The Kingdom

The black squirrels and black cat watching care and caution They arrived unexpected suddenly The golden and white dog, silver laced lays near the door The porch is open the sun slides in the skies And i stand in the kitchen with the eyes of a pharaoh Over the realm, watching protective This uncertain kingdom Gathered by water and nuts and canned foods Maintaining in order to continued existence Watching each other watching me And purring. squeaks and low guttural sounds Ah this kingdom pharaoh or priest, servant or guard