Cat

Breathing. Like a soft stroke over brushed carpet,
She purrs contentedly. Then
Stretch, slowly, gracefully,
Pushing each claw firmly out to view,
Soft licks of her nose and she -
Blinks, slow and momentarily.

My cat - all knowing, thinks.
Walking, padding, silently
Across the rug.
She stops, sniffs and paws on an invisible spider,
Making it’s way towards the door.

The sun develops a ray of sparkling light,
Through an open window.
It steals from my cat her brilliance,
Each whisker poised and proud.
She soaks the sun and closes her eyes -
Masterful and happy,
My cat….