Beloved Pets

Two cats in the house, one white and one black My lovely pets, I call one Kite and the other Jack Wherever I go my close company they always keep On my bed by my side every night they like to sleep. Jack would climb and roll over my sagged shoulder Kite would lie on paining thighs, for I’m getting older As my wife sits on the sofa knitting a scarlet sweater Fur and wool strands make them a colorful character. In separate bowls I give daily food to Jack and Kite We’re in need of peace, don’t like to see them fight All the sounds of the room cut off, I sit in the dark Listen happily the rhythm of the cats’ silent walk. I won’t let anyone touch or caress my charming cats Nor like them to be called my animal pets chasing rats For Jack and Kite are like our beloved children already I don’t care a bit if people call me a cat man crazy. ______________ March 17, 2023 Contest : Beloved Pets Sponsored by : BJ Legros Kelley