though I do lead a group of poets
that purr when reading their poems
will lick anybody’s good lyrics
or hiss at another’s when
that other is not looking
and certainly howl
if their tails get stepped on
my job is getting them back here each week
yelling doesn’t work for mature poets
only cajoling sometimes with promised treats
sometimes with encouraging words
about their amazing talent or
how much fun we have together
how much I need them
cleverness and humor
can have the same effect as catnip
and when I walk into our meeting
see those tails twisting and mouths
going I know they are hungry and
looking forward to some good poetry
I’ve never been a cat herder
but if I ever become one
I’ll see if any of these tricks
are transferable
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