When I look in the mirror
I see your face
and when I speak
I hear your voice.
The older I get
the more sure I am
that you’ve instilled
not only your morals
but your spirit as well
into my soul
and I shall carry
it with me, not
as a burden, but
to make me whole.
Mother Nature forgot
to throw the burial shroud
over the face of death
that covers Her earth.
That virginal white
gives hope so pure
until that too turns
dark with the usual dirt.
So while She forgot
to shelter our eyes,
perhaps it is best
we forget the disguise.
One paw in front of the other,
with my tail held high in the air.
I am the greatest act you’ve seen,
I attempt feats one would not dare.
As you sit on the edge of your seat
my act has freely won your stare.
With every success comes the applause
but you forget, I’m a cat, I don’t care.
First sight is a rather useless tool
in determining exactly who
an individual may be.
Looking below the surface serves
a greater purpose in allowing one
the ability to really see.
Stop waiting.
Start doing.
Stop destroying.
Start making.
Stop surviving.
Start thriving.
Stop complaining.
Start changing.
Stop hating.
Start loving.
A house has four walls
that can crumble to the ground
quicker than they are built
leaving nothing but a mound.
A home needs no structure
and is built on love alone
to withstand the tests of time
and is stronger than any stone.
Best wishes to Whatthe Cluck in her new home!
Life can be so hectic
when you’re always on the run.
Chase a mouse, sleep a little.
A cat’s work is never done.
Every now and then
a little reminder would be nice.
Stop and smell the catnip;
you sure don’t get nine lives twice.
I try to do my work
but there you are in my chair.
I surrender to your wills
and welcome your deposit of hair.
I try to clean the room
and here you are to help
but then the vacuum comes
and you are gone with a yelp.
I try to watch the film
and welcome you with open arms
only to find out you think
your butt holds more charm.
I try to go to sleep
and shut my eyes for the day
only to find out now
you’ve decided to play.
Going through the motions
is harder than it seems
but often times is easier
than actually living your dreams.
WHATEVER IS BEHIND MY MASK,
YOU HAVE DISCOVERED IT.
I TRIED TO CATCH IT AS IT FELL,
BUT IT WAS GONE BEFORE I COULD TELL.
I PRIDE MYSELF IN MYSTERY,
BUT WITH YOU I CANNOT BE PROUD
I AM HELPLESS WHEN I AM IN YOUR HANDS.
BUT, THERE IS NO PLACE I’D RATHER BE,
WHEN I’M WITH YOU
AND YOU’RE WITH ME.
Autumn Siders 