Simone the Cat (Stories and Poems For Children)
By Sharon Lia Robinson
I have written several collections of stories and poems for children, inspired by the companionship of my cats Simon and Simone and by my imagination. Enjoy the following excerpts.
A Day Indoors
we stayed indoors
the day of the storm
we sat by the fire
we were nice and warm
she didn’t hear the wind
she didn’t hear the rain
she slept at my feet
she never heard the sleet
my little cat
Simone fast asleep.
As A Child
at first I did not know
the names of trees
I loved the wind
the garden breeze
watched and waved
to the trains passing by
while I watered
peach and plum tree
the small child pond
the West Los Angeles sun
our home
on Ashby Lane
Meow Meow
at teatime we chat
about our cats
Sam will hide
when a guest appears
who knows why
its not real clear
while Claire
will simply climb upon
any lap that comes along
Nini prances
for a song
performing solo
for one or for a throng
yet my favorite cat
is sweet Simone
because she lives with me
content at home.
