Pat and Pete

	       The paper sack left on the floor
                has come to life. It’s haunted. Look!
		It’s growling and gyrating now—
		gone wild. It’s time somebody took

		control. Aha! I’ve got ya now,
		my little kitties in the sack.
		I’ll get your lunch now, Pat and Pete.
		Okay, I’ll let you ride my back.

		Ouch! Watch the claws. They really hurt.
		I’ll put thick blankets on my lap.
		Then you can be so comfy but
		won’t draw blood. Soon we’ll take our nap.

		You’re fighting for the bouncy ball.
		Sometimes you’re an aggressive pair;
		but, after all, you’re little ones.
		Sometimes my human kids won’t share!
		
		Don’t climb the curtains, Pat. Oh, Pete,
		you’ve overturned the water dish.
		I see what y’all are staring at.
		You can’t get to the kids’ goldfish!

		You’re so much like the kids when they
		were small—just into everything.
		When they get home from school, we five
		will have ourselves a happy fling.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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