I am the lone lion of my home not lonely
but self-contained
everything here is for me alone
scratching post furniture food
supplied by one I keep away
until I want the warmth of his lap,
leaping up I settle fur and stay
purr to sleep as if he were a bed
allow the idea that I am a pet
but I own him let no one forget
why I am held so dear by all
I am my own self without doubt
Cat without apology or excuse
the universe is here just for my use.
Featured image by Vinicius de Moraes
Second image from Egyptian Cats @
