King Chuck sits so still,
and, seemingly, free of verve.
He begins to stir
then stretch, race and crash sidelong
into me — with affection.
© 2021 Susan Joy Clark
This was written as part of the Tanka Tuesday challenge, hosted by Colleen M. Chesebro. For this challenge, we had to use synonyms of life and move in our poems.
In just a little end note, King Chuck is not my cat, but a cat I take care of from time to time. I have been the recipient of many of those funny, affectionate crashes. I also agree that his name is very comical.
Susan, welcome. I’m glad you made it here. King Chuck is gorgeous. I’m a kitty mom so I get it. Lucky you, gets to look after him. <3
He’s a very pretty cat and with an endearing personality.
I have a gray and white female named Chloe, and a dark tortoiseshell named Sophie. Chloe is the lover and Sophie is coming around. We love them both. <3
Very nice. They sound pretty.
Thanks, Susan. <3
I love the name King Chuck and it’s a very regal picture of him. A fitting Tanka for such a beautiful cat.
A cool car, a funny cat, and I love that name, 🙂
Pat
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love the name too, but I’m not responsible for it. 🙂
Perfect description of how a cat seeks affection, with a crash not with a suggestion.
I find that little behavior charming and funny. 🙂
Cats are definitely their own ‘people!’
I grew up with some and then fostered a pair for a couple of weeks for a relative.
My ‘pets’ now are the birds that visit the yard 😉
Those are nice pets too, though not as cuddly maybe. 🙂