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08-OCT-2012 Karen Stuebing

Black Cat

West Virginia

Submitted for the October PAD, “Haiku.”

Other poets can be seen here.

The rule for today.
Touch my tail, I shred your hand
New rule tomorrow

Author Unknown

Graflex Crown Graphic Pacemaker,Graphex Optar 135mm, f4.7,Fujifilm FP 3000B
1/60s f/4.7 iso3000 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Oct-2012 10:57:14
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Laryl23-Oct-2012 00:10
lol love the haiku! my cat just racked up a bill at the vets today, I'd like to pull his darn tail! lol
Guest 15-Oct-2012 05:45
My one is not totally black, but can sometimes shred my hand...great haiku !!!
Janet Donnelly11-Oct-2012 21:32
I absolutely love this Haiku ........ I once had a black cat who would have had the same sentiment.
woody3409-Oct-2012 20:47
Great shot, looks hazy and bad luck...I really stay clear of black cats..V
Martin Lamoon09-Oct-2012 19:14
A wonderful cat and a great photograph. V
Guest 09-Oct-2012 19:08
Excellent haiku and a wonderful portrait of your cat!! Well done Karen! V
J S Quesada09-Oct-2012 18:58
Great and unique portrait of a black cat with this soft tones. His expression really matches the haiku ;-) V
Al Chesworth09-Oct-2012 18:47
What does Hissy think of this ?
Nice picture Karen.
Peggy W09-Oct-2012 18:40
LOL~ how true is that when it comes to cats...
Great image!
V
Tom LeRoy09-Oct-2012 17:26
This guy fits the poem to perfection, personality pure. Great shot and presentation. V
joanteno09-Oct-2012 16:24
beautiful shot..
Simon Chandler09-Oct-2012 15:55
Artistic portrait. Excellent work. v
Alexander Kazakov09-Oct-2012 15:54
Excellent b/w tones! V
globalgadabout09-Oct-2012 14:39
it certainly looks poised to strike..
wernere0109-Oct-2012 13:03
Thanks for the laugh, superb Haiku, and it´s exactly why I love cats.
Colin Storey09-Oct-2012 12:56
Very cute cat and wonderful image, I wouldn't touch his tail. v
LynnH09-Oct-2012 11:53
Fabulous high-key photo and perfect for the Haiku. V
I found some funny Cat Haikus online. Let me know if you would like a link.
Chris Spracklen09-Oct-2012 10:09
A great study in contrasts, Karen.
Lovely commentary, too.
borisalex09-Oct-2012 08:35
A fantastic photo, love the "Weichzeichner", a beautiful portrait of this great looking cat..! V.,
Bryan Murahashi09-Oct-2012 04:20
Wonderful portrait and great Haiku. V
Cindi Smith09-Oct-2012 01:29
A beauty she is.
janescottcumming09-Oct-2012 00:45
Perfect shot for this great Haiku! V
Guest 08-Oct-2012 23:56
Good capture of a great looking cat
godro08-Oct-2012 23:17
I like it,bravo!!!
Sheila08-Oct-2012 23:16
LOL!! The Haiku was written by someone who knows cats.
Your image is gorgeous.
Mike H.08-Oct-2012 23:10
Excellent choices -- you're good at this!
Don't think I want to cross paths with this one then...
Big smile -- just noticed the equip. used for this one! Superb.
Frank Brault08-Oct-2012 23:01
lovely. V
Walter Otto Koenig08-Oct-2012 22:29
Great Haiku and portrait of this beautiful cat that exudes confidence. "V"
Coleen Perilloux Landry08-Oct-2012 22:22
Love your Haiku. I have a three legged cat like this that someone left at my house last November. I think it has Siamese in its genes.
Janice Dunn08-Oct-2012 22:04
Ha ha - good Haiku Karen. Love your black cat
laine08-Oct-2012 21:49
Lol...great words, Karen. I will stay clear of your friend
Helen Betts08-Oct-2012 21:24
Love the stark contrast here and the softness of the image. He looks like the haiku was written just for him! V.
Guest 08-Oct-2012 20:43
Bad omen! V.