Iggy, the creator of many a Catku
My cat has his own Facebook page. When he’s online, he tends toward writing about his feelings and experiences in Haiku form. In honour of a true full “spring/summer” day, complete with the window left open for over 24 hours, following are some examples of his work.
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a spring-time sleep
full of cat-nip and water
tomorrow, I dance
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morning, late rising
no sun today just the clouds
resting in my nest
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Mother: ticka-tick
Tick Tick Tick. Typing so much
As I sleep, so sound.
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crunch of my pellets
listen: the traffic goes by
out there, in the sun
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I was in the sun
but it has shifted away
warmth stays in my fur
the other eye winks
Natasha Henderson, Montreal
fleurbain 
Do you think Iggy could teach Little Ricky the rules of haiku writing? I bet he’s just bursting with great haikus as well. The difference being, of course, that cats tend to be serene and meditative, while ferrets only stop moving when they’re asleep. Ok, make that – could Iggy teach Cami the rules of haiku writing? She might – just might – be willing to give it a try if she’s not too busy ruling her world…
I’ll try to pass on Iggy’s inspiration to LR and Cami… I’ll teach them the basics of Haiku, and see what sort of Catku and Ferku they might come up with!
Ferku… I imagine would, indeed, be pretty frenetic in nature.
Cami. Hmm… that kitty always has an opinion. Perhaps she’d like to express herself in poetry, too. 😉
He looks so healthy and happy! What a treat to see him go public like this!
He’s a ferocious poet, a mange-er of an Iggles.
So amazing, and always inspiring.
He’s got his little “things” he likes to do around here; I think it all makes him happy. Eating plants, sitting on The Table, writing his Catku… etc.
Drinking from Drippy, The Tap.
Aw… snuggies.
when the book comes out
I want one
maybe it will have illustrations
🙂 oh yes, it will be illustrated!
[…] poetry-reading, as well as a simple book-binding workshop… and indeed, the rumours are true. Iggy (my cat) will publish a chap-book of his Catku that will soon be available! -Natasha […]