Feline Point of View
by @raspberry33
Skirmish: Cats (@ajna1960)Liner Notes
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Well, we have a tricolor Hemingway cat named Luna (short for Lunatic), who answers only to kitty, when she deigns to come around. This is a song from her point of view. I think she sees us as big strange cats. The story is mostly true - Luna does have more than the usual number of toes, and the animal shelter told us she'd be a great mouser. Thanks @ajna1960 for hosting the skirmish!
Lyrics
FELINE POINT OF VIEW (c) 2025 raspberry33
VERSE 1:
They are both larger creatures
Wasting the hunting hours sleeping most of the night
But I don’t think they’re hostile – they’re just very strange cats
And they mostly treat me all right
When the big male one sneezes
I jump and run – I get startled every time
But I don’t think he’s hostile Just allergic…
And my dander doesn’t just stay mine
VERSE 2: And the South facing window is my favorite place To stretch and then to take a nap In the evenings, she lies down to read And I’ll occupy her lap
Only one thing can move me And I hate to get up = it seems to disappoint her But I can’t resist chasing that red dot on the floor From the big guy’s laser pointer
CHORUS:
My name might be Luna – but I answer to kitty
I came from the shelter but I belong on a ship
I’ve got polydactlyly - those extra claws are so handy
But lead to trouble with so nails to clip
VERSE 3: And the legend is Hemingway Was handed a gift – A snowy white, six-toed cat My ancestors were renowned as efficient mousers And excelled at killing the Norway rat
From Boston, our mutants went forth and multiplied We found distant ports to colonize But remember, I’m feline, If I’m napping, don’t call me Or expect me to want to socialize
CHORUS
Comments
Lololol "my dander doesn't just stay mine"... I love how serious this is, and I find the chord structure to be quite dramatic. And really, your kitty deserves nothing less! I love the last stanza especially!
I really love the perspective and personality you brought to this! Wonderful and delightful lyric! Your delivery is fantastic wonderful song!
What fun ! Sounds like one very bright and thinking cat. I like this line... "And they mostly treat me all right" The word 'mostly' had me cracking up.. Typical cat speak !
Can't resist cat songs, and even better if from the cat's viewpoint. You were one in a prior life, I suppose, given how accurate these lyrics seem.