'Twas the night before Trick or Treat
And all through the house
The tabbies were sleeping
Each with a mouse.
The children would dress
As a witch or a ghost,
Obama or Palin,
Or a piece of plain toast.
But mama was worried
About costumes to wear.
The tabbies had nothing
But ears and cat hair.
She ran to the toy chest
And sorted through clothes.
“Much too tight or too small:
They can wear none of those!”
When all of a sudden
The green suit did appear
It had not been worn
In many a year.
Mama snatched up her Lily,
The camera, and suit.
To the bathroom they went,
For a quick photo shoot.
She grabbed the Temptations
And slammed the door tight.
Then on went the suit
Only somewhat too tight.
Lily posed on the throne,
Her eyes filled with glee!
She snacked on Temptations --
They were the key!
Then came a rattle...
It shook the closed door.
‘Twas Tinsel!
She wanted to settle the score.
She, too, had Temptations
And checked on the shoot,
Then scurried away
After getting the boot.
So now Lily has something
Attractive to wear!
She looks like an elf
Or a large, lumpy pear.
When Halloween comes
She’ll be totally dressed.
But costumes or not,
We know kitties are best!
Special thanks to our blogging friend, Daisy, for the Temptations modeling tip!
7 comments:
Oh my gosh! I didn't think the poem could be just as cute as the pictures!!!
Sugar would bite my face off if I attempted to get him into a sweater. And Nimue...I'd never be able to even catch him in the first place.
You have such talents. I love the poem and can't believe that Lily is such a good sport. But maybe the Temptations are just the right incentive. Thanks for sharing.
Lily is such an adorable little elf! And I love the poem! I'm glad the treats worked out.
I don't know which is cuter, the poem or the photos. You are so talented. And I love the photo with Tinsel peeking in the door.
Aw, thanks, guys! :-)
I really MUST upgrade the kitties' costumes for next year. This knit suit is sort of embarrassing! lol
Ahahaha!
Awesome Janet! You are quite the poet and Lily is the cutest Elf of all.
OMG, hysterical!!! Thanks for a good chuckle this morning...the poem is to die for! (Rhonda Little would be impressed!)
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