Ode to a Tomcat

You lived all nine lives, you wonderful old tomcat,

And to see you memorialized is great fun.

You’d take on any cat or dog who dared you,

Leaving them hurt when the fight was done.

The volume of the noise when you fought

Let everyone know that you were for real.

You screeched and scratched to the utmost,

Instructing all around that you were the real deal.

Your stripes indicated that you were special,

Initially meant to be the top of the heap.

I so miss seeing you strut your cool stuff,

But this wall means your memory we will keep.

Written for What Do You See #239 for Life After 50 for Women by Sadje. The Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Flute. The Daily Spur prompt is Dare. The Word of the Day Challenge is Volume. The Three Things Challenge #M705 prompts are Initial, Indicate, Instruct.

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