When they know

She stares at me.

Rubbing against the object of her desire.

Either the brush

or my keyboard

trying to get my attention.

When she accidentally

picks up the laser pointer

in her claws

she will turn to me

and stare as if asking

“Make the red dot come out and play!”

She knows.

My cat definitely knows

who and what is needed

in order to play her favorite game.