MICHI

This is a true story. Won't say too much or I could ruin your experience but know this did happen lol

Wearing rubber boots

I open the door

what kind of horror 

will I face?

Never been to this place

but heard of the legend

of Michi

A black feline

sublime

Who protects 

her dwelling

with fangs and claws

Got to follow her laws

or swiftly be corrected

—-

She claimed this home

after living a life of abandonment

A feral

who was tired of the perils

freedom includes
---

Here to bring her food

She doesn’t care 

so I must beware

of her fangs and claws

I enter slowly

looking left and right

In the pit of my stomach

sits great fright

Can’t see her

—-

I carefully lean down

and fill her bowl

Ready to roll 

to my side in a ball

if need be

Protect my face

just incase

she comes to reprimand me
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I detect a black flash

from the corner of my eye

See her spy

from under the davenport

ready to fly 

and strike me

My heart stops

I calmly rise

push her bowl forward

Ease my way 

to the entry

hoping to leave 

without argument
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I was fortunate

she went straight 

her meal

A good deal 

for me

—-

So I beat feet

out the exit

High from the 

acceleration 

of my visit

Take off my rubber boots

get in my car

inhale a big breath
---

I did well for today

but know I am not thru

I will be back at her habitat

until her owners get back 

from their holiday

—-

Gotta say

Don’t know if I asked for enough pay

To take care of Michi 
the black cat

who likes to attack

her care givers.

By Lynn Hahn