You came into my life

And what did you bring?

You beautiful soft-furred tiny thing

Seemingly afraid of everything

Yet sparky too

One green eye and one of blue

Both wide as saucers staring at me

Taking in all that you can see

Sitting sphinx-like as still as can be

Giving all and sundry a fixed scrutiny.

Then, a momentary flash of black and white

And you're off in a second at the speed of light

Knocking multitudinous things all over the floor

Disappearing fast, then coming back for more

Spinning like a dervish so skittishly

Then over on your back purring continuously

Little white paws gently clasping me

Eyes slowly closing so sensuously

Face rubs and kisses bestowed upon me

Pink yawns and mews, while stretching blissfully.

Then, scattering away in fright

At the sight

Of another human being

What are you seeing?

An awesome giant coming at you

Escape is always what you do.

And I wonder? The people in your past

Did they do something to you?

Why so scared of strangers?

Why run from someone new?

So what did you bring?

You beautiful, soft-furred,

Gentle, but mischievous thing

You've brought me so much

With your sweet feline touch

And eased my loneliness.

Now life on my own

Is not quite so bad.

Love brought you to me

But although you're mine

Your spirit is free.

Poetry by Various Contributors

korculablue

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