Galaxy, my Kitten
By Padmini Krishnan
Galaxy, my kitten, glides
through the meadow,
walks with her shadow,
her creamy fur shining
even in the gloomy twilight.
Her teeth shred silky leaves
and thick papers with ease,
prompting my brother to
call her ‘cruel’
while his Dalmatian bares
his teeth as if to grin.
Galaxy opens her
green eyes wide,
refusing allegations
and accusations alike.
She is a petite terror
when our Dalmatian encroaches
her tiny territory.
Her fury and snap reminds me
of her ferocious cousins in
the jungles.
Galaxy is all empathy
when I am down,
curling her tail around my legs,
as silent as any
faithful dog.
Who says she is soft?
Who says she is short-tempered?
Who says she is territorial?
Who says she has a sixth sense?
My cat, Galaxy, is all these and more.
She is a stealthy encroacher,
a devoted companion,
a quiet friend,
and a lot more
than words can say.
- Total nr. of readings: 459 Copyright © The author [2020] All Rights Reserved. This story may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the author except for personal use.
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