Winter in full fledge
The cats fur matted with snow
Even he seems cold

This cold winter dawn
A cat runs across the road —
The fox follows suit

Beneath the flickering city lights
stray cats roam through the streets
searching for a sign of a glimpse of righteousness
the streets were cold and the alleys were long
but within their fragile hearts they meow a tune
a song of hope of dreams unknown
of finding somewhere to become their everlasting home
they curl by doormats to rest their heads
with hearts that lack warmth
their glowing eyes search for a place to stay
or at least a sign that dawn will create a pathway
little scraps of food wouldn’t satisfy their stomachs
but they try to hold onto their appetites
through tangling roads
they seek a place where peace will be at their side
so onward they go on their tiresome quest
may they find mercy that will grant their rest
where darkness surrounds them without a trace
a new life awaits them out of their sight

Looking toward the rim of his saucer,  
The cat decided to be,  
a fearless mighty mouser,  
and set his dreamies free.

And so the walls began to ripple,  
With a milky veil to drown his woes,  
As he bound over the armchair,
To escape his imaginary foes.

Then a wild low growl decreed,
While the humans stirred in dismay,
His claws spoke of an ancient prophecy
As catnip led his mind astray.

The wide-eyed and wild, blur of fur,
Ricocheted off the walls with ease.
He is a feline ninja on a mission,
Defying every law of gravity.

His battle cry shook the room to its core,
As he zoomed without a care,
Through the fog of his catnip high,
Sending dreamies flying everywhere.

©️Lizzie Bevis