The Black Cat (The facts)

I am very aware that it’s October, a time where black cats are associated with the occult, demonology and witchcraft. This poem is designed to paint black cats in a more realistic light. I have included a photo of our three at the bottom, their brother muscled in!

The Black Cat (The facts)

Neither evil nor demonic,
they’re cats that are jet black.
They hold no impious malice
yet they seem to get the flack.

No hint of special powers
or maleficent intent.
Just coal black feline beauties
with a gentle temperament.

They cannot curse or jinx you
or strike you from above.
They’re magnificent half sized panthers
with capacity to love.

The occult is not their forte
they’d rather have a snooze.
Black cats are simple felines,
no need for strange taboos.

They’re overlooked at shelters
residing there for years.
They witness every prejudice
and all unfounded fears.

It’s a black cat bias syndrome
as statistics seem to show.
They’re judge on only colour
just why we’ll never know!

All the huge black cat fanatics
will clearly put you straight.
The melanistic feline
is a cat’s that truly great!!!!!

Written by: Teresa Harrison-Best