So, I attempted a flarf poem and it was really fun! I am not sure I could ever get to Mohammad’s level, but I tried. I found it interesting as I was combining/compiling phrases that I wanted to create meaning, but also not. I attempted to put things in a logical order, but also not. Almost as if I was challenging myself to make a real poem and make a nonsense poem at the same time. My search term was “black cats” because my black cat, Binx, was staring at me/terrorizing my workspace while I was working.

Black Cats

1. Bombay, Oriental, Sphynx, Ragamuffin
Black: dense coal black
symbol of evil omens
omen of misfortune and death
act as a spy
strange black cat
a lady who owns a black cat
a fairy known as the Cat Sìth
a courier for witches or demons
witches in disguise, or witches reborn
Please, don’t try this one at home! (Or while you’re driving.)
August 17 is “Black Cat Appreciation Day”
~spooky~

2. the cat goddess
to change into human shape
~blends in~ on your little black dress
~artsy~ black and white photos
costumes, home decor, and party themes
To dream of a black cat is lucky
They’re basically miniature black panthers
They don’t have time for anybody’s shit
On the other paw
They’re masters of illusion
really cute fluff balls with eyes
I wonder who makes up these things
It’s honestly too much