Survive
© 2014 Iony Smith
chatter, chatter clatter, screech
warning from black birds to the cat in the morning dawn
wincing from the shrill and persistent shrieks
the Maine Coon continues his deliberate slog
quietness high on his list from this clamorous discord
chatter, chatter clatter, screech
feathered scouts atop the mayten tree heads swivel from lookouts
beyond
on call and on duty, swooping down defending both turf and air
the feline slumbers along ears twitching with each squawk
noise piercing the low lying fog, moves him along, slowly, slowly
chatter, chatter clatter, screech
in scores they scold and harass as he strides on all fours forward
hovering lower they dart and dodge skimming the predator’s fur
scowling back in barely audible tones stunted quivering meows
patience gone, big cat jumps on a stump, curls up and closes his
eyes
this time chatter, clatter and screech
keeps them safe and alive
this time for now, this time - they survive
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