Differences

An ancient one-eyed cat, black as coal and an old grey-faced chocolate lab did meet in the dawn's first morning light. Dog with her companion on a stroll cat on watch, one yellow eye, a dab of colour against dark face, jaws tight. In times past, the dog would bark and pull against her leash; eager to give chase, cat would yawn and nonchalantly stare then when the time was right; rise, make-full its body, signally claim the space, come closer, dear doggy, if you dare. Now, both old, content to sit quite near chill out, relax, enjoy the weather. Their differences should not dictate that both, or either should live in fear. Two diverse colours sat together, love not shared, but neither is there hate. Black Cat Poetry Contest, placed 1st Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori Date wrote: 15th August 2021