Plump Baby Twinkle
ReplyDeleteWon't fit in Cat Ladies Bag.
Skinny Cee Cee will!
Submitted by email by Cat Lady Jane:
ReplyDeletea flea and tick bath
is not a welcome action
cats would like to get
(this is because we just did this - both of us I bathed her and she bathed me back.)
Submitted by email:
ReplyDeleteA bag I can hide
in from evil things without.
Chin rub. Eyes squint. Purr.
-- Bibi Girl
sent by her "meowmie"
Submitted by email by Cat Lady Julie:
ReplyDeleteA pat to the face
Five Forty Five Saturday
Time to get up...Food!
-Life is full of chaos with moments of stability-
Submitted by email:
ReplyDeleteOne orange cat was saved
from the fate of losing life
now gives life to me
Thanks! That was fun!
Tricia Z
Submitted by email from Koffeekat:
ReplyDeleteCrazy cat lady?
No, eccentric female fan
Of all things feline.
Cats out on the street
ReplyDeleteHoping, Praying for a home
Please, opt to adopt!
- Franky, Brady and cat mom Stephanie, volunteer at a no-kill animal shelter.. A good way to get the message out there. =^_^=
Submitted by email by Cat Lady Tammy:
ReplyDeleteMy big green eyes gaze
At my crazy cat lady
With undying love
Shiny black coal fur
ReplyDeleteLithe as a mini panther
my green eyed Seamus
Kreepy kitty has
ReplyDeletethe biggest ears I have seen
and looks like an alien
amanda
catss99@yahoo.com
Julius, Marley;
ReplyDeleteLeave their paw prints on my heart;
Hair everywhere else.
Big flash, noisy storm.
ReplyDeleteFeline hides in the closet.
He's a scardy-cat.
(This from an hour ago.)
sweet kitties live here
ReplyDeletemy loving fur babies cozily curled
become fine decor
kitty9gypsytoo@yahoo.com
Wonderful sunshine
ReplyDeleteWarming my soft tabby fur
Dreaming happy dreams
One more cat makes nine
ReplyDeleteWhen does the line stop shifting?
The love is endless.
I'm funny looking,
ReplyDeleteBut my PURRsunality
Cloaks me in beauty.