Haiku by Cat: Cloak
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Today’s haiku is by Calvin.
The stair railing in our front hall ends in a smooth, sweet curve, which I have learned is called a volute. Specifically, it’s a left hand volute, residing upon a volute newel post. (A new word. Perfect for Scrabble. It’s a good day.)
Our volute is a handy little thing, perfect for hanging something temporarily. Like a coat I’m going to put back on in a moment, or the purse I’m going to grab on my way out the door.
Calvin, who is an aficionado of secret sanctuaries, grottos, and hidey holes within our home, was thrilled to discover this new cloak cave. Just the right size for a discerning mancat, it also featured the added benefit of a great location: right at the bottom of the stairs. A purr-fect place from which to hatch pouncing plans and ankle-grabbing antics.
At least until I grabbed my purse and coat and headed out the door.
Sorry Calvin!
Do your pets have favorite hiding places?
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Calvin, that is a super special (albeit temporary) hiding place!
He seemed so proud he discovered it!
I’m with you, I lure in the wardrobe between the clothes too :o)
Happy Easter to you all :o)
That’s a great spot, too. Though there’s always a danger of getting locked in, which has happened to Calvin several times.
Well, it was a good hiding spot, Calvin.
It was good while it lasted. 😉
Cats! Always good at finding the perfect attack location, for us unsuspecting dogs, so unfair! Love Dolly
Actually, my cats are more fond of pouncing each other than the humans or dogs. Except for Athena who likes to swat at Tucker. But she does that in plain sight.
It was a good hiding place, that’s for sure.
He was sad when it disappeared.