A shadow passes through the night
On ghostly wings without flight
A silent stalker checks his keep
Ere he finds his sleep
All is settled, all is calm
So purr-fect sleep doth end his psalm
‘Til morrow breaks a new day’s dawn
With a languid stretch and feline yawn
To start anew his lone patrol
The safest of keeps his only goal.
Beware of Dog! I think not
For a ferocious cat is what I’ve got.
Puffy strays and something happens to make him decide he will never run away again. Judged "Outstanding" at the 2013 Writers Digest SPB Awards. Named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services 2019 by the Mom’s Choice Awards®.