He is a purring fluff of soft fur <br />Contently taking events in stride <br />As they lackadaisically occur… <br />Preferring to sun bathe outside <br /> <br />Meandering to the shade beneath a tree <br />After soothing rays begin to intensify… <br />His relaxation is interrupted by a buzzing bee <br />Apprehensively the calico cat opens one eye <br /> <br />Relocating; trying to find a new spot to repose <br />Unexpectedly a splash of color flutters nearby <br />Floating and precariously landing upon a robust rose <br />Pausing…before lifting once again toward the sky <br /> <br />A stare is captivated as poised paws strike the air <br />A two-legged stance elevates enthused curiosity <br />Swiveling feline awareness has a slightly sprained glare <br />As the beautiful butterfly soars with an escaping velocity <br /> <br />5/24/08<br /><br />Theresa Ann Moore<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/relaxation-distraction/
