Haiku

Haiku by Dog: Simple

Haiku by Dog: Simple

my needs are simple
the warmth of the sun and a
bed of fallen leaves

Haiku by Cat: Zen

Haiku by Cat: Zen

calm austerity
simplicity in cardboard
the zen of a box

Haiku by Dog: Contribution

Haiku by Dog: Contribution

my contribution:
before you start raking leaves
I shall pee on them

Haiku by Cat: Brave

Haiku by Cat: Brave

demon vacuum sleeps
while brave cat poses, assured
that it is unplugged

Haiku by Cat: Anticipation

Haiku by Cat: Anticipation

empty countertop
builds anticipation of
dinner yet prepared

Haiku by Dog: Anticipating

Haiku by Dog: Anticipating

returning the ball
anticipating the thrill
when it’s thrown again

Haiku by Cat: Flexibility

Haiku by Cat: Flexibility

when listing innate
features of cats, don’t forget
flexibility

Haiku by Dog: Could

Haiku by Dog: Could

patrolling borders
swift feet , tuned ears, nose engaged
there could be a deer

Haiku by Cat: Provide

Haiku by Cat: Provide

sun shines through windows
with one purpose; provide warmth
for resident cats

Haiku by Dog: Ants

Haiku by Dog: Ants

a dog’s thoughts on ants
as they run past in a line:
don’t come near my paws