Socks soaked, again
Nose crinkles with fury
one more fucking thing.

How many times?
Too many, too close.
Not spite, loss of control.

Worse than we thought.
Sticky paws, wet fur, plaintive meows
gone unnoticed for how long?

The vet’s not far,
And she’s been sick before.
Still, she might not come home.

Very old for a cat.
Almost old enough to vote.
And she’s been sick before.

She’s had a good life.
Five cat sisters, older and younger.
A safe house, a happy home.

She used to be so fat
like a low-flying zeppelin.
Yeah, a very good life.

A generation-old cat
with the love of three little girls,
She’s had a happy life.

Six months, a year?
Still, no cold exam table, no needle.
She gets to come home.

Socks soaked, again.
Ah, that’s alright, little kitty.
It’s just a tiny thing.