cats and flowers rise
as soon as the sun is bright
to welcome rare rain
please, rain, end this drought
this plague of world crises
waiting at the door
Morning to Night
pets
Sunrise Pup
these pink winter lines
like angel’s wings each morning
welcoming the day
Just Give Us a Break
no snow day for us
just the struggle through this path
that is this school year
Pomapuddle
my overwhelmed dog
forcing his love upon me
when i try to leave
Reach for It
an exhausting day
with my spirit-week “jersey”
and this fake smile
hidden by these masks
that have broken our world
like a rootless orchid
but this cat. this cat.
a soft purrfection presence
worth a real grin.
For Me?
our symbolic cat
sitting by his empty plate
waiting for his love
Is This for Me?
searching for pieces:
a tedious endeavor
solved best by box bed
Puppy Thoughts
Mama, a salad?
is that what i wanted?
you know me better
instead i’ll cuddle
as sweet as the day is long
keeping your night warm
How Should I Live?
like La Reina
finding comfort in each space
no matter size; sun
Puffed Pockets of Hope
kitty loves jackets
Patagonia-repaired
perfectly pink warmth
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