by Douglas Lanzo
Copyright 2026

First published in Literary Yard (July 9, 2026 Issue)

Watching our rescue cat
fly down the stairs,
oblivious to age —
defying 60 years…
leaping up bar stools
sampling flowers in vase —
then fleeing tall counters
as we all give chase,
it strikes me the meaning
from fur-tastic feats
may be more than the fun
in defending our seats.

Perhaps he is showing
that we should not fear
getting lost in the moment —
despite wear and tear,
cherishing every day
for all of our lives —
with a spring to each step…
refreshed and revived!

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