The Guardian of the Kitchen

I sit held by bassalisk stare
From unblinking gold eyes too fair
Always hungry
The body's curled shape is like a dragon
Yet his lair has not jewels but tarragon
The cat watches me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 4:31 PM
I like the picture you created of this cat! I have some cat pieces in my kitchen!
Kendrick Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Cute..Very descriptive..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
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