Cat Talk

Purr, an example

close up photo of tortoiseshell cat s face

Like yes but don’t get too close. Yet. Yes, but don’t touch me. Until now. Yes, you but I don’t entirely trust anyone. Yes, but I need and need. Yes, but time. But here. But possibly unsafe. I go again. I will go. This window, though. The long slant of light. I fold myself into it. To be without holding my breath for what’s next. This breath, I let it go.

Author: Stacey C. Johnson

I keep watch and listen, mostly in dark places.

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