Animal Talk

This morning I was provided with information about why animals sleep by two of my favourite animals:  Eva, my grand-dog and her favourite playmate Purdy, the Cat. Here are their lessons which may or may not be valuable for my readers. By the way, I have been instructed that there are to be no pictures of, especially Purdy, in sleep. Eva really doesn’t care, but just to respect their friendship………

Eva:  When a dog sleeps

it is solid and sudden

because there is

nothing better to do -

no human to accept 

my undying affection.

Purdy:  When a cat sleeps

it is a decision - not just

a decision but my decision.

There is no ‘because’. 

My well reasoned decision

relates to my comfort.

My choice of where to sleep

is in a darkened room

on a human’s large bed, 

centred at the bottom edge of
two, rather flat, pillows

which gives me 

sufficient room to curl up

for my well deserved nap.

“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.”

~ A.A.Milne