Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write an
obsequious poem. Here’s my take.

Ode to the Magnificent Fluffy
O Fluffy, sovereign of this mortal coil,
whose velvet paw hath never touched the floor
without my breathless haste to lay a foil
of cashmere blankets, seven deep or more.
Your yawn, a benediction, shames the sun;
your blink, a mercy I have not deserved.
I live but to ensure, before day’s done,
your kibble bowl is warmed and richly curved.
Forgive me that I breathed while you were napping,
that once …. God help me …. once I shut a door.
I’ll spend my days in penitential wrapping
of tissue paper, strewn across the floor.
🐾 composed in abject devotion, on bended knee 🐾
NAR©2026
This is “Bohemian Catsody”
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.

Cat power rules!! … a gorgeous soundtrack my friend …
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Thank you for this lovely song, dear friend. 😻🎶
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My pleasure, Nancy … i’m doing a bit of catching up after my big weekend 💜🎵
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Great use of the prompt. All hail Queen Fluffy!
and thanks for writing to my obsequious prompt.
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As a cat’s human, it felt right! My pleasure, Bartholomew.
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This is too fun and funny! 🤣
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I really had fun with this, Lisa. Thanks!
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I had a queen Frenchie for 15 years, pure royalty.
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With a name like Frenchie, I’d expect nothing less. Thanks, Phil.
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Winnie was our French Bulldog, but she got along with Cats..
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Good doggie. Woof woof! 🐶
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…and that’s why I’ve never had a cat!
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They can and will rule the roost if you let them!
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So funny Nance you’ve perfectly captured the specific, frantic neurosis that comes with being owned by cat. You end up being a glorified piece of heated furniture 😅
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Hahaha! That’s a very funny description, Ange; I’ve never heard it before, but that’s exactly what it boils down to. Thanks so much for a good laugh. 😂
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Thank you!!🤩
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That’s cats for you!
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Just a slightly more demanding than dogs! Thanks, Esther 🐈
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Hilarious!! And, of course, so spot on. My cats loved it. 😻😹
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Hahaha! I’m so honored to know your cats seal of approval! 😹
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As the servant of two kittens, this cracks me up!😂
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I had a feeling this would appeal to all my cat-loving friends. Thanks so much, Tiffany! 🐈
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This is wonderful on every level! Bravo!
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This was great fun, Jodyi Thanks, I’m glad you liked it.
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Organized, theological worship of cats as gods no longer exists today, but some people do go way overboard with the way they treat their cats. Super fun video, Nancy.
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You’re right about that, Jim. Not in this house! 😹
Thanks, my friend.
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owned? by a feline? never.
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Some cats are such bitches!
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A kitty delight, Nancy, … such is the benediction of her majestic presence, … meeeeow!! …💙
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The benediction of her majestic presence! What a perfect line that is! Thank you, my dear Penn 💕
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💫💙🤗💫
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Lol 😽
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Thank you, Sadje! 😻
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My pleasure
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😀 oh wonderfluffy purrfect 💞
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Thanks so much, Suzanne. I had fun with this one and I love your pun! 😻
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😂 sometimes it’s just irresistible… well once I feel I know someone enough! How’s the hand..?
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Thanks for asking! I start physical therapy today; it will be so good to finally get this hand moving. I’m on my way! 💕
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Yay…! 🙌
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