Ebony Feline Waits

Intense black cat
Penetrating ebony eyes
sharpening his claws

in his comfort place
fading into the dusk
pumpkins for cover

spider scuttles past
afraid of feline giant
not realizing she is safe

feline is silent
still as granite
waiting for something furry with a tail
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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 3:14 PM
Hello Caren, that cat is waiting for a mouse. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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October 2, 2020 at 10:11 AM
Hello Caren, Oh I guess you would. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 10:25 PM
Thank you Darlene. Boy do I know it!
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