deborahjross | A cat poem

Shopping List
by Alene Smith

cat food, toilet paper, cat food,
toilet paper, cat food --
constant, eternal, quest this is
a must, much needed,
cat food, milk, dental floss,
toothpaste, mineral water, recognition,
red bell peppers, real fruit juices, real love,
assorted grains, flea powder, flea mist,
another flea comb, more cat food,
day in, day out, week after week,
food, liquid, food, liquid, necessities
for sustaining life shared with felines
who knowing not, caring not,
my wish, hope, desire for
undiluted, very real, no-sticky-sweet,
no-sugar-coated kisses with chocolate lies,
always on my shopping list,
dependable, determined, willful,
honest love
with no preservatives, please!
And no reservations.

(c)1990 Alene Smith