Cat Poems published on Poetry Box!

Congratulations to Daisy, Isla, Jharred and Sankalpa who have all had their cat poems selected by Paula Green as favourites! All four poems have been published on Poetry Box.They can consider themselves e-published poets! Woohoo!

https://nzpoetrybox.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/poetry-box-popup-challenge-some-favourite-cat-poems/

Twinkles

his green glowing eyes stare me down
his walk is pure sass
his fat tail swings in the frosty wind
his fur is no longer black
his hiss is like a snake
his claws drag along the new couch
his smile turns into a smirk
his paws leap towards me
TWINKLES, how rude!

Daisy F, 12yrs, Yr8, Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School

Cat’s Catalogue

My cat wakes up at dawn
It eats in the morning
It cuddles at noon,
It meows in the afternoon,
like it’s trying to talk to me.
It purrs like an engine at dusk,
It chases me in the evening like I’m its last food.
It sneaks into the night like a spy.
It sleeps at midnight.

by Jharred J, Y8, Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School

A Tangle of Terror

Its chubby face looks like your companion,
it grooms itself innocently,

but…

its sharp claws dig into its prey,
devilish eyes gaze into their souls

Sankalpa P. Yr 8, 13 years, Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School

Moose

Bringing birds inside
What are you doing?
Side-ways walking down the hallway
What are you doing?
Eating like you have never been fed
What are you doing?
Attacking birds left and right
What are you doing?
Constantly staring out the window
What are you doing?
Searching for a bunny that is no longer with us

What are you-
Oh…
“You want Waffles back!”

Ila R, 12yrs, Year 8, Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School