Kitty Kitty Mukbang
A Senryu Renga by For Love of Fiction & Ninjastroni
Kitty Kitty Mukbang:
A Senryu Renga
Written By
&
Illustrated by
Cover Illustration by
(Ninjastroni)
Gang of cats convene.
End of the stone path, they lie
Sleepy-eyed, plotting,
Early evening shade.
First, one yawns, then another.
Scheming swish of tails.
(For Love of Fiction)
Scheming swish of tails.
No fish during recession.
What is there to do
But wait for humans
To return home from market?
Snatch their fish and chips.
(Ninjastroni)
Snatch their fish and chips!
So, how do we achieve that?
Orange asked Black cat.
Use laser pointers!
They'll be distracted, and we'll
Snag a fresh fish dish.
(For Love of Fiction)
Snag a fresh fish dish,
But before that let me ask
What fish do you like?
Jumbo prawns or koi?
Maybe some cats just like fries.
Let’s think about it.
(Ninjastroni)
Let's think about it,
And that's just what the cats did:
Inside-the-box thoughts.
Simultaneous
Love for fish and for fries, too…
Schrodinger's entrees.
(For Love of Fiction)
Schrodinger’s entrees.
The menu was never real.
So, it’s a la carte.
What fish is for who.
Cats must decide on their own
Who gets to keep what.
(Ninjastroni)
Who gets to keep what...
Footsteps! People approaching!
Orange shines the light.
People sees. Grabs it.
Dot escapes. Human gives chase.
Up a tree both climb.
(For Love of Fiction)
Up a tree both climb.
The packet hangs on a branch.
People below stare.
Dot looks at Orange.
See, they took out all their phones
Let’s unpack in style.
(Ninjastroni)
Let's unpack in style.
Bike horn honks. Awakening,
Cats stretch away dreams.
Early evening shade.
"I have a plan," Orange mews
"Fish or chips? Your choice."
(For Love of Fiction)
Fish or chips? Your choice.
Think of the best evening snacks.
And then let’s just hope
What you like, I don’t.
That way the meal can be shared.
No cutting portions.
(Ninjastroni)
No cutting portions.
Thus, the feline pact was made.
Twitch of their two tails
Sealed the deal, purrfect.
Dining on portions uncut
Feast for all involved.
This post began as a note (found here) and developed into a collaboration with For Love of Fiction after she picked up the chain (found here) and added a piece of her artwork.
Ahhh this is sooooooo cool ❤️🐈❤️🐈❤️🐈❤️🐈
Absolutely brilliant! 'Simultaneous / Love for fish and for fries, too... / Schrodinger's entrees.'—what an incredible stanza. This collaborative chain is so witty, visual, and fun.