AI free (as in, I wrotes it)
Of Cats
(by R.P.Edwards)
For spiders and mice
Cats are nice
Though I'm sure these two say NAY!
For the feline's delight
Is to capture and bite
And the pests all go away...
My beautiful Bella (photo above) is an American Shorthair with tuxedo markings. She's a gentle soul and often joins me in the evening repose (at least till the urge to nocturnally zoom takes hold). Lately, however, she's been mostly absent during these quite hours. Why? She was on a hunt. AND, from the second photo we know why. Apparently, she had stalked this elusive critter for a while and finally got 'em. The early morning ruckus I heard in the dining room gave testament. I can only imagine the joyful toying that cats do until the rodent finally succumbed.
I have little sympathy for the mouse (oh, I had laid some traps), or any other pest the elegant exterminator goes after (she's good with spiders as well). So, if you're on the fence about getting one of these delightful creatures; varmint control is a plus. However, having had other cats before, I know with age the urge to hunt gives way more often to the warm lap. And that's fine. But for now; hunt on, sweet Bella.
The Poem continues,
...But with the coming of years
The varmints will cheer
As the huntress pursues the lap
Ignoring each pest
With her stalking of rest
Till she bags another nap.
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