Cleonine  I have stalked the centuries a mistress of my skill; arched back, padded foot, an aristocrat of the jungle. Black fur, wide eye, a queen of the dark. Needle claw, spike tooth, a hunter of food. I have walked the temples a goddess of my magic; tall ear, high tail, a sphinx of the silence. Long whine, short growl, a singer of songs. Clear mind, sharp smell, a witch of the senses. I have explored the gardens a defender of my territory; wire whisker, air leaper, a watcher from the trees. Low crouch, quick pounce, a chaser of butterflies. Straight stretch, curved purr, a lover of the hearth. Dedicated to Miffy (19th November 1979 to 14th March 1992) Copyright © Vivien Steels (First published in WRITE-AWAY - Summer 2001 & in VANTASIA magazine (CTVCA) - 10th Anniversary Edition - Summer 2003) |
