The Cat

Inspired by--well, isn't it obvious?

My current companion is my cat,
My mini-predator
Right now half dozing peacefully beside me.

She isn’t really mine,
For a cat belongs to no one.
My cat is the perfect hedonist
Unlike my dog who thinks it’s all about me.

Still, I marvel at her controlled power and grace,
The way she goes from sleeping
To ready to spring and pounce in an instant,
My tiger in a ten-pound package.
She captivates me by being sometimes aloof,
Sometimes affectionate when it suits her purpose.

What is behind those wily, intelligent,
Inscrutable green eyes?
I don’t think I truly want to know what she’d say.
I might find what she really thinks of me!

But we accept each other
And we have an understanding.
We are friends if I accept her friendship on her terms.
I feed and care for her
And in return she allows me to admire her.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like this and there is such truth...i am a cat person...have had a cat almost all my life.

and the most we can do is reach some understanding with them...because it never really is all about us, is it?

i like "she allows me to admire her"---yes.

[Blue]

Jennie... I was smiling while I was reading this. I love cats and dogs. Cats seem wise, don't you think? They might not be as lovable as dogs but they are fascinating creatures. I like the last line. It's an ending I didn't expect but I sighed over that. Lovely written!

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks! I guess that last line is probably the best because you're not the only one who commented on it.

[Chris]

A good and quite real last line.

[Jennie Baron]

Isn't that so true! Hope you liked it.