The Hunt Is On

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.

© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2017

Swelter

The noise and the heat
are enough to ruin my day,
under this fur I swelter
and you expect me to play!

Perhaps another family
has heard of central air
and understands the pain
of mixing heat with long hair.

I can’t move an inch,
in this desert that’s so dry.
Oh, you have a fish?
Well, I guess I could try.

© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2017