In the afternoon

I awake from my nap

to see my owner holding

a familiar creature

over their shoulder.

“Meow, meow,” I try to get

my owner's attention.

She doesn't notice and continues

to pat this other animal.

I get out of my bed stretching

and yawning.

I run to my food as I

wait to see what

my owner has prepared

for me today.

All I see is another food bowl.

I stand there confused.

I see something

around the corner of the room.

I see something

lurking outside the door.

It's a kitten!

Suddenly, my owner comes in

and prepares my favorite meal.

Chicken food pouch. Delicious!