Mina V. Kirby
DASHED HOPES
The cat
tail and whiskers twitching
sleek black fur
aquiver with anticipation
embraces the fish bowl
his whole world
for that moment
the transparent orb
and its darting koi
He lifts his paw
eagerly advancing it
slowly
into the bowl
barely touching
the water
intent on
its whirling surface
pondering
his next move
Suddenly
a noise distracts him
Recognizing
the approaching footsteps
he jumps down quickly
sits back
and casually licks
his furry wet paw
hoping to convince her
that he was never
anywhere
near
the fish
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