Happy Halloween to all the Bats and Belles Free (with nods to Walt Kelly)

 

Fuschia Moon Cat by Chatnoirstudios.etsy.com

 There was some discussion on etsy about the use of the phrase "With Bated breath".  Do you use the correct word bated, or the common word baited, did any of this have anything to do with the original conversation, does any of this give you more sales and really who cares?
That and this lovely soft sculpture creation by ChatNoirStudios inspired the following bit of nonsense.

I baited my breath
to attract the bats
to move into the belfry

along with the cats.

My breath has abated
my brain has been batted
The belfry is scented 
with an aroma that's catted.

GOOOOO MARMOTS!

With love,

Kristi Smart