kitten

i will sharpen my claws on these other boys
and let them scratch my back sometimes

but i just want to rub a little against your leg
and preen for you

i slink through the days
padding quietly
all soft paws and tales

i'll meow coyly when i want milk
and nestle warm and content at night
purring in that warm place near your skin

i want all nine lives to be with you