I like this, Kate. I think it could be taken several ways, depending on the reader's mood. I think it's playful, and maybe a little seductive, like cat-ate-mouse:) Hugs,
Sheila

Kate, I like the way you have bundled these two scenarios into one clever piece. Cat with mouse sustenance now safely trapped within and the internal furor we go through when a secret has been entrusted to us that must be kept, or our honor and trust forever lost. May peace and love be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael

I agree with Carol that some secrets were made to be told. With minds of their own secrets don't stay secret for long. This is a very good metaphorical poem, and says alot between the lines than what is actually written. Thank you for sharing.

May the Lord Bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and walk by your side. With love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister Barbie

What an amazing metaphoric poem!

...some secrets have a mind of their own....mmmmmmmmm very intriguing poem today, Kate, well done

Carole~

Secrets are as they should be
Assuming that you both did agree
Mice and purring I have a hunch
Could lead you to a rodent brunch

Patrick

I'm enchanted by the title...and your poetic words even more, Kate! Not quite sure what the "secret" might be, but left to our own conclusions...oooooohhhh-eeeee :o)
Blessings and Love to you, friend - Micke

IT IS HARD TO KEEP....'GOOD NEWS'! WELL DONE, KATE. ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Very exotic feel in this writing. I seem to be wanting to know of the bustling secret--my ears wriggle and writhe, and my nose, too. What's that church mouse doing ... smiling?--I, too, am smiling, because this writing is, innocently, sultry! Thank you....

lovely!

The smiling inner church mouse ! Great stuff, Kate

Get on purring, but please please, let those claws off!!! (LOL)

Georg

Purrrrrrrs are very good.

Beautiful write, Kate; I especially love the last line:

" ... contentedly learning your purr". So sweet! Well done; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

This is absolutely fanbloodytastic! The expression, the naughtiness, the longing... an awesome package in a few lines! DYNAMITE!

Silence is golden. ;-)

I LOVE THE SHHHHHH...what did they say about great minds???

Shhhhh….



Silence…

I prefer darkness where I can hide

Slow down…

You are stepping on my dreams

Hanging by your Heart


Love Tinka

Kate, this ain't no humour poem, poet!
It's fresh and gorgeous romance.
It has a innocent naughtiness about it.
But I love it. You just keep getting better and betterer.

xx

Kate, I LOVE this....I can "feel" that feeling.........ready to burst but holding that secret still within...and that smile as it creeps across the face. The "cat out of the bag," and the "inner church mouse,"...love your clever mind...This goes into my library.

sounds like juicy mischief...

Ooh, Kate's got a secret and is dying to tell..No, my dear, a secret must be kept deeply within the soul, another soul has entrusted you with this secret and it is a cosmic promise of a greater power..
Never tell, unless you are given permission to spill the beans.....

Love this poem, it speaks volumes

Much peace, love and light,
Amber "V"

And I lean, contentedly, into this poem ... gorgeous.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

What a most delightful write, Kate; so cleverly concocted and shared via your verses. Thank you! Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Mums the word dear Kate...LOVE the inner church mouse~this is incredible really!
Love,
Christine

delightfully clever gospel, Kate ... spoken at the perfect volume ...

So sweet. Dish me up some more with your runcible spoon, would you...

I am sure...that Cats can't really talk to humans, I've tried. A promise is a promise, that stands on it's word, a cat has scruples too.

This is truly beautiful Kate, so good to read one of your lovely writes again. Well done.
fee

kate this rocks! Fantastic!

cheers!
ET

You gotta cat inside of you? Seems that could hurt if it started to scratch from the inside out...ed )you Brits have all sorts of unusual rituals don't ya(...LOL

I saved this poem to my library!
Great poem!

So cute and compelling!
You sure have got style!
Blessings,
Christine

very enjoyable

nice! <3

A cat and mouse tale told in a superb way on how secrets await the next promise.

Fuzzy metaphor...I wonder where the "other one's" inner church mouse has been...?? I know, Kate!

Love,
Sage