Glass's
Ginsberg
ends

there---something enters the room
caresses my leg
friendly---nothing

eighteen months ago
three kittens arrived and frenzied
Houdini had vanished

the first was long-haired beautiful
naughty Miss Demeanour
pest and miniature scamp

teenage trip-you Not!
nervous gentle Jinj
adept night hunter

--- months ---

Not! was road bone-broken
for all their lives complete
i had to move them

old Madam's asleep in the kitchen
my ankle's brushed goodbye
loss

thanks cat
good luck
see ya