My Feline Acrobat by Michelle AngeliniMy Feline Acrobat
I’m busy doing
my morning routine
in the bathroom.
Sasha likes to sit in
the north-facing window there
in the cool dawn shade.
I’m between the floor
and the window sill. She
does not want me to pick her up.
From the marble tiles,
she bounds up to my right leg,
springing onto the window sill.
As she grooms herself,
only then does my feline roommate
allow me to pet her longer than momentarily.
May 6, 2011
05/06/2011 Author's Note: I never tire of writing poems about or taking photos of Sasha.
Posted on 05/07/2011 Copyright © 2025 Michelle Angelini
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 05/07/11 at 04:19 PM As an avowed cat person, with three of my own, how can I pass up reading this, and darn glad I did. Easy to visualize the scenario, Michelle, with the way you've masterfully painted it out with words. Great to have you back at Pathetic! |
Posted by Sam Richmond on 05/16/11 at 10:04 AM Dear Michelle;
You've really caught the independence of most cats. We're very lucky that they let us hang around with them. |
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