Cat
I prefer
warm fur,
a perfect fire
to lie beside,
a cozy lap
where I can nap,
an empty chair
when she's not there.
I want heat
on my feet
on my nose
on my hide.
No cat I remember
dislikes December
inside.
Copyright Credit: Marilyn Singer, "Cat" from Turtle in July. Copyright © 1989 by Marilyn Singer. Reprinted by permission of Marilyn Singer.