CATUS PETASATUS (Latin for Cat)

CATUS PETASATUS (Latin for Cat)
A coat of soft velvet grey,
A tale tipped like an artist's brush.
Two oval almond shaped eyes of translucent opulent green.

Ears alert to every sound, movement and whisper,
A body as lithe and agile as an athlete
Leaping high and far into the abyss
To land with perfect poise and grace.

My four-legged companion
Of Ancient Egyptian blood descent
Standing proud like the Godlike Bas.
Gentle heart of gentle gold,
Every purr, every murmur
Affection no bound

Dusk dwells,
Midnight moon abound.
Cat-eyes glowing in the dark, luminous.
Warrior-like stance about to strike.
Claws like blades,
No escape, no where to hide.
You are the hunter feline
And I am your prey.

Copyright Subrata Saha (2009)