{"id":29302,"date":"2026-03-16T11:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/?p=29302"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:38:12","slug":"those-monsters-outside-a-poem-by-bill-kochman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/index.php\/those-monsters-outside-a-poem-by-bill-kochman\/","title":{"rendered":"THOSE MONSTERS OUTSIDE &#8212; a poem and song by BBB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/those-monsters-outside-optimized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/those-monsters-outside-optimized.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/those-monsters-outside-optimized-557x696.png 557w, https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/those-monsters-outside-optimized-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>#Poetry #Poem<\/p>\n<p>THOSE MONSTERS OUTSIDE<\/p>\n<p>by Bill Kochman<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Bill's Bible Basics Poetry and Songs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Poetry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Poetry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08-25-2024<\/p>\n<p>A cautionary tale for smart cats.<\/p>\n<p>The world is full of monsters,<br \/>\nJust outside your front door,<br \/>\nYes, all kinds of nasty things,<br \/>\nThey&#8217;ll scare you to the core.<\/p>\n<p>How they wait very patiently,<br \/>\nFor some kitty to slip outside,<br \/>\nThen the next thing you know,<br \/>\nThey&#8217;ve hopped on for a ride.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps a blood-hungry tick,<br \/>\nWho will dig into kitty&#8217;s neck,<br \/>\nBy the time that bug is done,<br \/>\nYour poor cat will be a wreck.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe as kitty is walking,<br \/>\nIt encounters a family of fleas,<br \/>\nOh, those sneaky, little devils,<br \/>\nHow they jump on with ease!<\/p>\n<p>Soon your kitty is scratching,<br \/>\nAnd fur is flying everywhere,<br \/>\nThey scurry and hide so fast,<br \/>\nHard to get them out of there.<\/p>\n<p>However even more insidious,<br \/>\nSome things are out of sight,<br \/>\nThey&#8217;ll remain totally hidden,<br \/>\nUntil unwise kitty takes a bite.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, it is not very long after,<br \/>\nKitty begins to gag and bloat,<br \/>\nRoundworms are the culprit,<br \/>\nNo time to waste please note.<\/p>\n<p>Quickly call up your local vet,<br \/>\nAnd get your kitty on a med,<br \/>\nBecause if you wait too long,<br \/>\nYour cat could end up dead.<\/p>\n<p>There are even more things,<br \/>\nYour dear kitty just won&#8217;t like,<br \/>\nNoisy cars and motorcycles,<br \/>\nOr some kid riding on a bike.<\/p>\n<p>Mean dogs &#038; lawn mowers,<br \/>\nWith sharp teeth, watch out!<br \/>\nDo you understand dear cat,<br \/>\nWhat I am talking all about?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, many nasty monsters,<br \/>\nLurking outside kitty&#8217;s home,<br \/>\nSo that is why it\u2019s important,<br \/>\nTo never let your kitty roam.<\/p>\n<p>So fur baby just be thankful,<br \/>\nYour home is safe &#038; warm,<br \/>\nTho monsters rage outside,<br \/>\nYou are far from their storm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#Poetry #Poem THOSE MONSTERS OUTSIDE by Bill Kochman https:\/\/www.billkochman.com\/Poetry 08-25-2024 A cautionary tale for smart cats. The world is full of monsters, Just outside your front door, Yes, all kinds of nasty things, They&#8217;ll scare you to the core. 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