cat

Blink.

Pistachio eyes focus on paned glass.

Wind sways tree branches— prey.

Pepper striped paws stretch limbs

as back arches to tail’s end.

Yawn.

Ivory teeth line a cavernous mouth.

Sandpaper tongue emerges

to lick slim whiskers

and a heart-shaped nose.

Purr.

A paw swipes pyramid ears

as legs curl under the stomach.

Eyes close and form crescent moons,

the prey has passed for now.