Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Cat Haiku. Series one: While you sleep

Your eyes are now closed
Surely you desire my ass
inches from your lips


Night, I watch you sleep
place both paws upon your throat
press, with all my force

Your breathing sounds strained
I will knead upon your chest
perhaps till it stops


From the dark, I watch
you wake in the night to pee
I am your witness


Warm feet on cold tile
your skin; the tip of my tail
your screams hurt my ears

Late night, I am bored
race, claws out, across your face
you wake, seem, confused

You sleep, I pet you
touch your eye, reach in your ear
Strange, why so restless?

Are you awake yet?
Let me stare into your eyes
why did you fling me?

There is no doubt in my mind. Cats are the most sinister of night stalkers yet we invite them into our homes. I have four cat stalkers and willingly allow these nightly antics. Never doubt the intelligence of a cat.

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