Organic poems from Kent by Susan Lane SLCM
Poems and personal stories inspired by cats – their quirks, humour, companionship, and the everyday moments they bring into my life and writing.
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: He’s got attitude, thinks he’s in charge, shows affection – painfully Ginger Cat – Herr Ob This flippin’ cat, I know he’s fabulous and is settling down well with me But really, Just got my breakfast of Weetabix and there’s also a cup of tea waiting … Read more
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 Gardening – Calling other lovers of undesired responsibility, mainly in November ecstasy Bloomin’ Gardening Is Not Much Fun Juggling gardening, housework and poetry without a man can be a task that is never-ending, but the end result is very rewarding, as you can see. Well, that’s another … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: 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. This is just the beginning. … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Ferocious adversary 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 … 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 A gentle look at life from the perspective of the orange cat and how he might silently converse with his human whilst waiting for discovery and eventual rescue. The Fantastic Orange Cat – I’m Home The Orange Cat Calling Hello, Mum, it’s Orange. Can you hear me?It’s … 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
