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cat haikus

20 years ago

The food in my bowl

> Is old, and more to the point

> Contains no tuna.

>

> Tiny can, dumped in

> Plastic bowl. Presentation,

> One star; service, none.

>

> Am I in your way?

> You seem to have this backwards.

> This pillow's taken.

>

> Your mouth is moving,

> Up and down, emitting noise.

> I've lost interest.

>

> The dog wags his tail,

> Seeking approval. See mine?

> Different message.

>

> So you call this thing

> Your "cat carrier." I call

> These my "blades of death."

>

> Toy mice, dancing yarn,

> Meowing sounds. I'm convinced

> You're an idiot.

>

> The rule for today.

> Touch my tail, I shred your hand.

> New rule tomorrow.

>

> Want to trim my claws?

> Don't even think about it!

> My yelps will wake the dead

>

> I want to be close

> To you. Can I fit my head

> inside your armpit?

>

> Wanna go outside.

> Oh, no! Help! I got outside!

> Let me back inside!

>

> Litter box not there

> You must have moved it again

> I'll crap in the sink

>

> The Big Ones snore now

> Every room is dark and cold

> time for "Cup Hockey"

>

> So you want to play.

> Will I claw at dancing string?

> Your ankle's closer.

>

> There's no dignity

> In being sick - which is why

> I don't tell you where.

>

> Seeking solitude

> I am locked in the closet.

> For once I need you.

>

> Most problems can be

> Ignored. The more difficult

> Ones can be slept through.

>

> My affection is

> Conditional. Don't stand up,

> It's your lap I love.

>

> I don't mind being

> Teased, any more than you mind

> A skin graft or two.

>

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