Thursday, October 31, 2024

Brown Paper and a Spoon

The greatest toy that ever was
Brown paper and a spoon
On the floor lurking in
The messy living room

It takes no AA batteries

It has no on-off switch

It's endless fun and scratches

The ever playful itch


For minutes or an hour

Playing hide and seek
Wiggle butt and flying claws

What furry lightning streak



Hunts the kitchen ware

Like brave dragon slayers

Underneath and in between

The crinkled paper layers


Until the deadly pounce

At long last is made

Sent to meet it's maker

Long handle Rubbermaid



Victory now it's time to rest

The hunt is at an end
But woe to serving spoons
That pass this way again










Wednesday, June 5, 2024

To a Black Cat


Twinkle twinkle little black
Panther in my home
How you shine in morning’s light
Where the sunbeams roam


Twinkle twinkle coiled spring
My ankles catch your eye
Waiting for attack
As I'm walking by


Twinkle twinkle twelve o’clock
At the window sill
Your steely eyes watching
Quiet stealthy still


Twinkle twinkle afternoon
Sleeping in repose
Twitching eyes and whiskers
Galloping little toes


Twinkle twinkle late at night
The day is growing old
Blending into shadows
Two rings of glowing gold


Twinkle twinkle good luck charm
You ebony feline art
I’m glad you crossed my path
I love you cross my heart