Wet nose pressed against my face
Paws scratching at the blankets
Wake up human!
I’m hungry!
Give me love!
Play with me!
Oh yeah, Scritches!
I look at the clock and sigh.
Only 2 hours before my alarm would go off.
Except now I have a new furry one!
I turn of the manual alarm
then get up and go feed the cats.
The Weather is cooling
The droplets steadily come down
I listen as it soothes me
Today is a day for warm blankets
A cup of hot steeped tea
Balls of yarn to knit with
and the cats curled up beside me
Nothing strikes me
as this is it!
I shall write about the… cats?
Or perhaps the energetic child?
Chase the catnip!
The stomach is churning.
Not a good sign!
Still want to write!
Where is my epic poem!
Perhaps my muse will find me later?!
The smell of a cat lady.
It assaults the noses
of those who don’t understand.
The acceptance of the fur covered clothes.
The tired yet happy, serene expression.
The ability to spot a cute animal anywhere.
It is merely one more thing
the more extreme cat lover embraces,
Me, I need more Febreeze!
This society demands I pay.
My finances are tight.
Can I not trade services
in some other form
for the same amount
in the desired dollars?
Oh to go back to bartering!
Excuse me can I give you
three chickens
for your cow?
Don’t want to think.
Sleep calls.
Tired.
Decisions are hard.
Discipline is harder.
Movement is useful.
It will be a long day!
Things to say
Just growls and glares
Communication is vital
So listen to the words
Watch the faces
and smile in understanding
if not in empathy
One likes the outdoors
One likes to stay inside
One likes to play with toys
One likes to play with others
One likes his food
One likes to eat
Brothers they may be
but they both like love and scritches
Lunches made
Backpacks ready
Shoes are on
Teeth are brushed
Breakfast eaten
Time to play
Then the bus comes
Yes!
Freedom!
For me.
He’s asleep on the couch
Gently snoring he stirs
He came over last night
to cheer me up.
My best friend
whom I love dearly!
