Opposable thumbs
A capricious gift wasted
On clueless humans.
Birds behind a screen
Taunt me with their carefree song.
“Hush” aches in my claws.
In home’s sweet darkness
I race with wild abandon
Alarming sleepers.
They say they own me.
Enslavement is elusive.
Who is the keeper?
I dislike this food
So I return it to you
A gift for bare feet.
Scratch behind my ears.
I share my love sparingly.
Stop at my command.
Sleeping pillowed head,
Path for my little cat feet
To the other side.
Still as a statue
I curl next to your ankles
Waiting for your step.
Your cooking tempts me.
Chicken on the countertop.
My claws climb your leg.
Nestled in your curves
I spoon with you warily
Until you crush me.
I allow the dog
To drool without cessation
Lying in your bed.
Lest you forget me
I leave my most precious hairs
Upon your best clothes.
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October 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm
slpmartin
Love the voice you given the cat.
October 4, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Alice
We should set up a play date for our cats. Clever poems!
October 4, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks, Alice! Except my cat hates any other animal. She’s nice like that.