The Cat
Lithe
Supple
Control
Her movement flows
like quiet water
Liquid
Agile
Carving her universe
like water eroding soil.
Independent
Aloof
She makes her own rules
like a hurricane wind
like a soft zephyr.
Respect her beauty
for she hids
secret weapons
teeth like swords
claws like razors
and kill
with terrible ferocity
like the sea
one moment calm
the next devouring.
To her friends
she gives warmth
affection
To her enemies
she will stalk
with complete patience
with her secret weapons wielded
Kill
Slowly
with no mercy.
Look into her bright eyes
and know
she is in command.
Watch her tail
for this is how
she tells her story.
© 1992 Evette Eleese


