Organic poems from Kent by Susan Lane SLCM
Cat Hotel features poems inspired by the quiet rituals, quirks, and personalities of cats. This category gathers pieces about feline behaviour, companionship, independence, and the small domestic moments that shape life with cats. Readers will find gentle, observational poetry that explores the humour, mystery, and emotional presence of cats in the home.
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Life with a cat is never boring, especially with a semi-feral that has adopted you, and has unpleasant tendencies. The affection she gives is second to none, she purrs incessantly when given a cuddle, lovely. Cat Done a Poogie on My Settee Well, that’s it, never … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine WordPress: How one poet, three animals, and a blogging platform made a new kind of home. Mummy Suzy and WordPress I can’t believe it There I was knocking on death’s door Could barely get up off the floor ColourMine was on Squarespace Then she decided out of … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: From the perspective of the cat who had his own near-death experience earlier in the summer of 2025 That Blasted Orange Cat – That’s Me What a day this has been I’m the cat you haven’t seenI thought my mummy Suzy Didn’t love me So, I … Read more
Written by Susan Lane, SLCM, Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Family life when you have a cat who thinks he’s a cut above you in the food chain and tries to prove it daily with antics and snobbery which he didn’t learn from me, and he doesn’t realise, although I let him have his illusion he … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Cat That Crapped on My Settee Cat: This early morning pleasure was not appreciated but is quite often an occurrence that I would prefer to be avoided if possible. Cat Not Tolerated Well, that’s it, never again That flippin’ cat is not ever Being let in … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Orange Cat – Weekend Away Cats don’t send postcards. When he stayed out for the weekend, I assumed independence. What followed was a slow unravelling of vet appointments, tests, medication and the kind of concern only a creature with snide looks and nine lives can provoke. … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine Explanation of the ColourMine Poetic Residents This poem introduces a variety of characters who reside at the ColourMine residence – some inside, some out, all part of the everyday chaos and charm. Among the laughter and garden clippings, I’ve also touched on grief, because it’s part … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Cat and the Rat I look down garden and what do I seeThe cat playing dab with the grass and weedsIt was tea time, I gave him a shout,He looked over and carried on playing aboutI take a slow stroll to see what he’s atI can … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Orange Cat and Nigel, The Veterinary A quick backstory: the cat was not well, and the vet suspected possible leukaemia. Red blood cell count PCV of 7 (possible heaven); that’s the blood test for counting the red cells to you and me. I took him home … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Orange: This house even forces animals near trauma and sick times in caution, only really allowing named gingers echoes, cautionary allowances timed – Illusions may hone ordinary moments endlessly. Silence usurped static animals now leaving a nice endowment. This scroll is part of ColourMine’s layered poetic structure, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine is happy here – a space to write freely, find your voice, and explore creativity in all its forms. Whether you want to write, draw, learn, or simply try something new, this is your invitation to begin. ColourMine Creativity and Self-Expression I’m hoping to show you … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine That cat . . . Cat: An amusing look at the hierarchy of a cat within a family and the presence of ritualistic behaviour regarding their human counterpart within their ideology. It hasn’t taken long to establish the cat is in charge of me Of mealtimes here, … Read more
