Category Archives: Poetry

POEM: THE BOND

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Mollie Hunt

Feeling Thankful for cats. How does he know—that precious cat who shares my home and life? Is my anxiety tangible? Does my grief give off a scent— dead roses and cyanide? Or is it something more tangible? Shivers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged #catwriters, #catwritersassociation, #crazycatladycozymysteries, About cats, Cat Behavior, inspirational | 10 Comments

NIGHT PASSAGES-A CAT POEM

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Mollie Hunt

NIGHT PASSAGES Cat’s up. Visits the commode, then makes his rounds. Meow, me-row, row-o-ooow into the darkness, skirting predator shadows, seeking kibble prey. He returns to bed, jumping on my feet. All purrs and purrumphs, he settles in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged #catwritersassociation, cat poem, cat poetry, inspirational, poetry | 4 Comments

LOST POEMS

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mollie Hunt

I’ve been writing my poetry for some time, ever since someone mistakenly called me a poet. I replied, No, I’ve never penned a poem in my life, then sat down and began to write. I haven’t stopped since. Looking back … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged anxiety, inspirational, Memoir, poetry, verse | 6 Comments

POEM: IN THE CAT GARDEN

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Mollie Hunt

IN THE CAT GARDEN Cat in the garden does not question whether she is wild or safe. News comes on scented air; some relevant, most not. If there is danger she will deal. When danger passes she will assess the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged #catwritersassociation, #crazycatladycozymysteries, Cat, cat poems, inspirational | 8 Comments

POEM: SAD RAIN

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Mollie Hunt

Damn the rain. Today it is too much. God’s tears, yes, Mingle with our own As more death Takes ones we love, Leaving only a cold companion, Grief. Written originally for Leslie, Patty, and Patricia, who have recently lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged #crazycatladycozymysteries, Covid-19, death, death of a beloved cat, death of a loved one, poem, poems for the plague, poetry, saying goodbye | 2 Comments

STRAY POEMS

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Mollie Hunt

Curl up, slumber king, your hot weight atop my breast, holding my soul from untimely departure. Curl up, your purr in my ear and in my dream. Curl up. Don’t listen to that other cat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged cat poems, cat poetry, cats, inspirational, joy of cats, poetry | 12 Comments

FOSTERING, a poem

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Mollie Hunt

Bailey Coyote Doctor … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Shelters, Cats, Poetry | Tagged #catwritersassociation, #crazycatladycozymysteries, cat poem, foster cat, Fostering, Oregon Humane Society, poem, poetry, shelter stories | 5 Comments

BIG SALE ON “CAT POEMS: FOR THE LOVE OF CATS”

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Mollie Hunt

~Since I was a total and utter failure at setting up my “CAT POEMS: FOR THE LOVE OF CATS” Giveaway the other day, I decided to run a sale instead. I will revisit the Giveaway site (when I have more … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged #catwritersassociation, almost a giveaway, book sale, cat poems, cats, gift idea, inspirational, poetry, sale, Valentine's Day | 4 Comments

CAT-MAS POEM and AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Mollie Hunt

Here is my latest cat poem, “Merry Cat-mas“, published on the Fire Star Blogsite to celebrate the holiday season. And speaking of poems and cats, I have a big surprise coming before the end of the year. It has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Poetry, Secret Soul | Tagged cat poetry, Fire Star, inspiration, Love of cats, Merry Cat-mas, poetry, poetry book | 8 Comments

OLD MAU, a Cat Poem for National Poetry Month

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Mollie Hunt

OLD MAU The universe takes notice when Old Mau passes by. Venerable at twenty-one, even the strays don’t come near him. Scrappy Dan goes the other way— No scraps today. Old Mau chases dogs for sport, sinking … Continue reading →