Cat Poetry

Featuring a delightful cast of characters and timeless Buddhist wisdom, and with His Holiness' compassion pervading every chapter, The Dalai Lama's Cat is simply enchanting. Not so much fly-on-the-wall as cat-on-the-sill, this is the warmhearted tale of a small kitten rescued from the slums of New Delhi who finds herself in a beautiful sanctuary with sweeping views of the snowcapped Himalayas.

The practical cats need no introduction, but this stunning new reading by Lemn Sissay brings the poems vibrantly alive to introduce a new generation of children to Eliot's work. Lemn Sissay MBE is a poet, playwright and occasional broadcaster. He has read poetry all over the world and was the first poet commissioned to write for the London Olympics.

In the early 1960s, the Hungry Generation revitalized Bengali poetry in Calcutta, liberating it from the fetters of scholarship and the fog of punditry and freeing it to explore new forms, language, and subjects. Shakti Chattopadhyay was a cofounder of the movement, and his poems remain vibrant and surprising more than a half century later. In his ‘urban pastoral’ lines, we encounter street colloquialisms alongside high diction, a combination that at the time was unprecedented.

This selection includes Tales and Poems: Tales. The Murders in the Rue Morgue ; The Gold-Bug ; The Black Cat ; The Pit and the Pendulum ; The Tell-Tale Heart ; The Fall of the House of Usher ; The Masque of the Red Death ; The Cask of Amontillado ; The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar ; Hop-Frog ; Ligeia ; Morella ; The Oval Portret. Poems. The Raven ; Al Aaraaf ; Annabel Lee ; The Bells ; The City in the Sea ; The Conqueror Worm ; A Dream Within a Dream ; Eldorado ; Eulalie ; The Haunted Palace ; To Helen ; Lenore ; Tamerlane ; Ulalume.

A collection and selection of poetry by Ohio-based poet, blogger, and flash fiction author Cat Russell, author of the short story and flash fiction collection The Optimist's Journal of the End of Days. This audiobook is read by the author.

I write poems about all kinds of cats. I cover everything from the tabby to the saber-toothed tiger. This book is full of facts.

A broken heart. A true friend to provide a shoulder to cry on. An awakening of hope. Recovery and adaption of a new form of love.

Dive into the delightful world of cats with "Cat Poems: Whiskered Wonders in Verse"! This charming collection is a must-have for every cat lover, offering a heartwarming journey through the antics and personalities of over 70 cat breeds. Engage with simple and fun lines that bring to life the unique essence of each breed. Each poem is crafted with care, featuring 16 lines that capture our feline friends' humor, affection, and elegance.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Myron J. Milsten, Jr. has real problems with his pet Persian cat named Kitty. In fact, he hates her. Upon the advice of his therapist, the author poured his rage into this collection of poems. In 27 full-length poems and haiku, Milsten covers a variety of subjects, including family, nature, Satanism, current issues, and more, all seen through a uniquely Kitty-phobic lens.

In an ugly world full of noise... Escape to a place of quiet words and beauty.

If you have listened to A Cat's Nativity Tale, then you'll be excited to hear that there is more to the story. Join again as T.C. shares the details...passed down through generations of cats...from Chatool, then a very old cat at 34 human years old. Through a chance meeting with Jesus, years after witnessing His birth, Chatool is propelled into witnessing events that would shape history for all eternity.

An Anthology of Poetry and Prose written by Women in the First World War. War Girls is a commemoration and celebration of the remarkable, often deeply moving and largely unsung experiences of women in the First World War told in their own words. Through poetry, journals and letters this audio book documents the contribution made by women from all walks of society - from campaigning for peace to working on the home front and in the services.

In Quantum Theory for Cats, York-based poet and ghost-trail guide Ian Stuart ably chaperones us through the winding snickelways between bitter beauty and sweet ugliness. After hearing from both of Schrödinger's pets, we witness spontaneous tears in a bookshop, watch an ambulance arrive through a crack in the curtains, then spend time with saints, artists, doppelgangers, and the unborn.

Collected here in one volume are more than 60 poems from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jack Ketchum. These are read by the author.

Kids will love this sweet story as they listen to “Three Little Kittens.” These cute little kittens will entertain pre-readers as these rhymes reinforce early literacy skills needed for school success. Kids and parents alike will enjoy listening to “Three Little Kittens” over and over again!

Tally McNally is an alley cat who loves to tally! He keeps track of all sorts of contests - who wins the most races, who is the tallest, who can climb the most trees, and more. When the results are counted up, Tally is always the winner. One rainy day, Tally competes to become the “wettest cat”. But he goes too far and gets into a jam. Will his friends - who lose to him tally after tally - find a way to save him?

When I was young I always said I'd have loads of pets, and now I have! I've got 7 dogs, 2 cats and a gorilla in back garden. I'm living the life I said I would and it's great fun! All tales of my furry friends are based on truth with a little bit of magic thrown in...and who doesn't like a little bit of magic?

Tom - the Cat is about the life and dubious works of a large tabby tom cat, who lives with the narrator, an indulgent and adoring finance director.

In this collection of 30 cat poems, author Debbie De Louise shares her love and knowledge of the felines she’s known throughout her life. Most of the poems are inspired by her current and past cats. Some poems are funny; others are sad, but all reflect the beauty, intelligence, and special characteristics of these animals. If you are a cat lover or enjoy poems about cats, you will be both touched and entertained by this poetry collection that also includes notes about how they inspired her to write the poems.