The crown of literature is poetry. — W. Somerset Maugham
One of the best partners in writing? A cat! — Primadonna Angela
Every poet finds their own muse – the irresistible figure that draws the artist (author, writer) toward the light of creativity. To some, muse is a guardian spirit or force who is a source of inspiration for creativity.
Write me a poem. Write me several poems. A muse me. — N’Zuri Za Austin
If you look a dog in the eye too intensely, it may recite an astounding poem to you. —Jean Genet
A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem. — Jean Burden
A catless writer is almost inconceivable. It’s a perverse taste, really, since it would be easier to write with a herd of buffalo in the room than even one cat; they make nests in the notes and bite the end of the pen and walk on the typewriter keys. ― Barbara Holland
To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.
— Edgar Allan Poe
Poetry is breathing words that give a reader pause. — Ankita Singhal
All great poetry is dipped in the dyes of the heart. — Edith Sitwell
Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it. — Matsuo Bashō
Pithy Poet is the owner, author and administrator of A Cairn of Micropoetry and Pawsnreflect. She resides in NY and is a pet mom to several rescue cats and a dog.
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Symbiotic Bond
Julie Manet with Cat by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Closer and Closer
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Girl On A Bench
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In The Hereafter
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Midnight Seance
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Orange Orb
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Masked Ball Gathering
masked ball gatheringstranger eyes entire roomfirst one to arrive graphic source: internet
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A Year Of Struggle
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Dreamt I Was Dead
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Studying Your Face
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After A Long Cry
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Carousel Horse
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Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it. — 
