Tag: haiku

Haiku by Cat: Repose

Haiku by Cat: Repose

comfort painted in
languid curves, cats have mastered
the art of repose

Haiku by Dog: Fence

Haiku by Dog: Fence

thwarted by fence now,
but one day I’ll get you, deer —
dog dreams of escape

Haiku by Cat: Guard

Haiku by Cat: Guard

beware the best who
guards the ascent; only those
deemed worthy may pass

Haiku by Dog: Invitation

Haiku by Dog: Invitation

game of chase begins
with formal invitation
a bow: want to play?

Haiku by Cat: Clock

Haiku by Cat: Clock

shorter days disrupt
cat’s faultless internal clock
dinner’s late again

Haiku by Dog: Leaves

Haiku by Dog: Leaves

it’s all fun and games
’til he realizes the ball
is lost in the leaves

Haiku by Cat: Counterintuitive

Haiku by Cat: Counterintuitive

though strongly denied
footprints confirm cat’s visit
to kitchen counter

Haiku by Dog: Mostly

Haiku by Dog: Mostly

toy, prey, pillow, friend
the bear is many things, but
mostly it is mine

Haiku by Dog: First

Haiku by Dog: First

when ownership is
in doubt, it’s best to pee first,
ask questions later

Haiku by Cat: Accessories

Haiku by Cat: Accessories

packing? don’t forget
essential accessories
including cat fur