Circle of cats around the flame,
Watching intently mesmerized,
Helping light the darkness deep,
In this room tonight with me.

Like in my life my puddy friends,
Joys and comforts do we share,
Grief and sorry made much easier,
With their purring attentive ways.

Out for a romp today in the sun,
The younger two did frolic,
Enjoying the running freedom,
That they were born to enjoy.

Such wise lessons from felines,
We could learn if we would,
Enjoy the moment, seize the day,
Chase a butterfly, poetry in motion.

Learn we could too,
From their relaxed demeanor,
Ne'er a care in the world,
Never see a cat with insomnia.

I think Karma would be kind,
If in my next reincarnation,
I came back as a lap cat,
With such elegance and ease.

Laura R
1-29-03