That Other Cat

by Henri

Why did you bring that other cat into the house? Aren't I enough for you? Isn't my coat soft enough? Aren't my eyes bright enough? Does not my meow please you? Every morning I rub against your ankles as you prepare my breakfast and every day, I meow my thanks as you clean the litter box.

In my bed, I snuggle against you, murmuring sweet purrs into your ear. I let you share my sleeping place and even rest when the sun goes from the sky and night appears. That is really when I would choose to play but I don't. I know you need to rest then....even if it does inconvenience me.