My kitten is becoming a cat
Nothing I can do about that!
So self-possessed, so grown –
It’s like she’s coming into her own
I wish I was more like that
Had it all together, like my cat
Really knowing what I’m about
With no room in mind for doubt
My cat instinctively knows her role
Doesn’t need to be shown, or told
How to live, how to act
Whether or not she’s still on track
Tired, she just goes to sleep
No regrets or guilt to keep
Her half the night awake
Pondering some past mistake
If she wants, she simply asks
And, receiving, she revels, basks
Does not question, analyse
Would never judge or criticize
She holds no grudge, forgives all hurts
Gets angry in rare, soon-forgotten spurts
She eats only according to her need
Leaving back, so others can feed
Cautiously, bravely exploring her world
Head held high, tail proudly unfurled
Bumps by the dozens, falls by the scores
Always landing on all fours
Simply being what she is
Not caring who gets hers or his…
Imagine living life like that –
Trusting, carefree…like my cat.
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