Don’t be coming here
to hunt your prey
since this is my turf,
listen to what I say.
If you come ’round again
there will soon come a day
when the hunted becomes you,
’cause I’ll make you pay.
That bird that you maul
and the chipmunk you chase
are my friends not yours
so get out of my face.
Go back to your own house
and leave me to mine
or you’ll soon learn about
why I sharpen my claws so fine.
Look at me, I’m cute.
Look at me, I’m smart.
Look at me, I’m gorgeous.
Look while I play the part.
Look at me, I’m funny.
Look at me, I’m fast.
Look at me, I’m lazy.
Look how long my nap can last.
Look at me, I’m a cat.
Look at me, I’m furry.
Look at me, but quickly,
’cause look, I’m in a hurry.
I wonder where she’s gone,
the one I call my girl.
I’ve not seen her in so long
but I’ve been focused on this squirrel.
She may have left the state
or she just ran away.
She always comes back late,
but I get a fish so it’s okay.
I have found a new place to live
and the rent is really cheap
I bargained down to three fish
after all, four seems kinda steep.
This place is perfect you see,
it’s got windows and screens
to watch all the squirrels
play in the grass that’s so green.
I can’t wait to move in
and for when the rent is due,
what were you confused?
You pay me. I’m not paying you.
I just want peace and quiet,
is that too much to ask?
My tired eyes are heavy
and a nap is my only task.
I want nothing to do with you
and I’ve made that plan to see
so stop constant chatter
so that my ears are free.
Don’t tell me someone’s here
and don’t coax me with a fish,
I need some alone time;
this is my only wish.
Pester me some more
and soon you will find out
just want my paws can do
as your head receives a clout.
Nighttime falls
and the world comes alive.
The hunt is on
and on this thrill, I thrive.
The grasses sway
and the crickets chirp.
As I lay in wait
for the sneaky perp.
Whiskers twitch
and eyes are wide.
And like a lion
I hunt with pride.
The hunt is on
and on this thrill, I thrive.
Nighttime falls
and the world comes alive.
Before we met,
I never knew
all that I missed
without you.
This day each year
I hold so dear
since the day we met
is the best day yet.
Now I know
with certainty
you hold my heart
eternally.
I tried to tell you all along
that I had your best interests in mind
since your failure to comply
could potentially leave you blind.
All you had to do was listen
and be my eternal slave,
so bring me a treat right now,
tuna flavored are my fave.
A cat’s purpose is simply “to be”
for purrfection cannot be defined
by the simple language known to man
by which Cat shall not be confined.
You called for help, didn’t you?
Well here I am!
What can I get into?
I’m at your service, Ma’am!
What’s that, a string?
You got that just for me!
Why are you yelling now?
I caught it, can’t you see!
Autumn Siders 