Get away from that dumpster. <br />How many times do I have to tell you? <br />I don't care about you pretending not to know me. <br />Turn your head the other way if you want to. <br />I know who you are. <br />It's not like you're wearing sunglasses! <br /> <br />'EXCUSE ME? ' <br /> <br />Oh. Good morning. <br />I didn't see you sitting on your porch. <br />I was talking to my cat. <br />His name is Willis. <br />He knows I don't want him near or around this dumpster. <br /> <br />'I see. <br />I saw you the other day. <br />Talking to your...'cat'. <br />In fact, you were telling him, <br />How you thought you lost your bus pass. <br />You were carrying bags of groceries.' <br /> <br />I was talking to myself then. <br />But I had it in my pocket all the time. <br /> <br />'Is that right? Very interesting. <br />Well... <br />If I should see a cat wearing sunglasses, <br />I'll keep my eye on him. <br />Should I contact you? <br />Or call 911 to report my observations? ' <br /> <br />Seriously. <br />I do have a cat. <br />I was being sarcastic when I said 'sunglasses'. <br /> <br />'Yep. <br />Named Willis, right? <br />I understand. <br />Trust me. <br />I see a lot from my porch. <br />It will be okay. <br />Keep your faith strong. <br />God's gonna make everything alright for you.' <br /> <br />Whatever! <br />Have a good day. <br />I know what you're implying.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/willis/
