Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The aristocracy


Soft soft soft puffball creamsicle with eyes like eyes like the pale blue of my china-patterned comfortor. An offended expression, more or less constantly. Dainty and proper, except when meowing plaintively, repetitively, for mysterious reasons. Always in the right. Master of her domain. At ease with making demands for her proper due.

He with his bass drum purr, aggressively seeking cuddles and just as abruptly departing for shores unknown. Thick in body and mind. Startled into flight by sudden noise, like a sneeze or a vacuum cleaner starting. Prone to careening into walls when moving fast, despite his lordly demeanor at more manageable speeds.

They run the household in the small matters important to them. Betrayed and bewildered by the occasional presence of Dog.  Willing to forgive all once obedience is rendered.

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